Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos, 61, looks ageless in purple cut-out gown while filming with show alum

   

BACHELOR Nation has gotten a first look at the new Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos, in action as she films for the show.

In May, Joan, 61, was revealed to be the lead in the reality TV series.

Earlier this week, fans got a first look at The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos as she starts filming her upcoming season

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Earlier this week, fans got a first look at The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos as she starts filming her upcoming seasonCredit: Splash
 Joan Vassos wore a purple ensemble while Bachelorette alum Kaitlynn Bristowe stunned in red

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Joan Vassos wore a purple ensemble while Bachelorette alum Kaitlynn Bristowe stunned in redCredit: Splash
 Before her costume change, Joan Vassos arrived in style

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Before her costume change, Joan Vassos arrived in styleCredit: Splash
Earlier this week, the first-ever Golden Bachelorette was spotted filming for her upcoming season.

While arriving on set, Joan stunned in a pair of ankle-length blue jeans and a lowcut white tank top underneath a cropped pink jacket.

As the star was ready for a taping, the TV personality did a quick outfit change into a skintight purple dress.

Her fashion choice showed off her toned arms and legs while showing a small portion of her chest while wearing the cutout dress.

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The star also had her blonde hair down and makeup touched to perfection.

The show seemed to be filming a competition as a member of the Chippendales was spotted walking around the set.

Extras were lined around the block with posters ready to cheer on this year's men competing for Joan's heart.

Joan was also spotted with Kaitlynn Bristowe who was on Season 11 of The Bachelorette.

 

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The Bachelor alum showed off her fit figure in a long-sleeved short red dress and heels.

JOAN'S TIME ON THE GOLDEN BACHELOR
Golden Bachelor fans have already seen Joan as she was a contestant on Gerry Turner's season last year.

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner breaks down in tears as frontrunner Joan Vassos shatters his heart with shocking exit
However, halfway through the show, Joan had to leave due to a phone call she received from her daughter.

She took Gerry to speak to him privately right outside the Bachelor Mansion.

Joan said, "I got a text this morning and I think I need to go home and be a mom.

So as much as I don’t want to leave and I don’t want to leave our journey I’ve got to go home and be a parent."

 

The Golden Bachelor contestants
 

In 2023, the world was introduced to its first Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner.

Meet all of the women who were competing for Gerry's heart.

Theresa Nist (WINNER)
Leslie Fhima (RUNNER UP)
Faith Martin
Ellen Goltzer
Sandra Mason
Susan Noles
April Kirkwood
Kathy Swarts
Nancy Hulkower
Christina Kempton
Edith Aguirre
Joan Vassos (FIRST GOLDEN BACHELORETTE)
Jeanie Howard
Natascha Hardee
Peggy Dercole
Marina Perera
Anna Zalk
Maria Trice
Pamela Burns
Patty James
Renee Halverson-Wright
Sylvia Robledo
Theresa and Gerry got married in January live on ABC. Four months later, the two announced they were getting a divorce.
Gerry was disappointed by Joan's decision but understood why she had to leave.

"There’s a moral compass that we both share and sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest," he said.

WHAT'S TO COME
After the major reveal, fans got a teaser of the coming season as Joan walked down a gold hallway wearing a gold dress.

She also carried a golden rose and said, "I'm Joan and I'm your first Golden Bachelorette."

Kaitlynn Bristowe was also spotted on the Golden Bachelorette set

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Kaitlynn Bristowe was also spotted on the Golden Bachelorette setCredit: Splash
In her Instagram Stories, Joan reshared the video and revealed she was honored and excited for her next journey to find love.

Fans were thrilled by the producer's pick.

"Such a good move with selecting her," one wrote.

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Another said, "I was hoping for Joan! I love this."

The Golden Bachelorette is set to premiere this fall on ABC.

Joan Vassos was announced as the first Golden Bachelorette in May

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Joan Vassos was announced as the first Golden Bachelorette in MayCredit: Disney
 Joan Vassos will star as The Golden Bachelorette - which is set to air this Fall

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Joan Vassos will star as The Golden Bachelorette - which is set to air this FallCredit: Instagram/goldenbachabc
 Above, Joan Vassos spoke to Bachelor host Jesse Palmer

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Above, Joan Vassos spoke to Bachelor host Jesse PalmerCredit: ABC