There are signs thatThe Golden Bachelorseason 2 is making a huge mistake with casting, as a recent update raises questions.The Golden Bachelorseason 1 saw lead Gerry Turner date22Goldenwomenbefore he ended up getting engaged and then married to Theresa Nist. The show highlighting what dating is like for seniors got a massively positive reception, and paved the way for a successful pilot season ofThe Golden Bachelorette. Joan Vassos, one of the women dating Gerry, was chosen as the lead, and she dated24Goldenmenbefore getting engaged to Chock Chapple.
The last two years the latest editions toThe Bachelorfranchise have been around, there has been very high viewer engagement and positive reception of both shows. This means the sky is the limit. Despite Gerry not working out with Theresa, and Joan and Chock struggling to figure out their long-distance logistics, there is still a lot of hope as viewers are drawn to the senior dating premise. However,The Golden Bachelorseason 2’s casting is taking a shocking turn, and breaking from the norm, which could spell trouble, especially considering a certain factor.
The Golden Franchise Follows A Schedule
TheGoldenfranchise follows a schedule.The Golden Bachelorseason 1 was filmed in August 2023, and aired in Fall 2023. Joan was chosen asThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 lead in May 2024, and the show was filmed in July 2024, and aired in Fall 2024. That means the nextGolden Bachelorwill be chosen in the very near future. While Gerry was cast from a casting call and subsequent interviews and determination, Joan was selected from the pool ofGolden Bachelorseason 1 women.
The Bachelorfranchise’s trend has always beento cast the next lead from the previous counterpart season.Meaning, the nextGolden Bachelorshould trendily be cast fromThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 contestants. Gerry was chosen because it was a new show at the time, and there has been no reasoning to indicate the need to go outside of the franchise forThe Golden Bachelorseason 2 lead, but that’s what’s potentially happening.
Bachelor Production Is Casting Outside The Franchise
Which Is Not Normal For Bachelor Nation
In late March 2024, it was announced (via@zacharyreality) and other outlets thatThe Golden Bachelorwas having an open casting call for season 2. Fans of the franchise were invited to nominate their family member, friend, co-worker, etc, to apply to be the lead for the upcoming season. The casting call means that theGoldennetwork is searching outside ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 2 men for a lead.
The casting application window has already been closed, so production is likely narrowing down their decision as to who will be the next lead. Since the official announcement of the lead choice hasn’t been made yet, it’s unclear whetherGoldenproduction actually plans on casting outside the network for the next lead, but it is a sign that that is very likely. Having a casting call when there are eligible and popular singles from the previous season is concerning, asit’s breaking from the traditional casting approach of the show.
Charles Ling Is The Golden Bachelorette Fan Favorite
It would be a mistake to start casting leads from outside the network, becausefans have counted on the mystery surrounding who would be chosenas the lead from the previous season. Moreover, there are solid choices amongThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 men for the lead choice. Namely, Charles Ling. Chinese-born Charles stole the show with his humor, relatability, and charisma. During the men’s tell all, Charles was nominated by the crowd to be the nextGolden Bachelor, and his cast mates and online fans have echoed that sentiment.
Charles would be the right choice for the next lead, as fans are already wholly engaged with him and want to see him succeed in love.
By opening up casting to the public,The Golden Bachelorseason 2 will likely have an unknown to the franchise face, which isn’t the smartest move since Charles has won the internet. There could be potential resentment from fans over Charles not being chosen, and fans could have a hard time connecting with a new person over the fan-favorite.
