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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Strikes a Chord With Viewers; Are You Enjoying the Reality Show Look at a Second Chance at Love?
After two episodes of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor, it has become a hit for the network and its fall programming.
The season premiere of the senior spin-off gave the dating franchise a three-year high in total viewers which includes: The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise.
The lead, Gerry Turner, was formerly married to his high school sweetheart of 43 years. They share three children together and as he told the back-story, he was by his wife’s bedside when she passed.

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Instead of young women vying for love, who often have the cattiest of catfights, the more mature women competing for Gerry’s heart have revealed that they haven’t felt love in many years; often after losing their husbands and the love of their lives. In addition, they actually seem happy and supportive of each other! When is the last time you have seen that on a ‘Bachelor’ franchise?
So far, there are far more heart-tugging moments then on previous franchise shows. Just look at the Thursday, October 5th episode when contestant Nancy (while putting on a wedding dress for a photo shoot with Gerry) found herself overcome with emotion as it reminded her of her wedding to her late husband.
Once alone with Gerry, she shared, “I’ll be honest with you. I haven’t had a wedding dress on for 36 years, and it was when I married the love of my life.” Nancy explains that the wedding dress scenario was “overwhelming.” Gerry is very moved and explains he can relate because a year ago he walked by a bakery and smelled cinnamon, and it flooded him with memories of his wife Toni, who used to make cinnamon balls at Christmastime. Nancy shares, that her memories are both sad and joyful, but she adds, “I still have hope moving forward. I think that’s really important.”

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We hear another story from contestant Joan on her birthday, while talking to Gerry: “I’ve only had two birthdays since my husband passed away. It was a tough day. I have a hard time looking at the pictures, still.” She adds that before her husband passed away, he told her that he hoped she’d find another partner after he was gone. However, Joan wasn’t ready to hear it.
In the testimonial, Joan shared: “Gerry is definitely the first person I’ve dated that has lost a spouse. He’s very, very, very thoughtful about making sure you know that he sees you and is trying to connect with you.”

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When it came time for the second rose ceremony and Gerry had to say goodbye to the women he eliminated, our ‘Golden Bachelor’ actually broke down in tears. When have you seen a lead ‘Bachelor’ feel such emotion? Gerry knew that these women would be crushed as they put themselves out there, many for the first time in years, to find another chance at love.
So, what are your impressions of ‘The Golden Bachelor’? Is it resonating with you? Do you think the twist on the reality-dating formula will ultimately fall back on old tropes of the show, or do you think this might move you to tears as Gerry’s journey to find love continues? Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, watch Gerry and the women during their first group date, where ultimately, Nancy received the group date rose.
I just love it, and think it’s wonderful……if it’s for real. This man seems so honest, etc,etc too good to be true and we all know what that means. He’s also amazingly good looking for 72 years old. I could eat him with a soup spoon, ha,ha. This is the only Bachelor show I’ve ever watched so I hope I won’t be too disappointed when the final rose is given out. Some of the women I’m rooting for and some of the others I’m like, oh God NO, not her! . It sure is entertaining to say the least.
I agree. I’m loving it. Gerry is great, so honest and rare. What a gem. This season is great. Right after Charity’s. She too was honest and rare. The bachelor for so long got away from real people and that’s what started the show making it interesting and fun to watch. Let’s hope they are going back in the right direction again
I love this show. I will keep watching every season. I watch a handful of seasons of the young version. I gave it up because they were too self-centered for me. These people care for each other and enjoy the process together.
I don’t usually watch The Bachelor, but I’m watching this season.
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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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