TV hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are excited about their ideal candidate for the inaugural season of ABC’s upcoming show The Golden Bachelorette.
After the success of The Bachelor‘s spinoff series The Golden Bachelor, which highlighted older contestants seeking love and made its debut in the fall of 2023, ABC is now in the casting phase for its companion series, The Golden Bachelorette, set to premiere this fall.
Kotb and Hager wasted no time in naming their preferred leading lady for the series during an interview with E! News host Justin Sylvester on February 12, as seen here. Together they nominated “Kathie Lee Gifford” as the ideal golden bachelorette.
Gifford, with whom Kotb shared hosting duties on Today for over a decade, is, in Kotb’s eyes, an exemplary choice for The Golden Bachelorette.
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Despite Sylvester’s skepticism about whether the 70-year-old Gifford would be inclined to join the show—joking about the amount of chardonnay it might require—Kotb remains hopeful, stating with confidence that Gifford’s potential participation would be a major hit.
Both Kotb and Hager later reiterated their enthusiasm for Gifford’s potential involvement when speaking with Entertainment Tonight. Kotb speculated that Gifford would generate a lot of excitement on the show, and Hager playfully envisioned Gifford’s romantic escapades in the hot tub, a scenario Kotb believed could transpire effortlessly.
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FAQ
- What is ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
- When is ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ expected to air?
- Who do Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager think should be ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
- Has Kathie Lee Gifford agreed to be on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
The Golden Bachelorette is a new spinoff show from the popular reality series The Bachelor, but focused on senior contestants finding love. It follows the successful premiere of the spinoff show The Golden Bachelor.
The show is expected to make its debut in the fall, although a specific premiere date has not yet been announced by ABC.
They have nominated Kathie Lee Gifford as the perfect candidate for the show’s first season.
As of now, there has been no confirmation that Kathie Lee Gifford has agreed or been approached to participate in the show.
Conclusion
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are championing the beloved Kathie Lee Gifford to serve as the first-ever star of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette. With the show targeting a fall release, excitement and speculation build about who will capture the hearts of TV viewers as the golden bachelorette. Despite the playful banter and the uncertain odds involving chardonnay, the proposal made by the dynamic hosting duo has certainly sparked curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming series.