Everything We Know About ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ for Seniors
The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is always looking for new talent, but this time the producers are expanding the age-range for the contestants.
In fact, according to a casting announcement made during the February 24 fantasy suite episode of The Bachelor, there’s going to be a spinoff focusing on senior citizens who are looking for love!
Chris Harrison’s voice is heard over the casting announcement, saying, “Looking for love in your golden years? We’re looking for eligible seniors who want their shot at love.”
No other information was given during the episode — including what the show would be called or when it would premiere — but an Instagram post from Bachelor producer Lindsay Liles revealed more of a description.
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“The producers of The Bachelor are looking for active and outgoing single men and women age 65 and up for a new exciting dating show!” the casting call continues. Those interested are encouraged to head to SeniorDatingShow.CastingCrane.com,” the announcement read.
Needless to say, this news took Bachelor fans by surprise and many took to Twitter to share their excitement.
Omg did the commercial just say they’re doing a senior citizen version of the bachelor #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/cpLMNlcYw3
— Selina Kyle (@Selina_Kyle_60) February 25, 2020
I nominate the golden girls theme song as the anthem for senior bachelor #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/gO7HYg5ypf
— Allison the Disney Diva (@Daviesallison1A) February 25, 2020
THIS IS NOT A DRILL – THEY ARE ANNOUCING A SENIOR CITIZEN BACHELOR HOLY SHIT ASDHGL I CANNOT WAIT GBYE ALL OTHER BACHELOR FRANCHIZESS #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/B8QrApwPGD
— sally j (@salllyy_j) February 25, 2020
I thought we already did a Bachelor Senior Citizen? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/gEvw1KFOwG
— ducky momo (@moniquegrace23) February 25, 2020
This obviously wouldn’t be the first spinoff for the franchise, as they started Bachelor in Paradise back in 2014 and also tried shows such as Bachelor Pad and Bachelor Winter Games.
Not to mention, ABC just announced a new show — The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart — which will show contestants looking for love through music. And word on the street is that Bachelor Summer Games will be coming this year, timed to the 2020 Summer Olympics.
What do you think of the new announcement? Would you watch a senior dating show? Let us know all of your thoughts!
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He’ll ya!
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My sister and I have been saying this for years. YAY a senior edition! Finally.
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I’m going to be 70 this week . I think it wold be great to see people that are later in life find a companion to share their life with. There are many wonderful people out here but finding them that have the same soul is a difficult labyrinth.
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Pack your depends ladies& gentleman.
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Yes, I like the idea, But hope it more like 55+ than 65... should be interesting.
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The age showed more like 55+ not 65+. Mid 50's is a very large category of singles since divorce is most prominent in this age group. There would be a greater response from this age group as well as more interesting watching for the tv audience. 65+ would not draw a big enough crowd as would 55+ would.
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