The Golden Bachelor to Premiere in Australia

Channel Nine is set to introduce The Golden Bachelor to Australian audiences following the cancellation of the original Bachelor series on Channel Ten. This American spin-off, which premiered in September 2023, focuses on seniors seeking love, featuring 72-year-old Gerry Turner as its first Bachelor. The US series achieved remarkable success, with its finale attracting 6.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched Bachelor episode in three years. The Australian version is expected to be officially announced during Channel Nine's Upfronts event in October 2024, with a premiere likely in 2025. Although the previous Bachelor series has ended, the interest in realistic love stories among older contestants signals a shift in audience preferences. Overall, The Golden Bachelor represents a new direction for reality dating shows in Australia.