'The Golden Bachelor' Contestants Are All Young at Heart — and on Instagram!
Updated Sept. 28 2023, 2:55 p.m. ET
There is no denying that Gerry Turner is one lucky man! He is the very first Golden Bachelor and 71-year-old Gerry is certainly a catch.
Despite concerns from fans initially that Gerry's women might be much younger than him, it looks like the network opted for a group of very age-appropriate (and age-defying) contestants.
The women competing for Gerry's final rose range in age from 60 to 75 years old. For reference, Gerry’s first wife was only three months younger than him.
Here is a look at all of The Golden Bachelor contestants and their ages and how to follow them on Instagram!
Anna, 61
Retired nutritionist Anna is from New Jersey and according to her ABC bio, she has three daughters, loves to cook, and dives with sharks!
Instagram: @picklebellykitchen
April, 65
A therapist from Port St. Lucie, April is a fan of Taylor Swift and Bridgerton, making her a hopeless romantic. She is also a mother, grandmother, and dog mom to two pups!
Instagram: @aprillynnkirkwood
Christina, 73
Gerry and Christina can definitely bond over her first concert experience — The Beatles in 1964! The retired purchasing manager from California also loves playing pickleball and horseback riding, which make perfect date ideas.
Instagram: @christina.kempton
Edith, 60
A retired realtor also from California, Edith loves golfing, salsa dancing, and traveling — and hates dating apps. Let's hope a reality dating competition is a better alternative.
Instagram: @edith8aguirre
Ellen, 71
Ellen is a retired teacher from Florida and a mom to two sons. She is also dreams of going to Africa on a safari, so let's hope Gerry can make that a reality!
Instagram: @ellengoltzer
Faith, 60
Faith, a high school teacher, has two sons and four grandkids. She also has a long bucket list which includes diving with sharks and getting a tattoo.
Instagram: @faithsmartin
Jeanie, 65
A retired project manager and certified scuba instructor, Jeanie is a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic who is looking for a life partner.
Instagram: @jeanie8322
Joan, 60
A private school administator from Maryland, Joan has four kids and two grandkids and recently lost her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer.
Instagram: @joan_vassos
Kathy, 70
Kathy is a retired education consultant from Texas who likes walking five miles a day and reading 50 books a year! She is also just two continents away from visiting all seven.
Instagram: @kbswarts
Leslie, 64
A fitness instructor from Minnesota, Leslie was a former professional figure skater and aerobics champion. Today, she is looking for her running buddy for life.
Instagram: @leslie_fhima
Maria, 60
Maria is a health and wellness director from New Jersey, who also has three children in their 20s. Her hobbies include tennis, pickleball, and board games.
Instagram: @maria.trice.22
Marina, 60
An educator from Los Angeles, Marina has traveled to over 34 countries and has three master's degrees. NBD. She is a mother of two and loves to stay active with spin class and hiking.
Instagram: @sonalimarinaperera
Nancy, 60
A retired interior designer and mother-of-three from Virginia, Nancy told ABC, "I believe in love stories. And even having a great one, I believe I can have another."
Instagram: @nancyhulkower
Natascha, 60
As a pro-aging coach, we expect Natascha to give the best advice in the Bachelor mansion. She is also a proud grandmother and loves attending dance classes and doing yoga.
Instagram: @hardeelife
Pamela, 75
A dedicated Judge Judy fan, the retired salon from Illinois is looking for her dream man — spontaneous, gentle, witty, and laid-back. Pamela is also a mother of two and has three grandkids.
Instagram: @pamelapaulburns
Patty, 70
If Patty looks familiar, it's because she is the mom of former Bachelor, Matt James! Along with being the mother of a reality star, Patty is a retired real estate professional who loves playing ping pong and is an avid sailor.
Instagram: @pjames61
Peggy, 69
A (formerly retired) dental hygienist from Connecticut, Peggy is a go-karting enthusiast who would love to be Jennifer Lopez for a day!
Instagram: @dercole8045
Renee, 67
A former NFL cheerleader, Renee now spends her time planting flowers, spending time with her cat, and attending group fitness classes in her hometown of Chicago.
Instagram: @renee_writes78
Sandra, 75
Age is nothing but a number for Sandra! The retired executive assistant from Georgia loves thrift shopping, crafting, and playing racquetball.
Instagram: @sandrathejoy
Susan, 66
No, that is not Kris Jenner. Susan is a wedding officiant from Pennsylvania who was previously married to MLB star Dickie Noles. She is also a great golfer and enjoys going to concerts.
Instagram: @thesusannoles
Sylvia, 64
A public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Sylvia is "total girl boss" who is ready to shift her focus to finding love. She is also an amazing chef who hopes to cook some authentic Mexican food for Gerry!
Instagram: @sylviarobledo8
Theresa, 70
Last but not least is Theresa, a financial services professional from Pennsylvania who enjoys playing board games, gardening, reading romance novels, and hula hooping.
Instagram: @theresa_nist
Now, only time will tell who Gerry gives his final rose to!
The Golden Bachelor airs Thursdays on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.