Are you ready for a new chapter in the Bachelor franchise? Well, get excited because ABC’s popular dating franchise is entering its sunset years with the upcoming spinoff, The Golden Bachelor. Premiering on September 28, the show will follow 72-year-old widower Gerry Turner as he embarks on a quest for love.
Hosted by Bachelor alum Jesse Palmer, The Golden Bachelor will follow the same format as its predecessors, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. However, this time around, the contestants are “accomplished golden ladies” between the ages of 60 and 75 who are looking to rediscover love.
One contestant to keep an eye out for is Patty James, the mother of Matt James from The Bachelor season 25. Patty James, a retired restaurateur, was previously married to her school sweetheart for 43 years before her sudden passing in 2017. Turner, during his primetime TV debut on The Bachelorette’s season 20 reunion show, shared that his expectations for love have changed in his older years, stating, “What I look for at the age of 70 is different from what I looked for in high school and college. I believe I’ll find my person – the new person that will make me whole again.”
To celebrate the premiere of The Golden Bachelor, ABC is staging golden takeovers in Los Angeles and New York. From September 22 to October 1, seniors in L.A. can enjoy Golden Hour discounts from 5 to 7 p.m. at iconic spots like Mel’s Drive-In on Sunset, Randy’s Donuts, and Pink’s Hot Dogs. Additionally, golden food trucks will be parked in both L.A. and NYC, offering limited-edition treats, giveaways, and photo ops.
But what if you can’t make it to the Golden Hour discounts or the food trucks? No worries! You can still enjoy The Golden Bachelor from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how to stream the show online:
The Golden Bachelor premieres on September 28 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on ABC. If you can’t catch it live, episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu. Hulu offers two subscription options: $7.99 per month for the ad-supported option or $14.99 per month for the ad-free tier. New subscribers can take advantage of Hulu’s one-month trial to watch The Golden Bachelor for free.
If you’re looking to save some money on streaming, you can consider subscribing to select Disney Bundles, which include Hulu. The Disney Bundle Duo Basic, which includes Hulu and Disney+ with ads, is available for $9.99 per month. Additionally, until October 12, you can get the Disney Bundle Trio (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+) for $12.99 for the Basic ad-supported plan or $19.99 for the Premium package with no ads on Hulu and Disney+. This bundle also includes ESPN+ with ads.
For cord cutters who want to watch their local ABC channel live, Hulu offers a Live TV ad-free plan that includes Disney+ and ESPN+ for $49.99 per month for the first three months (prices will increase after October 12).
If Hulu isn’t your preferred streaming service, you can also watch The Golden Bachelor on live TV streaming services that carry ABC. Some options include DirecTV Stream ($64.99 and up monthly), FuboTV ($75 and up monthly), and Sling’s Blue package ($45 monthly, half off your first month).
So, there you have it! No matter your streaming preference, you can join in on the love-filled journey of The Golden Bachelor. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!
