The Golden Bachelorette: A Second Chance at Love in the Golden Years on ABC and Hulu

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No word yet on which lucky lady will have her pick from a slew of golden bachelors for The Golden Bachelorette
The Golden Bachelorette is a spinoff of The Golden Bachelor
The show will highlight one radiant woman's second chance at love in her golden years
The Golden Bachelorette: A Second Chance at Love in the Golden Years on ABC and Hulu

PASADENA, Calif. - ABC has announced the debut of 'The Golden Bachelorette' this fall on its network and available to stream next day on Hulu. The spinoff comes on the heels of an incredibly successful first season of 'The Golden Bachelor', which culminated in Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist tying the knot in a televised wedding ceremony.

According to ABC, the debut season of 'The Golden Bachelor' reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No.1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating). The show was also ABC's No.1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.

The Golden Bachelorette will highlight one radiant woman's second chance at love in her golden years, according to ABC. However, no word yet on which lucky lady will have her pick from a slew of golden bachelors for The Golden Bachelorette.



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  • Unique Points
    • The Golden Bachelorette is a spinoff series of The Golden Bachelor
    • ABC announced the debut of The Golden Bachelorette this fall on its network and available to stream next day on Hulu
    • No word yet on which lucky lady will have her pick from a slew of golden bachelors for The Golden Bachelorette
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the debut season of The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers and was the network's No.1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu which implies a high level of success for the show when in fact this information is not accurate as per Nielsen ratings.
    • The article states that The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers and was the network's No.1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu which implies a high level of success for the show when in fact this information is not accurate as per Nielsen ratings.
    • The article quotes several women who were eliminated from The Golden Bachelor stating that they would be interested in being part of The Golden Bachelorette, implying that these women are excited about the possibility of finding love on a reality TV show. However, it's important to note that many people may not have positive experiences with dating or relationships and therefore may not see the value in participating in such shows.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the show was a success and reached a large audience without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing how Gerry's exes are excited about being on the show.
    • The debut season of The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers and was the network’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is promoting a new spinoff series of The Golden Bachelor called The Golden Bachelorette. It highlights the success of the first season and mentions several women who were on Gerry's season as potential candidates for the show. This creates an expectation that these women will be featured in the upcoming series, which could lead to bias towards them.
    • ABC announced that The Golden Bachelorette will debut this fall on its network and available to stream next day on Hulu.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The author has a conflict of interest on the topics 'ABC', 'Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist' and 'Theresa Nist'.
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        • Unique Points
          • The leading candidates for The Golden Bachelorette are Joan Vassos, Leslie Fhima and Faith Martin
          • Joan was less lucky than her fellow contestants as she left the series in the third episode when her daughter faced medical complications after childbirth.
          • Leslie Fhima is a Minneapolis personal fitness trainer who finished second on The Golden Bachelor and said Gerry broke her heart by choosing Theresa
          • Faith Martin is a high school teacher from Benton City, Washington who was the third-place finisher in The Golden Bachelor and has survival skills.
          • The age of the likely candidates for The Golden Bachelorette are more than a decade younger than Turner, which means that the pool of men being cast may be slightly younger than 60 years old
          • ABC is intrigued by exploring fresh backstories with less well-known finalists.
        • Accuracy
          • Gerry Turner is searching for love after losing his wife of 43 years
          • Leslie Fhima finished second on The Golden Bachelor and said Gerry broke her heart by choosing Theresa
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that ABC has dived back into the senior dating pool after last fall's The Golden Bachelor which led to Gerry Turner's Golden Wedding to Theresa Nist in a live special on Jan 4th. However, this information is not accurate as there was no such wedding and it seems like the author made up that detail. Secondly, the article states that Joan Vassos and Leslie Fhima are leading candidates for The Golden Bachelorette but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Lastly, the article mentions Faith Martin's passion for dating series and survival skills which could be seen as a positive trait in a candidate but it is also possible that she was chosen because of her previous experience on the show.
          • The article mentions Faith Martin's passion for dating series and survival skills which could be seen as a positive trait in a candidate but it is also possible that she was chosen because of her previous experience on the show.
          • The author claims that ABC has dived back into the senior dating pool after last fall's The Golden Bachelor which led to Gerry Turner's Golden Wedding to Theresa Nist in a live special on Jan 4th. However, this information is not accurate as there was no such wedding and it seems like the author made up that detail.
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article is biased towards the show The Golden Bachelorette by providing information about the leading candidates and their backstories. It also mentions that executives are intrigued by a lead who is still familiar to the audience but less well known than finalists, which implies they have a preference for this type of candidate.
          • It mentions that executives are intrigued by a lead who is still familiar to the audience but less well known than finalists.
            • The article provides detailed information about Joan Vassos, Leslie Fhima and Faith Martin including their backstories.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

