‘Golden Bachelor’ finale tonight: How to watch live, details about Hollywood Reporter story
Tonight is officially the night — to whom will Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner give his final rose?
Bachelor Nation will tune in to the two-hour finale as 72-year-old retired restaurateur from Hudson, Indiana, is expected to announce not just which woman he can live with, but which woman he can't live without.
"Join us for the dramatic finale of Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's journey to find love," ABC said in a press release about the finale. "Will it be Leslie or Theresa? Will Gerry be able to choose between the two women he loves?"
What will happen on 'The Golden Bachelor' finale?
Viewers will see finalists Leslie and Theresa meet Gerry's family and spend a finale date with Turner. They'll likely see Turner get down on one knee as well as get an update as to what's going on with him post-production.
ABC teased trailers for the final episode, showcasing what looks to be an emotional and dramatic finale. Scenes show an excited Turner as he proposes to his final choice, but multiple shots also show him in tears at having to break the other woman's heart.
"The only time I've felt worse in my whole life was when my wife passed away, and this is a close second" says Turner in a past trailer.
Watch the previous teaser trailer below:
What time does 'The Golden Bachelor' finale?
The two-hour "Golden Bachelor" finale airs at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
What channel can I find the 'Golden Bachelor' finale?
The "Golden Bachelor" finale episode will air live on the ABC Network.
Where can I stream 'Golden Bachelor' finale if I don't have cable?
You can watch "The Golden Bachelor" finale live on the official ABC application. It does require you to provide your TV provider details.
The new episode of "The Golden Bachelor" will be made available the next day to stream on Hulu's website or mobile app. The previous eight episodes are available to stream on the platform as well.
You can also watch it on YouTube TV, fuboTV and Sling TV.
How long is the 'Golden Bachelor' finale?
Make sure to grab some popcorn and the entire bottle of rosé, this finale is going to be two hours instead of the usual hourlong episodes fans are used to.
Who are the final two women — Leslie Fhima and Theresa Nist?
The two finalists competing for Turner's heart and hand in marriage are:
Theresa Nist, 70, is a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
Leslie Fhima, 64, is a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Where will 'Golden Bachelor' finale take place?
The finale was filmed in Costa Rica.
Like most seasons of the flagship show, the finale first started off at the "Bachelor Mansion" in Los Angeles until the hometown portion of the show.
When was 'Golden Bachelor' filmed this year?
Filming for the "Golden Bachelor" began in August of this year and concluded sometime in September. It's unclear when exactly the finale was filmed.
The Hollywood Reporter: Gerry Turner has a 'Not-So-Golden' past
A day before the finale premiered, The Hollywood Reporter released a report that potentially reveals a few thorns in "Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner's tale.
The show credits Turner as a restaurateur but THR says the lead "last owned a restaurant in 1985" after selling a hamburger drive-in franchise in Iowa, according to his LinkedIn account. From there, the report says he worked various sales and management positions within the food industry.
The show also claims he retired at 55 but THR said he worked gigs installing hot tubs and doing maintenance work at a health center.
As for his love life after losing his wife, Toni, in 2017, THR interviewed his former co-worker, Carolyn (a pseudonym for the woman who requested not to be named), who claimed the two had a three-year relationship one month after his wife died.
The report says that the two moved in together after 10 months but their relationship would turn rocky. She detailed Turner's control on finances, comments on her appearance and their breakup, where Turner is said to have kicked her out despite her having a broken foot.
Carolyn said to reporters she was going to just brush off his sudden TV gig until she saw the attention and support it was getting from the public.
THR said neither ABC nor Turner responded to requests for comments. To read the entire report from The Hollywood Reporter, click here to view in a different browser.
What has 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner said about his dating life following his wife's death?
The same day as the THR story, People magazine released an exclusive interview with Turner, which detailed his love life in his own words.
The "Golden Bachelor" told reporters that he attempted to date after one year of grieving the death of his high school sweetheart, but soon realized he wasn't ready every time he tried.
"I've dated a number of times since Toni's passed, more recently than back closer to when she's passed," Turner told People magazine. "For one reason or another, the attempts didn't work out. I could give you a wide range of reasons, but it doesn't really matter."
He then stated after years of trying, he decided to give up and accepted he would be alone. Until the "Golden Bachelor" arrived. While Turner couldn't share how his season ends, he teased it “worked out” for him.
“I headed toward the end, I was really in conflict about several of the women,” Turner said. “As very specific events occurred, it really helped me gain clarity on what I wanted to do.”
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hollywood Reporter interviews apparent ex-girlfriend of Golden Bachelor
