"The Golden Bachelor" Premiere Draws 11 Million Viewers, Gerry Turner Steals Hearts and Breaks Family Promise

The premiere episode of "The Golden Bachelor" has garnered over 11 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms in its first week. The show's star, Gerry Turner, has stolen the hearts of audiences. Gerry, who is 71 years old, admitted to breaking a promise to his family during filming. He also mentioned that his family had input on the Fantasy Suites. Gerry surprised retirement home residents with a premiere screening of the show. In the premiere episode, Gerry met his 22 potential wives and heard some naughty jokes. He reflected on his journey to find love and expressed regrets about this season. Gerry believes that age and maturity make a difference in love and lust. ABC executives are prioritizing "The Golden Bachelor" and have high hopes for its success. Gerry, a widower, hopes to show that dating after retirement is not as unusual as reality TV portrays it.