May 15, 2024 • bachelor insider
Gerry Turner, Leslie Fhima & More React to Joan Vassos Being Announced as First Golden Bachelorette
Showing the love!
This week, Joan Vassos was announced as the very first Golden Bachelorette.
The historic news was followed by an outpouring of love and support from fans and her fellow Bachelor Nation stars.
Many of Joan’s fellow “Golden Bachelor” stars, like lead Gerry Turner, showed their support on Instagram after the news was shared.
Gerry wrote, “Dear Joan, Congratulations on being named the first ever Golden Bachelorette. You will be phenomenal as the new representative of a generation. From one Golden to another… relax, breathe, and enjoy. - Gerry”
How sweet!
Joan’s castmate Leslie Fhima shared a photo with Joan on her Story and wrote, “Happy for my friend Joan! First Golden Bachelorette!”
Jesse Palmer also shared his excitement over the news writing, “I CANNOT WAIT!”
And former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia said “SO EXCITED!” with yellow heart emojis.
Joan replied to all of the love on her Instagram Stories shortly after the announcement.
She wrote, “Positively overwhelmed by all of the love and support! From the bottom of my heart thank you all!”
We can’t wait to watch Joan’s journey to find love kick off this fall on ABC! See you on Wednesday nights for Joan’s season.
