The Golden Bachelor Set to Premiere in 2025

Sophie Monk, host of Love Island Australia, expressed her excitement for the upcoming Australian version of The Golden Bachelor, which will focus on older singles seeking love. Set to premiere on Channel Nine in 2025, the show aims to resonate with an audience looking for meaningful connections, emphasizing that 'everyone deserves a shot at love, no matter their age'. Meanwhile, fans of The Golden Bachelorette are speculating about who could be the next lead for The Golden Bachelor, with names from Joan Vassos' final three suitors generating buzz. Joan herself has narrowed down her choices to Chock Chapple, Guy Gansert, and Pascal Igbui, with a new episode featuring fantasy suite dates set to air soon. Samantha Armytage has been confirmed as the host for the Australian edition, which seeks a bachelor in his sixties and women in their fifties or sixties, highlighting the show's unique focus on older contestants. Applications for participants are currently open, allowing family members to nominate candidates for the show.