Seniors looking for love’ – Would you watch this new spin-off of ‘The Bachelor’?
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Who says you can’t find love over 60?
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we're all about embracing the perks of ageing and celebrating the wonderful lives and experiences our members have to offer – and it seems like we’re not alone.
This year, a brand-new reality dating show specifically for seniors called ‘The Golden Bachelor’ is launching overseas.
Gone are the days of watching younger contestants try to fight each other in the hopes of finding true love on TV. The Golden Bachelor is a fresh spin-off from the world of The Bachelor, showcasing a ‘whole new kind of love story’ and focusing on helping seniors find love and companionship in their golden years.
The American ABC Network revealed a quick synopsis of what viewers can expect from this spin-off series during a press release.
‘On this all-new unscripted series, one hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life,’ the network explained.
‘The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?’
While the identity of the ‘Golden Man’ remains a secret, executive Rob Mills shared an endearing story from the casting process back in 2020.
He told reporters: ‘Some of the casting interviews we got, they were just so touching. It’s such a different way of doing it because these people are just at a totally different place in their lives.’
‘There is an interesting thing about people who have hit the other end of the spectrum, who’ve lived their lives, they’ve raised their kids, some have been widowed or divorced, and maybe some have never been in love,’ he added.
According to reports, the idea to cast a senior ‘Bachelor’ has been in the works for ‘years’, with the network releasing a casting call specifically for seniors looking for love in early 2020. However, these plans came to a halt as the pandemic hit.
ABC resumed putting out casting notices earlier this year.
Before COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry in 2020, ABC teased the show with a casting call, airing a promo stating, ‘Now casting seniors looking for love’.
To be eligible for The Golden Bachelor, the American applicants must be at least 65 years old. Interestingly, the show's format will bring a few changes compared to its younger counterpart; for instance, hometown dates will involve meeting the contestants' children instead of their parents.
Expressing enthusiasm for the show, Mills shared: ‘It's everything you love about The Bachelor, but everybody loves senior citizens because they have different love stories to talk about. It was really fascinating.’
And it seems the excitement is contagious! Mills revealed a 'rabid' interest from seniors applying for the show.
‘I have to say, we had never seen a response like we’d seen here.’
Additionally, the wealth of life experience from the contestants made their applications ‘so impressive’ that the producers were convinced their new spin-off show would find its audience.
No official release date has been revealed as of writing.
What do you think of the show’s concept? Would you like to see this type of show in Australia as well? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we're all about embracing the perks of ageing and celebrating the wonderful lives and experiences our members have to offer – and it seems like we’re not alone.
This year, a brand-new reality dating show specifically for seniors called ‘The Golden Bachelor’ is launching overseas.
Gone are the days of watching younger contestants try to fight each other in the hopes of finding true love on TV. The Golden Bachelor is a fresh spin-off from the world of The Bachelor, showcasing a ‘whole new kind of love story’ and focusing on helping seniors find love and companionship in their golden years.
The American ABC Network revealed a quick synopsis of what viewers can expect from this spin-off series during a press release.
This new show will focus on seniors who want to find love. Credit: T Leish/Pexels
‘On this all-new unscripted series, one hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life,’ the network explained.
‘The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?’
While the identity of the ‘Golden Man’ remains a secret, executive Rob Mills shared an endearing story from the casting process back in 2020.
He told reporters: ‘Some of the casting interviews we got, they were just so touching. It’s such a different way of doing it because these people are just at a totally different place in their lives.’
All of the contestants in this spin-off will be over the age of 65. Credit: Git Stephen Gitau/Pexels
‘There is an interesting thing about people who have hit the other end of the spectrum, who’ve lived their lives, they’ve raised their kids, some have been widowed or divorced, and maybe some have never been in love,’ he added.
According to reports, the idea to cast a senior ‘Bachelor’ has been in the works for ‘years’, with the network releasing a casting call specifically for seniors looking for love in early 2020. However, these plans came to a halt as the pandemic hit.
ABC resumed putting out casting notices earlier this year.
Before COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry in 2020, ABC teased the show with a casting call, airing a promo stating, ‘Now casting seniors looking for love’.
To be eligible for The Golden Bachelor, the American applicants must be at least 65 years old. Interestingly, the show's format will bring a few changes compared to its younger counterpart; for instance, hometown dates will involve meeting the contestants' children instead of their parents.
Expressing enthusiasm for the show, Mills shared: ‘It's everything you love about The Bachelor, but everybody loves senior citizens because they have different love stories to talk about. It was really fascinating.’
And it seems the excitement is contagious! Mills revealed a 'rabid' interest from seniors applying for the show.
‘I have to say, we had never seen a response like we’d seen here.’
Additionally, the wealth of life experience from the contestants made their applications ‘so impressive’ that the producers were convinced their new spin-off show would find its audience.
No official release date has been revealed as of writing.
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