Joan Vassos Announced as First 'Golden Bachelorette'

The 61-year-old grandmother and former 'Golden Bachelor' contestant will lead ABC's new senior dating show.

Andy Cohen suggested 'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps for the role.
Vassos left 'The Golden Bachelor' to care for her daughter, earning fan admiration.
Fans criticized the over-edited promo photo for Vassos.
Vassos is a school administrator from Rockville, Maryland.
The show will premiere this fall on ABC.