Gerry Turner’s search for love on the Bachelor franchise’s new show begins Sept. 28 on ABC.

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Meet 'The Golden Bachelor's' first season of hopeful seniors

LOS ANGELES — The women of “The Golden Bachelor” were revealed Wednesday!

The 22 contestants, who are between the ages of 60 and 75, will be vying for a shot at love with 71-year-old Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur from Indiana.

“What I hope is that I can look at one of these women, and know that I found the right person,” Turner said of his experience on the romantic reality TV show.

The “Golden Bachelor” stars.

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Just like Gerry, many of these golden ladies had decades-long relationships, children and grandchildren and are ready to open themselves up to someone else again.

“I don’t want to be alone anymore. I want to be in love again,” Theresa said in the cast announcement video.

“People have a mental picture of what a 73-year-old person is and what they look like, which is not me,” contestant Christina added.

What better way to spend your golden years?

Susan says it’s “the last chapter. The best chapter.”

Let’s meet the 2023 “Golden Bachelor” cast:

Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit, N.J.

Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit, N.J.

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April, 65, a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Fla.

April, 65, a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Fla.

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Christina, 73, a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, Calif.

Christina, 73, a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, Calif.

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Edith, 60, a retired realtor from Downey, Calif.

Edith, 60, a retired realtor from Downey, Calif.

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Ellen, 71, a retired teacher from Delray Beach Fla.

Ellen, 71, a retired teacher from Delray Beach Fla.

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Faith, 60, a high school teacher from Benton City, Wash.

Faith, 60, a high school teacher from Benton City, Wash.

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Jeanie, 65, a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tenn.

Jeanie, 65, a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tenn.

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Joan, 60, a private school administrator from Rockland, Md.

Joan, 60, a private school administrator from Rockland, Md.

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Kathy, 70, a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas

Kathy, 70, a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas.

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Leslie, 64, a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minn.

Leslie, 64, a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minn.

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Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, N.J.

Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, N.J.

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Marina, 60, an educator from Los Angeles, Calif.

Marina, 60, an educator from Los Angeles, Calif.

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Nancy, 60, a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Va.

Nancy, 60, a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Va.

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Natascha, 60, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City, N.Y.

Natascha, 60, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City, N.Y.

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Pamela, 75, a retired salon owner from Aurora, Ill.

Pamela, 75, a retired salon owner from Aurora, Ill.

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Patty, 70, a retired real estate professional from Durham, N.C.

Patty, 70, a retired real estate professional from Durham, N.C.

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Peggy, 69, a dental hygienist from East Haven, Conn.

Peggy, 69, a dental hygienist from East Haven, Conn.

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Renee, 67, a former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from Middleton, Wis.

Renee, 67, a former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from Middleton, Wis.

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Sandra, 75, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Ga.

Sandra, 75, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Ga.

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Susan, 66, a wedding officiant from Aston, Penn.

Susan, 66, a wedding officiant from Aston, Penn.

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Sylvia, 64, a public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Calif.

Sylvia, 64, a public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Calif.

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Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, N.J.

Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, N.J.

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MORE: ‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry on Fantasy Suites, celebrity crushes and looking for the ‘new’ love

Gerry Turner’s search for love on the Bachelor franchise’s new show will begin Sept. 28 at 8|7c on ABC. The show will be followed by “Bachelor in Paradise,” premiering at 9 p.m. ET.

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