BachelorNation has its first group of suitors over 60!On Wednesday, ABC announced the batch of 22 women who will be vying for the heart of the firstGolden BachelorGerry Turnerwhen the series premieres next month.Turner, 72, finds himself looking for love again after the death of his wife and high school sweetheart, Toni.“For a while it was like, I was having a hard time figuring out if she would be okay [with this],” Turner said onGood Morning Americalast month.“But we always told each other when one of us goes, we want the other to be happy. She’s up there rooting [for me]. She’s saying, ‘Yeah, Gerry. Do this.’”Turner’s daughters with Toni, Angie and Jenny, signed him up for the show. The widower knows he won’t find another love like the one he had with Toni, but he doesn’t expect to find that.“I don’t think that’s what I’m looking for,” he toldJesse PalmerduringThe Bacheloretteseason 20’sMen Tell Allspecial. “What I look for at the age of 70 is different than what I look for when I was in high school and college.”ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthIn a preview for the upcoming season, Turner did, however, joke about who he hoped to meet on the show. “Best case scenario is that I find out thatHelen Mirrenis on the market and she’s really happy to be on the Golden Bachelor,” Turner said.While the 78-year-old British actress hasn’t signed on for the ABC dating show, 22 other women have. Meet the hopefuls below — and see if you recognizea familiar face from a previousBachelorseason.Love PEOPLE and big savings?Subscribe to the magazine for 75% offand stay up to date on the latest juicy celebrity news and compelling human interest stories.
BachelorNation has its first group of suitors over 60!
On Wednesday, ABC announced the batch of 22 women who will be vying for the heart of the firstGolden BachelorGerry Turnerwhen the series premieres next month.
Turner, 72, finds himself looking for love again after the death of his wife and high school sweetheart, Toni.
“For a while it was like, I was having a hard time figuring out if she would be okay [with this],” Turner said onGood Morning Americalast month.“But we always told each other when one of us goes, we want the other to be happy. She’s up there rooting [for me]. She’s saying, ‘Yeah, Gerry. Do this.’”
Turner’s daughters with Toni, Angie and Jenny, signed him up for the show. The widower knows he won’t find another love like the one he had with Toni, but he doesn’t expect to find that.
“I don’t think that’s what I’m looking for,” he toldJesse PalmerduringThe Bacheloretteseason 20’sMen Tell Allspecial. “What I look for at the age of 70 is different than what I look for when I was in high school and college.”
ABC/Ricky Middlesworth
In a preview for the upcoming season, Turner did, however, joke about who he hoped to meet on the show. “Best case scenario is that I find out thatHelen Mirrenis on the market and she’s really happy to be on the Golden Bachelor,” Turner said.
While the 78-year-old British actress hasn’t signed on for the ABC dating show, 22 other women have. Meet the hopefuls below — and see if you recognizea familiar face from a previousBachelorseason.
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01of 22Anna, 61ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Nutritionist from Summit, New JerseyFun Facts:—Anna spends her Sundays at the local farmer’s market—When Anna dives with sharks, she goes cageless.—Anna loves anything dark chocolate — especially lava cakes!
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Anna, 61
Retired Nutritionist from Summit, New Jersey
Fun Facts:—Anna spends her Sundays at the local farmer’s market—When Anna dives with sharks, she goes cageless.—Anna loves anything dark chocolate — especially lava cakes!
02of 22April, 65ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthTherapist from Port St. Lucie, FloridaFun Facts:—April has a discreetly hidden tattoo of her nickname “Presh.”—April dreams of writing a bestselling book.—Finding pennies out and about brings April so much joy.
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April, 65
Therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida
Fun Facts:—April has a discreetly hidden tattoo of her nickname “Presh.”—April dreams of writing a bestselling book.—Finding pennies out and about brings April so much joy.
03of 22Christina, 73ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Purchasing Manager from Sierra Madre, CaliforniaFun Facts:—Christina’s first concert ever was The Beatles in 1964.—Christina loves a good dude ranch.—Christina prefers to drive stick shift.
