Golden Bachelorette 2024, led by the charismatic Joan Vasso, has captivated audiences nationwide since its debut. The show has been a whirlwind of drama, romance, and unexpected twists, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Vassos, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, competed in the inaugural season of "The Golden Bachelor" for Gerry Turner's rose. Now, Vassos is the first lead of "The Golden Bachelorette," entertaining a pool of 24 men hailing from coast to coast.

After becoming widowed following the death of her husband in 2021, Joan Vassos looked to find love once again on season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette. Who Are Joan Vassos’ Final 2 on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?

The premiere episode of The Golden Bachelorette opens with Vassos preparing for her first night as the lead of the new series, where she’ll meet 24 golden men who are after her heart. She says she’s felt happier than she has in a long time and is hoping she’ll be able to find her second great love in this lifetime.

Joan Vassos' season of "The Golden Bachelorette" is set to premiere on Sept. 18. The men include a San Jose, California, girl dad and a private investor in Florida.

Joan Vassos gets another chance at love as the star of "The Golden Bachelorette." Here's what we know about if she gets engaged at the end.

This is the series premiere of "The Golden Bachelorette" and comes almost a year after its counterpart, "The Golden Bachelor" premiered.

Although Joan shared an emotional arc as one of Gerry Turner ’s contestants on the first Golden Bachelor last fall, she self-eliminated early and was a dark horse pick for the female-led version of the senior show.

The first season of "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres tonight. Here are the 24 contestants, what time the show airs and where to watch Joan Vassos.