The first season of The Golden Bachelorette, featuring Joan Vassos and her eventual engagement to Chock Chapple, just wrapped up earlier this month, so that means The Golden Bachelor season 2 is next. That season marked a significant leap for the franchise by securing another engagement with a Golden lead--especially following the mixed reception of The Golden Bachelor season 1. Now, fans are eager to find out when the lead for The Golden Bachelor season 2 will be announced, especially since a lot of viewers weren't satisfied with this past season's cast of characters.
The Golden Bachelor season 1 starred Gerry Turner, who a lot of fans instantly fell in love with. While the show ran smoothly on-screen, his reputation took a hit after the season wrapped, as the portrayal of him on the show didn't align with the reality of his life. Despite being a widower excited to join a high-profile franchise like The Bachelor, Gerry was thrust into an inauthentic role that didn’t quite suit him. As viewers await the announcement of the next Golden Bachelor, many are left wondering if the second season will turn out better than the first.
What's The Golden Franchise Schedule Been Like?
They Tend To Follow A Formula
On July 17, 2023, Gerry was announced as the inaugural lead of The Golden Bachelor. Filming began in August 2023 in Los Angeles, later concluding in Costa Rica with his engagement to Theresa Nist. The whole production spanned approximately a month, and the first episode of the series aired on September 28, 2023. Now that the production schedule for season 2 has been unveiled, we can get a better idea of when we can expect it to air.
The Bachelor Nation website recently posted a casting call for women interested in joining the upcoming season of The Golden Bachelor. The application process involves answering a series of questions to help producers narrow down potential contestants. One of the questions specifically asks if applicants have any commitments from June to August 2025, and although ABC has yet to confirm the official filming dates, the casting call strongly suggests that the cameras will begin rolling around that time.
Top Lead Choices For The Next Golden Bachelor
There's One Major Standout
Although there's been speculation that The Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson could be the next Golden Bachelor, no official announcement has been made yet. While Mark and Joan explored their connection on the show, he was eliminated just before the hometown visits. Given his popularity with viewers, many fans have started to assume that he might be the one selected to lead the next season of the franchise as we wait for confirmation.
Jesse Palmer, the host of The Bachelor franchise, has teased the potential candidates for the next Golden Bachelor. In a recent interview with TV Insider, Jesse revealed there are "multiple" contenders for the lead, according to Swooon. He expressed several men from Joan's season could make excellent leads; however, he also acknowledged he wasn't sure how everything would unfold yet.
When Will The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Premiere
There Are A Few Clues
Unfortunately, fans probably won't know who the lead for season 2 is for another couple of months. Because filming is presumed to be from June to August, the next Golden Bachelor will likely be announced early next year. After production wraps, they like to get the show out pretty quickly, so the first episode of the season will likely premiere in September 2025, the same month season 1 kicked off.
