ABC Reveals 24 Men Vying for Joan Vassos’ Heart

Three men named Charles, a father to a former “Bachelor” contestant, another Gary (spelled differently than “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner), and 19 other men are eager to compete for “Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos’ heart.

The 24 senior men — the average age of 64 — were revealed by ABC on Tuesday as the selected contestants for the debut season of “The Golden Bachelorette.”

Vassos, who is 61, was a contestant on the first season of “The Golden Bachelor” with bachelor Gerry Turner. Despite a promising connection with Turner, Vassos chose to leave the show prematurely to take care of her daughter, who was suffering from a medical emergency.

She is a mother of four and a grandmother of two. She lost her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer, according to ABC. Vassos works as a private school administrator and enjoys cooking, spending time with her dog, and listening to Elton John.

“I’m very picky about a man being a gentleman,” Vassos said in a promo clip for the upcoming series. “Somebody with a big heart, somebody who is generous, and also somebody who is humble.”

ABC unveiled the men who will compete for Vassos’ heart on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette.” There are 24 men, all ready for a second chance at love.

William ‘Bill’ is a divorced father and romantic, who is ready to fall in love again. “I am Latin; romance is in my blood!” he said. The retired videographer has two daughters, loves playing the guitar, and is hopeful he will find love on “The Golden Bachelorette.” Age: 68, Occupation: Retired videographer, Hometown: Portland, Oregon.

Robert ‘Bob’ is a surfer, chiropractor, and Pixar fan, looking for a patient and loving woman. Bob is divorced and ready for a second chance at love. Age: 66, Occupation: Chiropractor, Hometown: Marina Del Ray, California.

Charles K. is prepared to show that men over 60 “still have game, charm, and swag.” The portfolio manager loves to travel, values family, fashion, and his relationships with his five children. Age: 62, Occupation: Portfolio manager, Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Charles L., originally from rural China, is a father of two and ready to find love for a second time. He is a retired financial analyst and a fan of Britney Spears. Age: 66, Occupation: Retired financial analyst, Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The third and final Charles competing for Vassos’ heart goes by “Chock.” He is a business owner, father, pet owner to a black lab, and a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. Age: 60, Occupation: Insurance executive, Hometown: Wichita, Kansas.

Christopher has three kids and seven grandchildren. He owns a construction company, likes cooking healthy meals, and hopes to show off his cooking skills for Vassos. Age: 64, Occupation: Contractor, Hometown: West Babylon, New York.

Daniel ‘Dan’ has recently been unlucky in love and is ready to find the person he wants to grow old with. He values relationships with his two daughters and sister and enjoys going to the farmers market. Age: 64, Occupation: Private investigator, Hometown: Naples, California.

David took a 16-year dating break to focus on raising his children but is finally ready to find love. He loves spontaneous trips and is looking for a woman to travel with. Age: 68, Occupation: Rancher, Hometown: Austin, Texas.

Gary, the godson of eight-time Grammy winner Tina Turner, also has a talent for singing and dancing. A father of two, he enjoys his retirement in Palm Desert but has a dry dating life. Age: 65, Occupation: Retired finance executive, Hometown: Palm Desert, California.

Gil is a father of two who dreams of retiring soon and moving to Hawaii, where he can hopefully share retired life with a lovely wife. He loves holding hands and enjoys going to comedy clubs. Age: 60, Occupation: Educator, Hometown: Mission Viejo, California.

Gregg, along with his three daughters, loves keeping up with “Bachelor Nation” shows as a family. He has a dog named FlipFlop and considers himself well-read with a great sense of humor. Age: 64, Occupation: Retired university VP, Hometown: Longboat Key, Florida.

Guy is an emergency room doctor and assures fans he is not the “grumpy old man” type. He loves spending time with his four children and a grandchild and is ready to find the woman he’ll spend the rest of his life with. Age: 66, Occupation: ER doctor, Hometown: Reno, Nevada.

John ‘Jack’ traveled to Italy alone last year and realized he wants to find a woman to travel with. The father and grandfather hopes he can cook a nice meal and travel the world with Vassos. Age: 68, Occupation: Caterer, Hometown: Chicago, Illinois.

Jonathan hopes to prove there are good guys with pure intentions out there. The father of two still considers his children his No. 1 priority but is ready to date again. He owns a pet dog, cat, and rabbit. Age: 61, Occupation: Shipping consultant, Hometown: Oakland, Iowa.

Jordan maintains close relationships with his three daughters and three brothers. He loves taking his dog on lakeside walks and trying new restaurants. Age: 61, Occupation: Sales manager, Hometown: Chicago, Illinois.

Keith has spent most of his adult life as a single dad raising his three daughters, but is now an empty nester and feels ready for love. He believes you are never too old to fall in love. Age: 62, Occupation: Girl dad, Hometown: San Jose, California.

Kenneth ‘Ken’ is young at heart and loves being active. He enjoys spending time with his adult children, playing tennis, and cycling. Age: 60, Occupation: Property management treasurer, Hometown: Peabody, Massachusetts.

Kim, a retired Naval officer, loves sailing and wants to take Vassos out on his sailboat. The father and grandfather wants to make his future partner feel loved and special. Age: 69, Occupation: Retired Navy captain, Hometown: Seattle, Washington.

Mark is the father to former “Bachelor” winner Kelsey Anderson, who fell in love with Joey Graziadei in Season 28 of “The Bachelor.” After experiencing his daughter’s success in “Bachelor Nation,” he was inspired to join himself. Age: 57, Occupation: Army veteran, Hometown: Leesville, Louisiana.

Micheal enjoys movies, reading, gardens, and the company of his two sons. He looks forward to the opportunity to fall in love again. Age: 65, Occupation: Retired banking CEO, Hometown: Denver, North Carolina.

Pablo, originally from Buenos Aires, is a volunteer EMT who enjoys rom-coms, ultramarathons, and visits with his children and grandchildren. Age: 63, Occupation: Retired UN agency director, Hometown: Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Pascal is a French salon owner, proud father, and grandfather. Although not a great cook, he “makes great reservations!” He is looking for a passionate partner who is full of life. Age: 69, Occupation: Salon owner, Hometown: Chicago, Illinois.

Ralph ‘RJ’ believes “old guys are still vibrant and suitable for love!” He enjoys golfing and spending time with his friends. RJ is looking for his “forever snuggle bunny.” Age: 66, Occupation: Financial advisor, Hometown: Irvine, California.

Thomas, a New York City fireman and father of three, loves walks in Central Park while listening to Elton John and eating ice cream. He says he is a great gift-giver, so Vassos could get showered in presents! Age: 62, Occupation: Fire department chief, Hometown: New York, New York.

The first season of “Golden Bachelorette” premieres on ABC on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. MDT. Subsequent episodes will air on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. MDT. The series is available to stream on Hulu after episodes air live.