ABC's 'The Golden Bachelorette' Spinoff Confirmed for Fall Release

ABC has announced the launch of a new spinoff, The Golden Bachelorette, set to debut this fall, following the success of The Golden Bachelor. The network also revealed the renewal of The Bachelorette for its 21st season, scheduled to air in the summer, with cast details to be announced later. The Golden Bachelorette is the latest addition to the franchise, which includes Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelor. Despite the success of The Golden Bachelor, questions arose about the narrative of its star, Gerry Turner, as a widower who hadn't dated since his wife's passing.