In a delightful twist on traditional dating shows, The Golden Bachelorette, featuring Joan Vassos, concluded its season with a heartfelt final rose given to Chock Chapple. Meanwhile, love is also blooming among cast members from both The Golden Bachelor and its spin-off, as some former contestants are exploring romantic possibilities with one another. Launched as a refreshing take on the dating show format, The Golden Bachelor and its subsequent Bachelorette version aimed to spotlight the love journeys of senior citizens, quickly garnering a positive response from audiences across the nation.
Since the airing of these programs, many single contestants from both series have developed connections. Among them is 65-year-old Michael Stevens, who competed in the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette. Recently, Michael opened up on a podcast about his interactions with several women, hinting at some potential romantic sparks.
Michael Stevens Engaging with a Familiar Contender
“Really Nice Lady”
Michael, a retired bank CEO hailing from Denver, North Carolina, initially sought romance during his time on The Golden Bachelorette but unfortunately did not capture Joan Vassos’ affection. However, during an engaging episode of the Bachelor Happy Hour Podcast, he shared that he has been exchanging messages with Kathy Swarts, one of the contestants from The Golden Bachelor.
Michael’s Romantic Interests Expand
Spotlight on One Special Woman
In addition to his budding friendship with Kathy, Michael expressed interest in connecting with other women from The Golden Bachelor. Among them, he specifically mentioned a desire to meet Nancy Hulkower, a 60-year-old retired interior designer from Alexandria, Virginia. Michael noted, “I think all the guys would like to meet Nancy, to be honest with you.”
“She’s a beautiful woman, and she seems really grounded, so that’s intriguing.”
Is Michael Ready for Another Journey on The Bachelor?
“I’d Be All-In”
When asked about his pursuit of love, Michael revealed he is still on the lookout and would eagerly consider participating in another edition of the Bachelor franchise. While he didn’t find love during The Golden Bachelorette, he described the experience as rewarding and expressed a keen interest in joining a potential The Golden Bachelor In Paradise season, stating, “I don’t think they will do it, but I’d love it if they did. I’d be all-in.”
Name: Michael Stevens |
Age: 65 |
Occupation: Retired Bank CEO |
Location: Denver, North Carolina |
The Golden Bachelorette season 1 is available for streaming on Hulu, allowing fans to catch up on all the heartfelt moments.
For more details, listen to the full episode on the Bachelor Happy Hour Podcast.
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