18 Hilarious Host Predictions for the Senior 'Bachelor' Spinoff

In case you missed it, The Bachelor is producing a spinoff series for the fall with a cast of all senior citizens. Yep, you read that right. One man, several limos full of eligible ladies, but all of them are over 60. The show, which has apparently been in the works for years, is finally getting pushed to prime time thanks largely to the WGA writers strike. All television writing has ceased for the time being and networks are looking to reality TV shows that won't require scripts. ABC's fall lineup is almost entirely unscripted content, which makes many believe that Disney (the parent company) is in for the long haul when it comes to negotiations.

So while the writers are picketing, a gaggle of retirees will be shipped to the Bachelor Convalescence Home....I mean Mansion for another chance at love. And that got us wondering who they'd get to host the series. Sure, they could pull someone from Bachelor Nation, but even the very first Bachelor star Alex Michel is only 52, so if they want age appropriate casting, they're going to have to search elsewhere.

Luckily for ABC, we have compiled a list of extremely suitable seniors who would be incredible at hosting the show. Here's our list of top choices for host of The Golden Bachelor: 

Who will host The Golden Bachelor?

1. Martha Stewart

If you didn't already know, Martha Stewart is the thirst trap queen. She's killing it over on IG, and with 81 years of life experience and several long-term relationships, she knows what a good match looks like. Her hosting prowess goes without saying. The only con to having her host is that the bachelor would probably opt for the recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model over the other contestants.

2. Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey is an obvious hosting choice for nearly anything. He and his famous mustaches are professionals, and just imagine the "you're so dumb" looks he'd give the bachelor. This could be a good franchise for him as well, because it's the bachelor who announces who's being sent home, and he wouldn't need to worry about another Miss Colombia mixup.

3. Helen Mirren

Perhaps a bit less likely is the Oscar-winning Dame, who doesn't have too much hosting experience aside from Saturday Night Live. That being said, Mirren knows how to steal a scene and rock a bikini, two things near and dear to the Bachelor franchise's heart. She's also fearless and a bit mouthy from time to time, which could lead to some iconic questioning of the contestants.

4. Al Roker & Deborah Roberts

Since this is a dating show, it might be nice to have a pair of hosts ala Nick and Vanessa Lachey on Love Is Blind. The Today Show weatherman and ABC news anchor have been together since 1995, so they certainly know the secret to a lasting marriage. Also, Roberts works for ABC, which means #corporatesynergy

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5. Steve Martin & Martin Short

Speaking of #corporatesynergy, this comedy duo are currently starring on Only Murders in the Building over on Hulu. Hulu is, of course, owned by Disney, which also owns ABC. And while very little scripted content is getting made due to the writers strike, why not send Martin and Short over to ABC where they can shepherd old people to love?

6. Bruno Tonioli

The horniest man alive might just be Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli. And after several decades telling celebrities to get more raunchy with their ballroom partners, he might as well spur on some lovesick seniors. Bruno also easily fits into the ABC synergy plan, and the ABC audience obviously already loves him.

7. Kathie Lee Gifford

The Bachelor is a pretty boozy franchise historically, so snagging the OG wine mom to host just feels right. Kathie Lee has oodles of presenting experience and two marriages, so she knows her way around a relationship. Plus, she doesn't have a current gig, so she's probably got some nice availability.

8. John Goodman & Laurie Metcalf

Back on the ABC synergy bandwagon, what if we just dragged over two of the stars on the Rosanne spinoff The Connors. On one hand, neither of them really gives me reality TV show host energy, but on the other, they're both wickedly talented, so I think they could figure their way around it. Laurie could bring some of her Ladybird mom and tell the girls they all look bad in their dresses.

9. Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi is currently a co-host on The View, which is an ABC property. Whoopi is also hilarious. If anyone was going to elevate this senior citizen dating show to the potential it has, I think it would be the EGOT-winner. I could see her getting very fed up with the contestants, but I also think its trickier to get fed up with a 65-year-old woman than it is with a 23-year-old named Mykenna.

10. Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara have established themselves as THE comedy duo. Any show, including The Golden Bachelor would be so lucky to have them on board. Plus, Catherine presided over the Schitt's Creek finale wedding of David and Patrick, so we could have her pull double duty here as host/ordained minister.

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11. Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin

Jane Fonda loves to be serving senior citizen romance in her films. Lily Tomlin loves to be poking fun as her queer sidekick. I think that dynamic would serve itself perfectly on this show. Jane could deliver the exposition, and Lily could add in a punchline.

12. Harrison Ford

We're moving into the part of this list where the options are unrealistic and also sort of magical. Harrison Ford is one of the grumpiest people alive. Just imagine him having to deal with crying lovesick grannies. No host has ever been so unenthused.

13. John Travolta

Perhaps on the other end of the spectrum, John Travolta seems like someone who might get a little too enthusiastic about hosting The Golden Bachelor. He won't remember a single person's name, but he will be giving them all sort of handsy, awkward hugs.

14. Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn

Kurt and Goldie are a rare successful Hollywood couple. They never married but they've been together since 1983, which is longer than most contestants on the OG Bachelor contestants have been alive. There's no way on earth they need the hassle of taking Chris Harrison's role, but they're the most qualified.

15. Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner may be an excellent manager, but if her children's love lives are any indication, she's not a very good matchmaker. Having helmed one of the most successful Hollywood endeavors of all time (her family), however, I feel confident that she could whip this show and its contestants into shape REAL fast.

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16. Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sylvester Stallone

"Mildred. You've been terminated." "Gladys, drink this raw egg." "Leonard would like to say hasta la vista baby." "For today's date you're going to chase chickens around the back yard." I mean come on. This would be television gold.

17. Flavor Flav

Flavor has already found love on a dating show (three times supposedly), so it makes total sense that he'd be the best choice when shepherding others through that process. Also, I'd love to see him dole out nicknames like "Metamucil" and "Motorized Scooter" to the contestants.

18. Brian Cox

I would give my left hand to hear Brian Cox tell a bunch of seniors, "You aren't serious people now f--k off."

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