The Bachelor: A 71-year-old man is the star of the new version of the show!

ABC’s hit reality show The Bachelor, a pioneer in the genre, is announcing a new version for the upcoming fall season!

We’ll be treated to The Golden Bachelor, featuring a contestant… who’s 71 years old!

The man’s name, a widower, is Gerry, the oldest Bachelor to date!

It’s never too late to fall in love… again,” is ABC’s slogan for the show.

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An endearing man who married his childhood sweetheart, but his wife, with whom he had two daughters, sadly passed away.

Gerry gives love a second chance, and we’re betting he’ll inspire others to do the same!

What a great idea!

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We wish Gerry the best of luck in finding his significant other…

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