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Christina, 73
Retired Purchasing Manager from Sierra Madre, California
Fun Facts:—Christina’s first concert ever was The Beatles in 1964.—Christina loves a good dude ranch.—Christina prefers to drive stick shift.
04of 22Edith, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Realtor from Downey, CaliforniaFun Facts:—Edith is building an ADU in her backyard, and she is the project manager.—Edith doesn’t do cold. Ever.—Edith makes beautiful hand-painted birthday cards.
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Edith, 60
Retired Realtor from Downey, CaliforniaFun Facts:—Edith is building an ADU in her backyard, and she is the project manager.—Edith doesn’t do cold. Ever.—Edith makes beautiful hand-painted birthday cards.
05of 22Ellen, 71ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Teacher from Delray Beach, FloridaFun Facts:—Ellen dreams of going to Africa on safari.—Ellen loves dancing despite her two left feet.—Ellen idolizesMichelle Obama.
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Ellen, 71
Retired Teacher from Delray Beach, Florida
Fun Facts:—Ellen dreams of going to Africa on safari.—Ellen loves dancing despite her two left feet.—Ellen idolizesMichelle Obama.
06of 22Faith, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthHigh School Teacher from Benton City, WashingtonFun Facts:—Faith loves riding her horse, Liberty, through the mountains.—Faith would love to be in a band.—Faith hates technology that doesn’t consistently work.
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Faith, 60
High School Teacher from Benton City, Washington
Fun Facts:—Faith loves riding her horse, Liberty, through the mountains.—Faith would love to be in a band.—Faith hates technology that doesn’t consistently work.
07of 22Jeanie, 65ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Project Manager from Estill Springs, TennesseeFun Facts:—Jeanie is a certified scuba diver.—Jeanie’s favorite color is neon.—Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of Jeanie’s bucket list.
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Jeanie, 65
Retired Project Manager from Estill Springs, Tennessee
Fun Facts:—Jeanie is a certified scuba diver.—Jeanie’s favorite color is neon.—Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of Jeanie’s bucket list.
08of 22Joan, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthPrivate School Administrator from Rockland, MarylandFun Facts:—Joan loves dancing after a couple glasses of wine.—Joan enjoys historical museums.—Joan’s favorite food is a big, juicy burger!
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Joan, 60
Private School Administrator from Rockland, Maryland
Fun Facts:—Joan loves dancing after a couple glasses of wine.—Joan enjoys historical museums.—Joan’s favorite food is a big, juicy burger!
09of 22Kathy, 70ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Educational Consultant from AustinFun Facts:—Kathy has been to three continents and hopes to go to all seven.—Kathy has two adorable geriatric cats.—Kathy is OBSESSED with Christmas.
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Kathy, 70
Retired Educational Consultant from Austin
Fun Facts:—Kathy has been to three continents and hopes to go to all seven.—Kathy has two adorable geriatric cats.—Kathy is OBSESSED with Christmas.
10of 22Leslie, 64ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthFitness Instructor from MinneapolisFun Facts:—Leslie absolutely hates mice.—Leslie is a former aerobics champion.—Lady GagaandPost Maloneare at the top of Leslie’s Best Concerts Ever list.
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Leslie, 64
Fitness Instructor from Minneapolis
Fun Facts:—Leslie absolutely hates mice.—Leslie is a former aerobics champion.—Lady GagaandPost Maloneare at the top of Leslie’s Best Concerts Ever list.
11of 22Maria, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthHealth and Wellness Director from Teaneck, New JerseyFun Facts:—Maria has never gone paintballing but really wants to try!—Maria’s favorite indulgence is a glass of 100-year-old Grand Marnier.—Maria loves Valentine’s Day.
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Maria, 60
Health and Wellness Director from Teaneck, New Jersey
Fun Facts:—Maria has never gone paintballing but really wants to try!—Maria’s favorite indulgence is a glass of 100-year-old Grand Marnier.—Maria loves Valentine’s Day.
12of 22Marina, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthEducator from Los AngelesFun Facts:—Marina has not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees.—Marina doesn’t stand in lines.—Marina enjoys reading biographies and medical nonfiction.
