The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos has 24 men competing to win her heart, and here's everything to know about her first impression rose recipient, Keith Gordon. During The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premiere, Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, began to form connections with many of the men. However, it was Keith who made the greatest impression on her.
When Keith made his entrance on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, he pulled up in an old-fashioned station wagon with luggage tied to the top, rather than riding in the limousine. Joan was so happy because it reminded her of the past. She gushed that Keith made her feel safe, which was something that she hadn't felt since her husband of 32 years, John, passed away due to pancreatic cancer in 2021. Joan later gave Keith her first impression rose, and her first and only kiss of the night. Here's what to know about him.
The Golden Bachelorette's Keith Gordon's Age
Keith Is 62 Years Old
Keith is 62 years old. The 6-foot 5-inch suitor was born on March 15, 1962. Keith's zodiac sign is Pisces.
The Golden Bachelorette's Keith Gordon's Hometown & Family
Keith Is A "Girl Dad"
On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast hosted by Bachelor Nation married couple Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt, Keith shared that, although he currently lives in San Jose, California, he's originally from Columbus, Indiana, which he describes as a "small town." However, Keith stated that he's lived in San Jose for the past 30 to 40 years.
Keith calls himself a "girl dad," and even has it written in the space where his profession would usually be written on the screen in his bio on the show. During his Golden Bachelorette introduction package, Keith revealed that he and his daughters had to separate from his ex-wife twelve years ago because "addiction was in the family." Since then, Keith has been a single parent to his three daughters.
On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Keith revealed a bit more about his family. He said that family is really important to him, and "My three girls are my life." Keith admitted that raising three daughters, now aged 13 to 21, has "been tough at times," but he loves his daughters so much. He said that they're the accomplishment of which he's most proud.
Joan is the mother of four adult children, and the grandmother of three. She's said that her family is the most important thing to her as well, so she and Keith definitely have that in common. Joan and Keith's love for their families will help them to bond.
The Golden Bachelorette's Keith Gordon's Job
Keith Is A Salesperson
Although his profession is listed as "girl dad" on The Golden Bachelorette, on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Keith shared that he's still working as a sales director for a fiber optic company. He's been in the industry for 30 years, and at his current company for four or five years. According to Keith's LinkedIn page, he graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering.
The Golden Bachelorette's Keith Gordon's Hobbies, Interests, & Fun Facts
Keith Has Many Favorite Things
According to his ABC bio, Keith is the king of cornhole, or, as he calls it, "bags." During The Golden Bachelorette premiere, he even played a game with Joan. On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Keith revealed that a fun fact about him is that he's always tried to be on ESPN. In 2017 or 2018, he tried to get to pro status on the cornhole tour, but he never made it. Keith's ABC bio also states that his life goal is to play a round of golf at Augusta National.
Keith also bonded with Joan about their love of the beach and living near the water. On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, he said that his dream vacation destination is somewhere with a beach, such as Greece, Bali, or Turks and Caicos. All The Golden Bachelorette contestant needs is the beach, the sun, and a bar. Similarly, his favorite way to spend a day off is doing nothing at a beach or pool, as long as there's water and a cocktail.
Keith's go-to comfort movie is Fast & Furious, but his favorite movie is Purple Rain, starring Prince. He also named Prince as a musician whom he would've loved to have seen live, which is the only regret that he has in his life. He had the chance to see Prince perform, but he blew it off because he was busy that week. Unfortunately, Prince passed away about a month later.
The best concert that Keith has ever been to was Tom Petty, while his go-to karaoke song is "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich. In addition, Keith's ABC bio states that he had the best time at Stagecoach 2024.
According to his ABC bio, Keith's guilty pleasure is Ben & Jerry's ice cream. He said that he can never have just one scoop. On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, he revealed that his favorite flavor is the darkest, deepest, most decadent chocolate. Keith shared that he really doesn't have a food that he can't stand, but he mentioned durian and uni. He added that he didn't use to like peaches, but he learned to eat them about seven years ago.
Keith also stated that if he could have any superpower, he'd choose strength. The most adventurous thing that he's ever done is jump out of a plane. Keith said that he loves his life, and he tells people, "Love your life, if anything else. No regrets." According to his ABC bio, his advice to others is that age is just a number, and that "Younger people shouldn't be scared of growing older. Getting older ROCKS!"Keith also revealed that he's a Bachelor Nation superfan.
The Golden Bachelorette's Keith Gordon's Instagram
Keith Is Active On The Social Media Platform
Keith can be found on Instagram at @keith_gonzo. His first post is from 2017. Keith's profile mostly features pictures of him and his daughters, including a Christmas 2023 post from Mexico. In the caption of the post, he wrote, "Love these young women so much. So proud of each one. Thanks for putting up with me."
Some of Keith's most recent posts are about his Golden Bachelorette experience. In one, he shared a photograph of him and Joan meeting on premiere night, and he captioned it, "I once believed love would be black and white, but it’s GOLDEN!!!" These words are lyrics from Taylor Swift's song, "Daylight."
Joan and Keith already have a strong connection on The Golden Bachelorette. Based on the premiere, Keith seems like a very genuine person. Like Joan, he values family very much. This will surely be something that connects them throughout the season, in addition to their shared interests. Keith might be the perfect match for Joan, and he's already earned her first impression rose. Hopefully, Joan and Keith will live happily ever after, thanks to The Golden Bachelorette.
