A few months ago, ABC was searching for the star of its new reality series, The Golden Bachelorette, and reached out to none other than Susan Lucci, the famous soap opera star known for All My Children.

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The Rejection: Susan Lucci, 77, revealed that the production offered her the lead role for the first season, but she politely declined. Although she admitted to being a huge fan of The Golden Bachelor, she decided to pass on the opportunity.
Her Story: Susan suffered a major loss in 2022 when her husband, Helmut Huber, passed away after 52 years of marriage.

The Final Choice: On May 14, ABC announced that the lead for this fall’s season will be Joan Vassos, 61 (a former contestant from the men’s version). Joan stated that she is truly looking for love and a partner, noting that she prefers this experience over struggling with traditional dating apps.