The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette have been significant hits for ABC, but even with some big wins, both shows have had their fair share of letdowns during their debut seasons. Many viewers got what they wanted out of the first season of The Golden Bachelorette, enjoying the opportunity to watch an older woman find love instead of the usual cast on the main franchise. Still, there have been some surprising setbacks that have led fans to wonder if they will continue the show for seasons to come.
The Golden Bachelorette season 1 had fewer problems than the first season of The Golden Bachelor, but audiences are still uncertain about the future of the franchise and who would be picked to lead it. Even though The Golden Bachelor faced some serious challenges from fans, Bachelor Nation was willing to give the formula another chance with The Golden Bachelorette. There was a lot of drama surrounding the first Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, and his final rose recipient, Theresa Nist, who ended up calling it quits shortly after the show's finale.
Even though Gerry and Theresa's love story didn't work out, viewers were still hopeful that the next installment would unfold with less drama. However, after two seasons of the show, many fans have been let down. This has led to questions about whether the series should continue at all.
The Golden Bachelorette’s Final Two Let Viewers Down
Neither Choice Was Popular
While The Golden Bachelorette hasn't faced issues with Joan as the lead, you can't say the same about the contestants. Bachelor Nation as a whole has been underwhelmed by most of the men this season, and the final two vying for Joan’s heart were particularly disappointing. In the episode before the finale, Pascal, a salon owner from Chicago, broke up with Joan during an emotional boat cruise in Tahiti, telling her he didn’t feel a strong connection. This left Joan with two remaining suitors, Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert.
