Kathy Griffin Expresses Interest in Becoming the Next Golden Bachelorette
The comedian shared her unconventional pitch for the role on a recent podcast, and ABC has not ruled out the possibility of meeting with her.
- Kathy Griffin, 64, announced her desire to star as the next lead in ABC's senior dating show, The Golden Bachelorette, during an appearance on the Politickin' podcast.
- Griffin proposed a bold and comedic concept for the show's format, joking about her approach to selecting contestants in the first episode.
- ABC has not confirmed a second season of The Golden Bachelorette but has indicated openness to discussing the possibility of Griffin's involvement.
- The Golden Bachelor franchise has not previously featured celebrity leads, though Griffin's interest follows past expressions of interest by other public figures like Susan Lucci and Kathie Lee Gifford.
- Griffin, who recently finalized her divorce from Randy Bick, shared that her comedy tour has been a source of healing and humor during this transitional phase of her life.