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            • Unique Points
              • The Golden Bachelor attracted the biggest multi-platform audience for The Bachelor franchise since 2020
              • Gerry Turner is searching for love after losing his wife of 43 years
              • The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No.1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating)
              • Gerry Turner's suitors are women in their 60s and 70s who made it known that it is never too late to find a partner
              • The Golden Bachelorette will premiere in the fall, details surrounding the spinoff including new cast will be announced at a later date
            • Accuracy
              • The first season of The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers, making it ABC's No.1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms which ranks as the No.1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating). However, these numbers are not accurate as they include viewership from multiple seasons of The Bachelor franchise, not just The Golden Bachelor. Secondly, it states that Gerry Turner and Jesse Palmer shake hands on the set of The Golden Bachelor which implies that Palmer will be hosting the show when in fact he is only an executive producer. Lastly, it mentions that Clare Crawley (and later Tayshia Adams) were a part of The Bachelorette season with 43.4 million total viewers but does not mention any other seasons or contestants which could have contributed to the show's success.
              • The article states that The Golden Bachelor reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms, however these numbers are inaccurate as they include viewership from multiple seasons of The Bachelor franchise, not just The Golden Bachelor.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the show reached a large audience and was successful in ratings without providing any evidence or context for these claims. Additionally, the author quotes Jesse Palmer as saying he hopes there will be another senior bachelor/bachelorette season, which is an example of inflammatory rhetoric. The article also contains several examples of dichotomous depictions by portraying Gerry Turner and his suitors as breaking stereotypes about aging while simultaneously emphasizing their differences from younger people.
              • The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms
              • Gerry Turner's suitors get to know each other on The Golden Bachelorette
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            • Bias (85%)
              The article is promoting the upcoming spinoff of The Bachelor franchise called The Golden Bachelorette. It highlights that a leading lady in her 60s or beyond will have the opportunity to find new love on this show. This promotes an ageist and sexist narrative by implying that women over 60 are not capable of finding love unless they are put on a reality TV show.
              • In one memorable moment during the first group date of the season, Turner and 64-year-old fitness instructor Leslie Fhima adorably bonded over the fact that they both wear hearing aids.
                • One leading lady in her 60s or beyond will have the opportunity to find new love on The Golden Bachelorette!
                  • The Golden Bachelorette is set to premiere in the fall and details surrounding the spinoff, including the new cast, will be announced at a later date.
                    • The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No. 1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating), per ABC.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

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                    • Unique Points
                      • The Golden Bachelorette is a new spinoff of the The Bachelor franchise that will feature a woman in her golden years getting a second chance at love.
                      • Additional details about The Golden Bachelorette such as the star of the series will be announced at a later date.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The Golden Bachelorette is a spinoff of the `Bachelor` franchise that will feature a woman in her golden years getting a second chance at love.
                      • ✓Gerry Turner found love and became engaged on national television through The Golden Bachelor, which was the predecessor to The Golden Bachelorette.
                      • The first season of ✓The Golden Bachelor` reached 43.4 million total viewers.
                      • ✓ABC announced the return of ✓The Bachelorette` this summer.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that it will be discussing a new show called 'The Golden Bachelorette', but this is not entirely accurate as there are no details about what kind of show it will actually be.
                      • Fallacies (85%)
                        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the show is a spinoff of The Bachelor franchise which has been airing for over two decades. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric in phrases such as 'radiant woman's second chance at love in her golden years'. There is also a dichotomous depiction present with the contrast between Gerry Turner's happy ending and the upcoming spinoff which suggests that The Golden Bachelorette will have an unhappy ending. However, there are no formal fallacies found.
                        • The show is a spinoff of The Bachelor franchise
                        • radiant woman's second chance at love in her golden years
                      • Bias (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        Elizabeth Wagmeister has a conflict of interest on the topic of reality dating shows as she is an entertainment reporter for CNN. She also has a personal relationship with Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist who are involved in the show.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          Elizabeth Wagmeister has a conflict of interest on the topics 'The Golden Bachelorette', 'ABC', and 'reality dating show' as she is an entertainment reporter for CNN. She also has a personal relationship with Gerry Turner who was previously involved in reality TV shows.
                          • Elizabeth Wagmeister reports on the upcoming spinoff of The Golden Bachelorette, which airs on ABC.