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Marina, 60
Educator from Los Angeles
Fun Facts:—Marina has not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees.—Marina doesn’t stand in lines.—Marina enjoys reading biographies and medical nonfiction.
13of 22Nancy, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Interior Designer from Alexandria, VirginiaFun Facts:—Nancy loves a good rom-com.—Nancy is a dancing machine, but only at weddings.—Nancy is aBruce Springsteenfan.
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Nancy, 60
Retired Interior Designer from Alexandria, Virginia
Fun Facts:—Nancy loves a good rom-com.—Nancy is a dancing machine, but only at weddings.—Nancy is aBruce Springsteenfan.
14of 22Natascha, 60ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthPro-Aging Coach and Midlife Speaker from New York CityFun Facts:—Natascha enjoys relaxing in Central Park.—Natascha wants bell bottoms to make a comeback.—Natascha’s favorite thing to do on a date is laugh.
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Natascha, 60
Pro-Aging Coach and Midlife Speaker from New York City
Fun Facts:—Natascha enjoys relaxing in Central Park.—Natascha wants bell bottoms to make a comeback.—Natascha’s favorite thing to do on a date is laugh.
15of 22Pamela, 75ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Salon Owner from Aurora, IllinoisFun Facts:—Pamela loves a backyard BBQ.—Pamela can’t get enoughJudge Judyin her life.—Pamela loves to cuddle.
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Pamela, 75
Retired Salon Owner from Aurora, Illinois
Fun Facts:—Pamela loves a backyard BBQ.—Pamela can’t get enoughJudge Judyin her life.—Pamela loves to cuddle.
16of 22Patty, 70ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthRetired Real Estate Professional from Durham, North CarolinaFun Facts:—Patty is an avid sailor.—Patty loves her body glitter and encourages you to do the same.—Patty can’t start her day without a cup of coffee.—Patty is the mother of former BachelorMatt James.
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Patty, 70
Retired Real Estate Professional from Durham, North Carolina
Fun Facts:—Patty is an avid sailor.—Patty loves her body glitter and encourages you to do the same.—Patty can’t start her day without a cup of coffee.—Patty is the mother of former BachelorMatt James.
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Peggy, 69
Dental Hygienist from East Haven, Connecticut
18of 22Renee, 67ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthFormer Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from ChicagoFun Facts:—Renee really wants to meetHarry Styles.—Renee loves taking her grandkids to the zoo.—Renee doesn’t enjoy fishy tasting fish.
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Renee, 67
Former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from Chicago
Fun Facts:—Renee really wants to meetHarry Styles.—Renee loves taking her grandkids to the zoo.—Renee doesn’t enjoy fishy tasting fish.
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Sandra, 75
Retired Executive Assistant from Doraville, Georgia
20of 22Susan, 66ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthWedding Officiant from Aston, PennsylvaniaFun Facts:—Susan has a pair of pink go-go boots that she LOVES.—Susan dreams of having lunch withKris Jenner.—Susan loves eating leftovers from the night before.
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Susan, 66
Wedding Officiant from Aston, Pennsylvania
Fun Facts:—Susan has a pair of pink go-go boots that she LOVES.—Susan dreams of having lunch withKris Jenner.—Susan loves eating leftovers from the night before.
21of 22Sylvia, 64ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthPublic Affairs Consultant from Los AngelesFun Facts:—Sylvia loves any excuse to put on a costume.—Sylvia enjoys lifting small weights.—Sylvia makes a famous pistachio cake.
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Sylvia, 64
Public Affairs Consultant from Los Angeles
Fun Facts:—Sylvia loves any excuse to put on a costume.—Sylvia enjoys lifting small weights.—Sylvia makes a famous pistachio cake.
22of 22Theresa, 69ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthFinancial Services Professional from Shrewsbury, New JerseyFun Facts:—Theresa loves to sing … alone in her car.—Theresa taught herself all about the stock market.—Theresa loves ‘70s rock, both soft and hard.
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Theresa, 69
Financial Services Professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Fun Facts:—Theresa loves to sing … alone in her car.—Theresa taught herself all about the stock market.—Theresa loves ‘70s rock, both soft and hard.
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