'Golden Bachelorette' revealed by ABC
Joan Vassos, the hard-luck contestant who had to leave "The Golden Bachelor," has been officially chosen to lead the first-ever "The Golden Bachelorette."
As USA TODAY exclusively revealed in February, Vassos, 61, was among the top picks for the show following the success of "The Golden Bachelor." The private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, was officially tapped to lead "The Golden Bachelorette," ABC announced Tuesday.
The series will air on Wednesdays this fall.
"Vassos remains an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of two, and school administrator," an ABC statement read.
Vassos, who spent a romantic evening with "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner in last year's show, became a fan favorite after her heartbreaking decision to leave "The Golden Bachelor." She self-eliminated herself due to a medical concern with her daughter that required her care out in the real world.
During her time on Turner's "Golden Bachelor," Vassos also talked passionately about the death of her husband after 32 years of marriage.
Turner went on to give Theresa Nist the final rose on "The Golden Bachelor," and the couple married in January. But in April, they shockingly announced on "Good Morning America" that they were divorcing.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Golden Bachelorette' revealed: Who is ABC's leading lady Joan Vassos?
