Ohio Woman Among contestants on Season 2 of “the Golden Bachelor”
MARION, OH – An Ohio woman is among the 23 contestants vying for the heart of Gerry Turner on the upcoming second season of “The Golden Bachelor.” Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio, will appear on the ABC reality dating show when it premieres Wednesday, September 24 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. The show will also be available the next day on Hulu.
the inclusion of an Ohio native adds local interest to the popular series, wich features senior citizens seeking love. “The Golden Bachelor” gained meaningful attention last fall with its inaugural season, demonstrating a demand for romance stories featuring older adults. Season 2 aims to build on that success with a new leading man and a fresh group of hopefuls.
According to ABC,the women competing for Mel Owens’ affection represent a diverse range of backgrounds and professions.Other contestants include a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami, a retired IRS employee from Colorado, and a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas.
The full list of contestants is as follows:
* Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami.
* Amy, 63, a full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey.
* Andra, 77, a retired federal worker from Los Angeles.
* Carla,62,a former model from Los Angeles.
* Carol, 63, family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California.
* Cheryl,66,a retired IRS employee from Englewood,Colorado.
* Cindy,60,a retired biomedical engineer from Austin,Texas.
* Debbie, 65, a fitness professional from Denver.
* Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska.
* Gerri, 64, a home care agency CEO from Rockville, Maryland.
* Lily, 72, a retired elementary school teacher from Pacific palisades, California.
* Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio.
* Maia, 58, a college sports consultant from Malibu, California.
* Monica B., 62, a flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama.
* Monica P., 60, a cosmetic dentist from birmingham, Alabama.
* Mylene, 61, a casino VIP host from Las Vegas, Nevada.
* Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami beach, Florida.
* Peg, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las vegas, Nevada.
* Robin, 63, a wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California.
* Roxanne, 62, a longevity nurse from Austin, Texas.
* Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, California.
* Terri, 71, a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas.
* Tracy, 62, an interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana.