Joan Vassos is making Bachelor Nation history as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. The 61-year-old school principal begins her journey to find a second chance at love tonight. Find out what time The Golden Bachelorette premieres on ABC and how to watch the first season.

Vassos first appeared as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorthe first version of the senior dating show starring Gerry Turner. She left the show in week three due to a family emergency. During the November 2023 episode “Women Tell All”, Vassos explained that she had to rush to support her daughter, who was struggling with postnatal depression following the birth of her baby.

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The Rockville, Maryland, native was married to her husband John for 32 years before he passed away in January 2021 from pancreatic cancer. “He was the husband who always made me feel safe and loved,” she wrote on Instagram three years after his death.

Now Vassos is on a new quest for love as the lead in ABC’s first series The Golden Bachelorette. In an interview with People in July, she shared the qualities she looks for in a suitor. “I’m very picky about a man who is a gentleman. I look for someone who has a big heart, who is generous and also humble,” she said.

In August, ABC revealed the 24 men vying for Joan’s heart. The contestants, ranging in age from 57 to 69, include a diverse group that includes Kelsey Anderson’s father, Tina Turner’s godson, an emergency room doctor, an NYPD fire chief, a rancher, a chiropractor and more. See the full list of contestants here.

What time is it The Golden Bachelorette Premiering tonight on ABC?

The Golden Bachelorette will premiere with a two-hour episode on September 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC.

How to watch The Golden Bachelorette On cable and streaming

The Golden Bachelorette airs every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You can stream ABC online at ABC.com with a cable provider login. Those without cable can watch ABC on live TV streaming services like Hulu+ Live TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and SlingTV, all of which offer free trials.

New episodes of The Golden Bachelorette will be available on Hulu the following day. The most affordable Hulu plan, which includes ads, costs $7.99 per month and comes with a 30-day free trial. The Hulu (No Ads) plan costs $17.99 per month, and Hulu + Live TV is available for $76.99 per month with a three-day free trial.

What is The Golden Bachelorette Release schedule?

New episodes of The Golden Bachelorette airs weekly on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes available to stream the following day (Thursday) on Hulu.

ABC has not yet announced the full schedule The Golden Bachelore. Last year The Golden Bachelor contained nine episodes and a wedding special that aired over a month after the finale. Stay tuned for details on homecoming dates, the Men Tell All reunion, Fantasy Suites, and the season finale.

How does it work The Golden Bachelorette Work?

The Golden Bachelorettea spin-off of the popular Bachelor franchise, follows a similar format but focuses on an older demographic. The show revolves around a single older woman looking for love among a group of men in their 60s and older.

ABC’s first spin-off, The Golden Bachelorpremiered on September 28 and starred 72-year-old Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur and widower from Hudson, Indiana. The Golden Bachelorette is expected to follow a similar structure, including a first look in the debut episode, one-on-one and group dates, hometown visits, and more.

At the end of each episode, the Golden Bachelorette hands out roses to the men she wants to continue dating. Those who don’t receive a rose are eliminated from the show.

Check out the official teaser for The Golden Bachelorette Below season 1.