Is ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Returning for Season 2? Surprising Update Revealed
In 2023, ABC expanded Bachelor Nation with the release of a new spinoff: The Golden Bachelor. The first season starred then-71-year-old Gerry Turner looking for love following the death of his wife.
Since then, the Golden franchise has been a staple on ABC’s fall schedule. In 2024, Joan Vassos, one of Turner’s contestants, returned as the lead for the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette, and Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, starring Mel Owens, aired in 2025.
On May 12, ABC announced its schedule for fall 2026, providing insight into the future of The Golden Bachelorette. Scroll down for what we know about the show’s second season.
Is The Golden Bachelorette returning for Season 2?
While there has been no official renewal or cancellation news, The Golden Bachelorette is not on ABC’s fall 2026 programming slate, which is a bit of a surprise, considering the Golden franchise has been on the schedule the past three fall seasons.
Following the cancellation of The Bachelorette Season 22 with Taylor Frankie Paul earlier this year, ABC does not have any Bachelor Nation programming on the docket for 2026. However, The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise have both been confirmed for 2027 so far.
When does The Golden Bachelorette Season 2 premiere?
Considering there has been no official renewal announcement, a premiere date is unknown at this time.
With Bachelor Nation seemingly making a 2027 comeback, it’s possible that ABC is waiting until fall 2027 to bring The Golden Bachelorette back for a second season. The Bachelor will be airing in early 2027 slot, followed by Bachelor in Paradise over the summer.
Who is the lead for The Golden Bachelorette Season 2?
We won’t know who’s leading the season until after an official renewal is confirmed. Season 1’s lead was selected from the group of women on Season 1 of The Golden Bachelor. However, the lead of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 was chosen from outside the franchise, so it’s unclear which direction ABC will go in for Season 2 of The Golden Bachelorette.
Who will host The Golden Bachelorette Season 2?
Since 2021, Jesse Palmer has hosted all of the Bachelor Nation shows, so it’s likely that he will be at the helm of The Golden Bachelorette if it returns.
