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The Golden Bachelorettehas cast its first-ever lead, Joan Vassos, and nowbeloved soap opera star Susan Lucci reveals that she was offered the coveted role, but she turned it down. Susan is best known for playing Erica Kane onAll My Childrenfor 41 years. The Emmy-winning actress lost her husband Helmut Huber in 2022 after 52 years together. Together they had two children, actress Liza Huber and Andreas Huber. Susan is also a grandmother to six grandchildren. Before Joan was announced as the star ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, there was much speculation that Susan might be the one handing out roses on the reality dating series for seniors.
“It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching. I’m a fan.”
In an interview withPeople, Susan revealed that she was offered the lead role ofThe Golden Bachelorette.She said,“I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn’t for me.“Susan added,“I didn’t pursue [it] when they called my publicist to see if I would be interested.“She explained,“It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching. I’m a fan. I love watching.“Although ABC and Warner Bros. don’t comment on casting,Peopleclaims that a source said that Susan was not offered the role. However, perhaps this is because she’d already expressed that she wasn’t interested.
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Susan also shared that she’s aGolden Bachelorfan. She shared,“I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor. This is a new addiction for me.“Although Susan’s late mother loved theBachelorfranchise for years, she didn’t start watching until a"couple seasons ago,“when her assistant encouraged her to watchThe Bachelor. She said,“I was immediately engaged. I cared. I wanted to know more about these people.“Susan called the show"my new guilty pleasure.”
It’s interesting to think about how differentThe Golden Bachelorettewould be if Susan had accepted the lead role. She’s been a household name for decades, so it’s certain that the men would’ve come into the show knowing exactly who she was and a lot about her. The famousBachelorfranchise question of whether they were there"for the right reasons"would definitely have become an issue. In addition, Susan is 77 years old, which is 16 years olderthan Joan, who’s 61. This might’ve changed the age range of the cast ofGolden Bachelorettemen. It’s intriguing to think about what Susan’s season might’ve been like.
While it would’ve been fun to see Susan in the lead role asThe Golden Bachelorette, Joan was the perfect choice. She had to leave Gerry Turner’sBachelorseason early to return home to her daughter, who had postpartum depression.Joan and Gerry were developing a strong relationship, but she put her family first. Joan deserves this second chance at love on the reality dating series. She is a fan favorite who has a kind and dignified demeanor.Perhaps some day Susan will change her mindand take the lead of a future season ofThe Golden Bachelorette.
The Golden Bachelorette
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The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