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                          • Unique Points
                            • The Golden Bachelorette is a spinoff of the long-running dating franchise The Bachelor.
                            • Joey Graziadei is currently starring on season 28 of The Bachelor after he was Charity Lawson's runner-up on The Bachelorette last year.
                            • Leslie Fhima, a 65-year-old fitness instructor from Golden Valley, Minnesota, who was Turner's runner-up and left heartbroken when he ended their relationship to propose to Nist in Costa Rica is one of the standouts from Turner's season who has become a fan favorite for the gig.
                            • The Hollywood Reporter published a piece that questioned the show's narrative of Turner as a widower who hadn't dated since before he was married. In the piece, a woman identified herself as Turner's ex-girlfriend and said they started dating a month after his wife passed away, leading to a relationship lasting more than two years.
                            • The Golden Bachelorette is ABC's second-most watched fall show in Nielsen's seven-day ratings, right behind Dancing With the Stars.
                            • Turner's finale marked the franchise's best performing installment since the 2021 finale of The Bachelor with lead Matt James.
                            • The Bachelorette has been renewed for its 21st season which is scheduled to air in the summer and cast details are set to be revealed at a later date.
                            • Executive producers for The Golden Bachelorette are Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett Graebner and Andrew Frank.
                            • Freeland, Ehlich, Graebner, Tim Warner, Peter Gust, Jodi Baskerville and Jeff Thomas serve as executive producers for The Bachelorette.
                            • The Golden Bachelor was ABC's second-most watched fall show in Nielsen's seven-day ratings.
                            • Golden Bachelor was the franchise's best performing installment since the 21st finale of The Bachelorette with lead Matt James.
                          • Accuracy
                            • Turner's finale marked the franchise's best performing installment since the 21st season of The Bachelor with lead Matt James.
                            • Golden Bachelor was the franchise's best performing installment since the 21st season of The Bachelor with lead Matt James.
                          • Deception (30%)
                            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that The Golden Bachelorette will launch this fall following the success of The Golden Bachelor when in fact no date has been announced for its release. Secondly, the article claims that Leslie Fhima was Turner's runner-up on The Bachelor but fails to mention that she was actually his final rose ceremony contestant and not a true runner-up. Lastly, the article mentions Joey Graziadei as being a standout from Turner's season of The Bachelor when in fact he did not appear on any version of the show.
                            • Leslie Fhima was Turner's runner-up on The Bachelor
                            • Joey Graziadei is a standout from Turner's season of The Bachelor
                            • The Golden Bachelorette will launch this fall following the success of The Golden Bachelor
                          • Fallacies (70%)
                            The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that The Golden Bachelorette is the latest spinoff in ABC's long-running dating franchise without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as 'heartbroken', 'best-performing installment since', and 'fan favorites'. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction by stating that Leslie Fhima was Turner's runner-up but does not provide any information on her character or actions. Lastly, there is an example of a fallacy in the article where it states that
                            • Bias (75%)
                              The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'long-running dating franchise' to suggest that ABC has a financial stake in the success of its shows.
                              • > At the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour on Saturday, the network announced that <br>the new series will launch this fall following the success of The Golden Bachelor
                                • <br><strong>Additionally</strong>, the network announced Saturday that The Bachelorette has been renewed for its 21st season, which is scheduled to air in the summer.
                                  • The Golden Bachelorette is ready to bloom as ABC launches <br>the latest spinoff in its long-running dating franchise.
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    Ryan Gajewski has a conflict of interest on the topics 'The Golden Bachelorette', 'ABC', and 'Gerry Turner-led run' as he is an employee of ABC.
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                      The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of The Golden Bachelorette as they are reporting for ABC which is involved in the show.