PHOTOS: Meet the 'Golden Bachelor' and the 22 women fighting for his heart
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PATTY, CHRISTINA, THERESA, PEGGY, ELLEN, SUSAN, FAITH, LESLIE, SANDRA, KATHY, NANCY, MARIA, EDITH, PAMELA, MARINA, SYLVIA, NATASHA, JOAN, APRIL, ANNA, RENEE, JEANIE THE GOLDEN BACHELOR – ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Patty, Christina, Theresa, Peggy, Ellen, Susan, Faith, Leslie, Sandra, Kathy, Nancy, Maria, Edith, Pamela, Marina, Sylvia, Natasha, Joan, April, Anna, Renee, and Jeanie. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth) (ABC)
"Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner A retired restaurateur and doting father and grandfather, Gerry Turner, 71, lives in his dream house on a beautiful lake in Indiana. He’s often busy hosting barbecues, playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams, four-wheeling and spending time with friends and family at restaurants and local haunts.
Always a romantic, Turner married his high school sweetheart, Toni, in 1974. Together, they lived a full and happy life with their two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and later two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton. Sadly, after 43 years together, Toni suddenly fell ill and passed away in 2017.
Six years after Toni’s passing and with the support of his family, Turner is ready to put himself out there and find a love that will stand the test of time in his golden years.
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ANNA Summit, New Jersey
Retired Nutritionist, 61
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!
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APRIL Port St. Lucie, Florida
Therapist, 65
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.
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CHRISTINA Sierra Madre, California
Retired Purchasing Manager, 73
Fun 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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EDITH Downey, California
Retired Realtor, 60
Fun 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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ELLEN Delray Beach, Florida
Retired Teacher, 71
Fun Facts:
● Ellen dreams of going to Africa on safari.
● Ellen loves dancing despite her two left feet.
● Ellen idolizes Michelle Obama.
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FAITH Benton City, Washington
High School Teacher, 61
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.
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JEANIE Estill Springs, Tennessee
Retired Project Manager, 65
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.
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JOAN Rockland, Maryland
Private School Administrator, 60
Fun 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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KATHY Austin, Texas
Retired Educational Consultant, 70
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.
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LESLIE Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fitness Instructor, 64
Fun Facts:
● Leslie absolutely hates mice.
● Leslie is a former aerobics champion.
● Lady Gaga and Post Malone are at the top of Leslie’s Best Concerts Ever list.
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MARIA Teaneck, New Jersey
Health and Wellness Director, 60
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.
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MARINA Los Angeles, California
Educator, 60
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.
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NANCY Alexandria, Virginia
Retired Interior Designer, 60
Fun Facts:
● Nancy loves a good rom-com.
● Nancy is a dancing machine, but only at weddings.
● Nancy is a Bruce Springsteen stan.
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NATASCHA New York City, New York
Pro-Aging Coach and Midlife Speaker, 60
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.
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PAMELA Aurora, Illinois
Retired Salon Owner, 75
Fun Facts:
● Pamela loves a backyard BBQ.
● Pamela can’t get enough Judge Judy in her life.
● Pamela loves to cuddle.
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PATTY Durham, North Carolina
Retired Real Estate Professional, 70
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.
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PEGGY East Haven, Connecticut
Dental Hygienist, 69
Fun Facts:
● Peggy has a very cute bichon frisé named Libby.
● Peggy would love to be Jennifer Lopez for a day.
● Peggy is a go-karting enthusiast.
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RENEE Chicago, Illinois
Former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader, 67
Fun Facts:
● Renee really wants to meet Harry Styles.
● Renee loves taking her grandkids to the zoo.
● Renee doesn’t enjoy fishy tasting fish.
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SANDRA Doraville, Georgia
Retired Executive Assistant, 75
Fun Facts:
● Sandra says anything by Luther Vandross puts her in “the mood.”
● Sandra is very proud of her high credit score
● Sandra has 32 favorite NFL teams, AKA she loves all of them.
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SUSAN Aston, Pennsylvania
Wedding Officiant, 66
Fun Facts:
● Susan has a pair of pink go-go boots that she LOVES.
● Susan dreams of having lunch with Kris Jenner.
● Susan loves eating leftovers from the night before.
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SYLVIA Los Angeles, California
Public Affairs Consultant, 64
Fun 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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THERESA Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Financial Services Professional, 70
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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