The Golden Bachelorette revealed! Joan Vassos, 61, is named as first senior female lead following The Golden Bachelor – just a month after Gerry and Theresa’s marriage crumbled

Joan Vassos has been announced as the first Golden Bachelorette.

The 61-year-old competed for Gerry Turner’s heart on the first season of The Golden Bachelor.

“I’m Joan and I’m your first golden bachelorette,” Vassos said in a video announcing her new role.

It comes just a month after Gerry’s marriage to his last choice of roses, Theresa Nist, fell apart.