The Golden Bachelor
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Matt Roush says...
Gerry Turner is one emotional guy. Wearing his heart on his sleeve throughout this inaugural season of the more mature Bachelor spinoff, the 72-year-old Indiana widower has anguished every time he’s sent a woman away without a rose. “The only time I’ve felt worse in my whole life was when my wife passed away, and this is a close second,” Gerry says in a trailer for the two-hour finale, where he’ll presumably choose between the last two ladies who joined him in Costa Rica. Will it be Theresa, 69, the upbeat financial services pro from New Jersey? Or Leslie, 64, the saucy fitness instructor from Minneapolis? While there must be a better way to find a soulmate late in life, Golden Bachelor has provided a welcome respite from the fame-seeking hot bodies of Bachelor Nation. (And what are the chances whoever doesn’t get the final rose will become the Golden Bachelorette? And for Leslie in particular, there’s always Dancing with the Stars looking for golden-age talent.)
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The Golden Bachelor
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Former Bachelor Nick Viall Questions the ‘Entire Narrative’ of ‘The Golden Bachelor’
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Leslie Fhima Talks Being Blindsided by Gerry Turner, What She Wouldn’t Do as ‘Golden Bachelorette’
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Star Gerry Turner Responds to Secret Girlfriend Allegations
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‘The Golden Bachelor’: Leslie’s 69 Joke & More Wild Moments From Season 1
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Best Lines of the Week (November 24-30): ‘I Can Think Whatever the F**k I Want’
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‘The Golden Bachelor:’ Gerry Turner & His Final Rose Recipient Open Up About the Show
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Spoiler Alert
‘The Golden Bachelor’: Wedding Plans & More Surprises From After the Final Rose
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Spoiler Alert
‘Golden Bachelor’ Finale: Who Did Gerry Pick & Are They Still Together?
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‘The Golden Bachelor’: Gerry Turner Makes His Choice – Did He Make the Right Decision? (RECAP)
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner’s Ex Girlfriend Speaks Out in Shocking Exposé
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Fans Defend Gerry Turner Saying ‘I Love You’ to More Than One Woman
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Is a Big Phony
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Best Lines of the Week (November 10-16): ‘When Diana Talks, the World Listens’
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Makes Life-Changing Decision After Fantasy Suite Dates
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Gives Update on Relationship With Woman He Chose
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Fans Have ‘Proof’ Who Gerry Chooses Out of Leslie & Theresa
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Best Lines of the Week (November 3-9): ‘Of Course the World Needs More Kris Jenners’
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‘The Golden Bachelor’: Gerry Turner Teases What Happens in Show’s Finale
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The Women Tell All on ‘Golden Bachelor,’ Frasier’s Blind Date(s), ‘Colin’ From Australia, Max’s Rapper Comedy
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Reveals What Went on in Fantasy Suites
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Finally Addresses His Giant Lion’s Head Tattoo
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Best Lines of the Week (October 27-November 2): ‘He Put His Big Boy Pants On’
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Fans React After More Gerry Drama & Shocking Twist
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Best Lines of the Week (October 20-26): ‘You’re Not That Special, Girlfriend’
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Shock Elimination, Gerry’s Final 3 & Who Will Be ‘Golden Bachelorette’
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Best Lines of the Week (October 13-19): ‘It’s a Love Story Baby Just Say Yeah!’
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Reveals 3 Favorite Women After Drama-Packed Episode
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‘Golden Bachelor,’ ‘Big Brother,’ & More Delayed Thursday Due to Biden Address
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Best Lines of the Week (October 6-12): ‘It’s My Body, I’ll Vomit If I Need To’
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Crushed After ‘Dream Woman’ Joan Quits, Plus Contestants Feuding – What You Didn’t See on TV
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner’s Surprising Jobs & Who He Dated Before Show
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry’s Crying Is Turn Off for ‘The View’ Co-Host Sunny Hostin (VIDEO)
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Fan Favorite Marina Has Quit Show – What You Didn’t See on TV
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Exclusive
‘The Golden Bachelor’: Gerry Turner Shares What Love Means to Him (VIDEO)
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Best Lines of the Week (September 22-28): ‘The Besties Are Back’
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Preview
‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Talks First Night Kisses & Coming in With Experience (VIDEO)
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Premieres With a Shocking Elimination – Fans React
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‘The Golden Bachelor’: Meet All 22 Women Vying for Gerry Turner’s Heart (PHOTOS)
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ABC Fall 2023 Schedule: ‘Shark Tank’ Gets Premiere Date — What About ‘Dancing With the Stars’?
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ & ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Season 9 Premiere Dates Revealed
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See ‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Get Emotional About His Late Wife (VIDEO)
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‘The Golden Bachelor’: Gerry Turner, 71, Named Star of New ABC Dating Show
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