Fans Beg For Fresh Start For ‘Golden Bachelorette’

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Bachelor Nation fans cannot stop talking about the idea of a Golden Bachelorette spinoff. Tradition suggests the lead would be one of Gerry Turner’s contestants, but what if it wasn’t? Some want a fresh start with someone new. Keep reading for one fan’s case for why ABC should consider someone outside the franchise.

What’s The Latest On Golden Bachelor Spinoff?

A senior version of the popular ABC dating show premiered to rave reviews in September. It didn’t take Bachelor Nation fans long to start clamoring for Golden Bachelorette and Golden Bachelor In Paradise spinoffs.

The idea gained traction among Bachelor Nation alums. Even Joe Amabile and BIP bartender Wells Adams weighed in.

ABC has yet to share any concrete information about either spinoff. Instead, they are focusing on the upcoming Golden Wedding and Season 28 of The Bachelor.

But the network’s silence doesn’t stop fans from wishing and speculating about who might be the first Golden Bachelorette.

Fan Beg For Fresh Start For Golden Bachelorette

The tradition in Bachelor Nation is for the next Bachelor or Bachelorette lead to be the previous season’s runner-up or fan-favorite contestant. The network has broken this tradition from time to time, but Season 28 lead Joey Graziadei was runner-up on Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette.

However, just like Gerry Turner broke the mold for age, some fans are hoping ABC will look beyond his contestants for the Golden Bachelorette lead.

One Bachelor Nation fan took to Reddit to discuss ten possible reasons for a fresh start. The fan believes someone new would be more exciting than a prior contestant. Why? Because fans already have preconceived notions about the women from Gerry’s season. They also have their favorites.

Many fans are rooting for Leslie Fhima or Faith Martin. However, the Reddit thread discusses the idea of getting a celebrity as a lead to draw a wider audience.

The list of reasons includes speculation that some of the women may not be ready to move on from Gerry Turner. “If the Golden Bachelor women were as in love with Gerry as they said they were, then it’s highly possible that they’re not over him yet. Women such as Faith and Leslie had deep connections with him, and even exchanged “I love yous” with him,” they wrote.

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Other Bachelor Nation Fans Weigh In

Bachelor Nation fans had a mixed reaction to the suggestion of going outside the franchise. Some agreed with the idea, but others were firmly against it.

  • It would be cool if they had a new lead but that’s doubtful.
  • I agree with everything except thinking that the GB should be a celebrity.
  • I agree with everything but number one.
  • I agree with some of your points and it’s an intriguing perspective but the counterbalance for me is that I’d like to see a less naive lead who understands the experience enough to be careful with their words and actions.
  • i completely disagree, i want to see one of the women we already know
  • that has been the history of the show though, to pick from past contestants. I think that makes it more exciting because then you already know the person a bit
  • Nah I want somebody I’m already invested in sorry. That’s also what gets ratings

What do you think of the idea? Should ABC consider a fresh start for The Golden Bachelorette? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The Golden Wedding airs on Thursday, January 4.

A new season of The Bachelor premieres on Monday, January 22.

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