After more than twenty years of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette following younger singles, The Golden Bachelor flipped the script by proving that love stories don’t stop at 60.
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How the Golden Franchise Expanded
Following the success of Turner’s journey, ABC continued the experiment with The Golden Bachelorette in 2024, led by Joan Vassos, and then circled back to The Golden Bachelor for season 2, starring retired NFL linebacker and attorney Mel.
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Golden cast members have already crossed over, with several contestants from both first seasons of the spinoff appearing on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise — proving that viewers are still deeply invested in these later-in-life love stories.
When Would The Golden Bachelor Season 3 Premiere?
That means a new Golden Bachelorette season would likely air in fall 2026, continuing the rotation that ABC has followed with the franchise.
No casting news has been announced yet. Mel's selection was unveiled in April 2025, roughly three months before filming began and five months before the premiere.
That leaves the door open for either a fan-favorite from a past Golden season or an entirely new face to step into the spotlight if season 3 eventually arrives. Honestly, we think bringing in a new face had mixed results because viewers didn't know Owens and he made a major faux pas right at the start with his comments about the contestants' ages.
The franchise is once again bringing in a new face for The Bachelorette season 22, which tapped Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul as its lead rather than a previous contestant from The Bachelor anchoring the new season. We wouldn't mind if ABC decided to use one of Owens' women as the next Golden Bachelorette and then used one of her top finishers as the next Golden Bachelor because it's nice having that built-in relationship with the lead.
Who Could Be the Next Golden Bachelorette?
Based on our poll, Golden Bachelor viewers want (in order) Cheryl Steele, Debbie Siebers or finalist Peg to lead the next season of The Golden Bachelorette. Obviously, if Munson is the winner of Mel's season, she would be out (unless their relationship goes south and they decide to give her a second chance at love). But we also think Cindy would make a good Golden Bachelorette. There are some great choices from Owens' season.
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What’s Next for the Golden Franchise?
Even without an official renewal, fans are interested in more seasons of the Golden spinoffs. Also, we would love to see more Goldens on Bachelor in Paradise, if that returns in summer 2026.
What to Know
Finale Dates: Part 1 airs Nov. 5 and part 2 airs Nov. 12 on ABC, followed by the After the Final Rose reunion.Current Lead: Mel Owens, 66, retired NFL linebacker and attorney.Remaining Finalists: Cindy Cullers and Peg Munson.Possible Next Lead: TBD — could be a new face or a returning favorite.Streaming: Episodes available the next day on Hulu.? SIGN UP for our The Bachelor newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Bachelor Nation news, exclusive interviews, episode recaps & more ?
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