Susan Lucci Declines Role as First 'Golden Bachelorette'

The 'All My Children' star reveals she was approached by ABC but chose to remain a fan rather than a participant.

Susan Lucci, 77, shared that ABC contacted her publicist about leading 'The Golden Bachelorette'.
Lucci, a recent fan of 'The Golden Bachelor', decided the role was not for her.
ABC announced Joan Vassos, a contestant from 'The Golden Bachelor', as the first 'Golden Bachelorette'.
Vassos, 61, left 'The Golden Bachelor' early to care for her daughter and is now set to star in her own season.
Lucci has expressed enjoyment in watching the series but prefers not to participate.