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May 14, 2024

UPDATE: Joan Vassos Named the First-Ever Golden Bachelorette

Disney/Ramona Rosales* For a downloadable image, click here. Reveal video available here. After her time was cut short on the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelor,” Joan Vassos, the 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, will begin her own journey for new love this fall when she steps into the historic role as the first Golden Bachelorette. The fan favorite will bring her signature grace and charm as she embarks on a search for her next person, showcasing that everyone is worthy of more than just a second chance at love, when “The Golden Bachelorette” premieres Wednesdays this fall on ABC and streams next day on Hulu. Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values. It was those family values that led to her heartbreaking decision to leave “The Golden Bachelor,” self-eliminating after a medical concern with her daughter arose. Despite that and other challenges she’s faced al

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

May 14, 2024

ABC Announces 2024–2025 Fall Primetime Schedule

On the heels of its fifth consecutive season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49, ABC announced its 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule today. The lineup features new scripted dramas backed by prolific creative teams and a deep bench of established fan-favorite series. Additionally, “The Bachelor” franchise expands with its newest iteration. “We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites and must-see live events,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.” From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson, comes high-octane procedural “Doctor Odyssey.” Max (Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on d

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

February 10, 2024

The Highly Anticipated Spinoff, ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ Comes to ABC and Hulu This Fall

On the heels of a dominant year for “The Bachelor” franchise, today ABC announced the renewal of a new season of “The Bachelorette” airing summer 2024, plus the highly anticipated spinoff series “The Golden Bachelorette” coming this fall. “The Bachelorette” and “The Golden Bachelorette” will air on ABC and will be available to stream next day on Hulu. Additional details surrounding the series, including cast details, will be announced at a later date. After a historic first season watching Gerry and Theresa find love on “The Golden Bachelor,” this all-new iteration of the hit series will highlight one radiant woman’s second chance at love in her golden years. 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 Golden Bachelor” was ABC’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu. “The Bachelorette” an

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted