The Golden Bachelor

I KNEW this show would get creamed in ratings in here because, having just turned 70 AND having the audacity to be a Boomer, well, it's a double social no-no whammy! Even though, without us, the people bashing us Boomers wouldn't BE HERE to bash us! I loved the first episode. I loved seeing the beautiful older women and the handsome 71 year old guy at the center. We watch these shows (Bachelor Nation) because we enjoy a running discussion of mockery. But this was different because FINALLY, a network looked at us, not as old and useless, but beautiful and deserving of love, too!!!! I guarantee my review will get blasted here. I'm used to it because, well, it seems to me the only exception on the WOKE menu is the elderly! Why? I honestly don't know unless the youngsters are afraid to look at their own futures because they all will get here if they are lucky!!

So, I LOVED The Golden Bachelor and have new respect for ABC for having the guts to approach their formula with an older audience! I thought the women were absolutely beautiful and honestly? If I closed my eyes, they acted JUST LIKE their younger counterparts. I took away a star for having guts, but only for an hour. Definitely needed two hours even if just for the first show!

Highly recommend this version to ALL ages. You might learn we aren't, in our hearts and personalities, that much different from the youngsters they usually showcase! Three cheers for ABC. Now, WATCH IT!!! Or it will be a one season wonder!!

I was hoping for a mature approach to this show. Instead, it's mature-aged people (in my age range) acting like they are 20-year-olds. How embarrassing! I've seen a few of the shows in the past with younger people who acted giddy, backstabbing and unrealistically stupid. I chalked that up to pressure to perform in front of cameras on a "reality show".

But as we age, learning life's stupid lessons kicks in and we have less patience for the ridiculous and more wisdom in our choices. Or so I thought... I haven't seen one honest conversation so far (we're pretty much past the games by now) and women supporting women (we invented the term "sisterhood"). And we don't automatically kiss a stranger, despite what someone else says (read: director). With age comes wisdom, not ignorance.

Dear God, the world has become a place of histrionic narcissists all vying for their one moment of self importance. What self respecting, strong woman would throw down her feminist sword and submit to this horrific display of media torture. Quite frankly, they all come off as needy and desperate with an over abundance of crocodile tears. And they all parade around their aging bodies, and sob stories for what, to gain a man who is so desperate he can't live alone. And this guy is just a wimp, cries at the drop of a cue card like an actor in a B Hallmark movie. The guy just creeps me out. I feel sorry for his children who were probably paid by the network to look supportive.

Coming from a 28 year old, I LOVE the golden bachelor! It's so refreshing watching women who (mostly) aren't going on tv to get their instagram followers up. All the ladies seemed like they already know who they are and aren't still trying to "find themselves".

It's definitely not as dramatic as The Bachelor, but I think that's part of the spark about it. Most women seemed very genuine and there to meet someone. I thought Gerry was sweet and kind. Just seemed like a warm and wholesome guy (which is lacking in the younger generations).

I'd DEFINITELY watch the Golden Bachelorette!! Bring it on!

The best of the Bachelorette bachelor series. This is reality, the closest to real characters. Gerry is handsome and has aged like a fine wine. Extremely compassionate. He connects with each woman. The women are of different races, are different sizes, and vastly different personalities. I love respect they have for each other..not at all like the caddy crap that goes on in the junior versions. There is more enjoyment and anticipation in this series...and the women that are let go are let down softly. This show will catch on and the next will probably be The Golden Bachelorette! But...I've only watched the first three episodes. The show could turn on a dime, however, I am glued already. Now could we get The Golden Bachelors/Bachelorettes in Paradise. That show needs some help!