The Golden Bachelorette cast breakdown (plus how to follow them on social media)

We are in the midst of the first-ever season ofThe Golden Bachelorette,so it’s time to spill the tea on the cast and what we know so far. This season stars formerGolden Bachelorcontestant Joan Vassos, who self-eliminated early on in the show for a family medical emergency. While she was an unexpected pick to be the first Golden Bachelorette, she easily won over fan hearts. Let’s find out what men are vying for the final rose, and where you can follow them on Instagram.

About the Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos

Joan Vassos is from Rockville, Maryland. The 61-year-old has four children and three grandchildren. She was previously married but was widowed after her husband of 32 years passed of pancreatic cancer. According to her official bio on the ABC website, “when she's not working,Joan loves listening to Elton John, hanging with her dog, and cooking a delicious meal.”

Joan keeps busy with her dual careers as a school administrator and interior designer.

About the Golden Bachelorette Men

Here’severything we know about the golden singleshoping to capture Joan’s heart this season from their official cast bios on the ABC website. We've also noted which suitors have been eliminated in the first two weeks.

Quick facts about the cast:

• Mark is the youngest contestant at 57
• Kim and Pascal are the oldest contestants at 69
• Six of the 23 men are from California
• Six of the men are in finance
• Most unique job title: Retired UN Agency Director & Rancher
• One of the contestants is the dad of a Bachelor winner

Bill *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 68

Job: Retired Videographer

Hometown: Portland, OR

Fun fact: “Bill would love to own a coffee shopand name it Billy Beans.”

Bob *Eliminated Week 2

Age: 66

Job: Chiropractor

Hometown: Marina Del Rey, CA

Instagram:@drbobkilroy

Fun fact: “Bob loves to in-line skate, but ONLY on quads.”

Charles K

Age: 62

Job: Portfolio Manager

Hometown: Rancho Palo Verdes, CA

Instagram:@prince_kingc

Fun fact: “Charles K. is very proud of the work he's donebuilding homes in rural Nicaragua.”

Charles L

Age: 66

Job: Retired Financial Analyst

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Instagram:@charles__ling

Fun fact: “Charles L. dreams ofgoing to the moon.”

Chock

Age: 60

Job: Insurance Executive

Hometown: Wichita, KS

Instagram:@chockchapple

Fun fact: “Chock oncewent nighttime shark divingin Australia.”

Christopher *Eliminated Week 2

Age: 64

Job: Contractor

Hometown: West Babylon, NY

Instagram:@christopher_stallworth_nyc

Fun fact: “Christopher loves thathis birthday is on Christmas Eve!”

Dan

Age: 64

Job: Private Investigator

Hometown: Naples, FL

Instagram:@droemergsb

Fun fact: “Dan loves to sing, just not in public.”

David *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 68

Job: Rancher

Hometown: Austin, TX

Fun fact: “David's hero is his91-year-old mother.”

Gary

Age: 65

Job: Retired Financial Executive

Hometown: Palm Desert, CA

Fun fact: “Gary saysbring back disco!”

Instagram:@gllevingston

Gil

Age: 60

Job: Educator

Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA

Fun fact: ”Gil is askilled juggler.”

Gregg

Age: 64

Job: Retired University Vice President

Hometown: Longboat Key, FL

Instagram:@gregglassen

Fun fact: "Gregg recentlytraveled to Rwandato hike with gorillas."

Guy

Age: 66

Job: ER Doctor

Hometown: Reno, NV

Instagram:@guyggansert

Fun fact: “Guy is planning tohike Mount Kilimanjarothis fall.”

Jack *Eliminated Week 2

Age: 68

Job: Caterer

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Instagram:@lencionijack

Fun fact: “On May 22, 1977, Jack wassitting in the front row at Elvis' last concertin Chicago.”

Jonathan

Age: 61

Job: Shipping Consultant

Hometown: Oakland, IA

Instagram:@jonathan.m.rone

Fun fact: “Jonathan toyed with the idea ofbeing a bodybuilder.”

Jordan

Age: 61

Job: Senior Sales Executive

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Instagram:@jordankheller

Fun fact: “Jordan misses the dayswhen visitors would stop by unannounced.”

Keith

Age: 62

Job: Girl Dad

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Instagram:@keith_gonzo

Fun fact: “Keith had theBEST time at Stagecoachthis past year.”

Oh, no! Not you too Keith. Remember the lastBachelor Nation Stagecoach scandal? E! did a great deep dive.

Ken *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 60

Job: Property Management Treasurer

Hometown: Peabody, MA

Fun fact: “Ken is aMiley Cyrus stan.”

Kim*oldest contestant*

Age: 69

Job: Retired Navy Captain

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Instagram:@KimBuike

Fun fact: “Kim is anexcellent whistler.”

Mark*youngest contestant*

Age: 57

Job: Army Veteran

Hometown: Leesville, LA

Instagram:@mark.t.anderson

Fun fact: “Mark isterrified of ostriches.”

Mark is also father to Kelsey Anderson, season 28 winner of The Bachelor, and currently engaged to prior season lead, tennis pro Joey Graziadei”

Michael *Eliminated Week 2

Age: 65

Job: Retired Banking Executive

Hometown: Denver, NC

Fun fact:“Michael is a Swiftie.”

Instagram:@michaelrstevens

Pablo *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 63

Job: Retired UN Agency Director

Hometown: Cambridge, MD

Fun fact: “Pablo has a degree ingeographical engineering.”

Pascal

Age: 69 *oldest contestant*

Job: Salon Owner

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Instagram:@PascalIbgui

Fun fact: “In another life, Pascal would haveloved to be a fashion designer.”

RJ *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 66

Job: Financial Advisor

Hometown: Irvine, CA

Fun fact: “RJ'sfavorite Christmas movieis "Die Hard."”

Thomas *Eliminated Week 1

Age: 62

Job: FDNY Chief

Hometown: New York, NY

Fun fact: “Thomas knows how toride a unicycle.”

Bachelor Nation hostJesse Palmer, who replaced long-time host Chris Harrison, also hostsThe Bachelor,The Bachelorette,Bachelor in Paradise, andThe Golden Bachelor, hostsThe Golden Bachelorette.

You can watchThe Golden BacheloretteWednesday nights at 8/7c. It airs on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

Which contestant do you think will receive the final rose onThe Golden Bachelorette?

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