It took 63 iterations of The Bachelor — including The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, Bachelor in Paradise and a few less fruitful spinoffs (just for The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart) — to get the franchise to its Golden era.

Joan Vassos continues her search for Mr. Right as the first-ever "Golden Bachelorette." Vassos, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, competed in the inaugural season of "The Golden Bachelor" for Gerry Turner's rose.

Vassos told Us Weekly she wanted to focus on “emotional intimacy” rather than physical connection during her time alone with each contestant.

Joan Vassos says she's OK with having a long-distance relationship following The Golden Bachelorette, as 'it could be really fun' and not a 'negative thing.'

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelorette” spoilers indicate that Vassos and one of her suitors will go on a scenic helicopter ride. This is deemed a “make-or-break” date, so it co

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Joan Vassos opens up to Us about finding romance later in life after a devastating loss — and doing it on her terms