‘Bachelor’ standouts Susan and Kathy start taking dating seriously after turning 60: ‘People our age have been invisible for so long’
Forget the Rose: Before Golden Bachelor Contestants Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts were too busy following their social media messages to indulge in flowers.
While the vivacious couple left the ABC show before Gerry Turner got down to one knee with Theresa Nist in the season finale, that didn’t stop them Look for potential suitors who might make their own offers. There are some ground rules for ladies.
“I’ve met three or four guys, 35 to 40 years old,” Swartz, 70, told Yahoo Entertainment about the number of men who have approached her via text message. “I’m not going to be a nurse or a nurse.” Wallet, I’m not going to raise another child. “
She admits that she doesn’t see a lot of men taking shots at her on social media, but that doesn’t stop her from enjoying life, whether dating is part of it or not.
“You know what I’m thinking? They’re scared of us. Short and simple. They’re scared. We’re big shots,” Swartz said, also referring to Knowles. “We say what we think, but not all men can handle this… This is the last chapter of our lives and I want it to be the best chapter of my life.” I only have 50 years left. “
“I don’t like it, so come on,” Knowles, 67, added with a laugh. “Let’s enjoy the rest of it, that’s what matters. I’m totally fine on my own. I mean , I had friends like Kathy.” “I had many, many friends. I miss that closeness and having people who make you feel special.”
Speaking of intimacy, they’re not afraid to get into deep topics, even sex, which is a topic they discuss in the first episode of their new podcast series, Bachelor Happy Hour: Primetime.
“We have to find the person first,” Swartz said of how many times a week is appropriate for sex.
“It depends on how much energy you put into that day, or how romantic he is. If he makes the right moves, he can have it five times a week,” Knowles added. “My guy will have stamina, baby, or the little blue pill.”
When it comes to “stamina” and needing help from the “little blue pill,” Swartz told Yahoo Entertainment that such conversations are mostly had on television and elsewhere, if at all.
“People are older and we’ve been ignored for so long. Ageism exists,” she said. “I hate to admit it, but it does, and I think we’re a refreshing new face for There are new voices in the possibilities of life and it feels great to be a part of it.”
Swartz did take issue with Knowles’ weekly statistics, given their strong friendship.
“It doesn’t happen five times a week because Susan and I have to talk, and that just gets in the way,” she said.
So what do “Gold” alumni think of Gerry and Teresa’s marriage?
While their romantic journey with Turner was unsuccessful, they supported him and Nest and the choices they made as a couple, which also made headlines.
According to reports, the couple Live in different states.
“Gosh, that’s a thing today, isn’t it? They just figured it out. They loved each other,” Knowles said.
Who do they think will be the new “golden bachelorette”?
ABC confirmed in February There will officially be one golden bachelorette season in 2024, but there’s no word yet on who will star.Based on the history of the series, it’s likely someone from a previous season of the show, in which case this would be season one Golden Bachelor season.
network highlight success Golden Bachelor when announcing the new series. Bachelor spin off The ratings reached 43.4 million After 35 days of viewing, it ranked #1 in ratings on online sex and streaming platforms. It is also the No. 1 unscripted series on ABC this season and the No. 1 unscripted series to premiere on Hulu.
So who will be named the “Bachelorette”? So far, that remains a mystery.
Knowles and Swartz wondered whether young actors Faith Martin, Joan Vassos, Leslie Fima or Nancy Hulkall would be cast in the lead role. That is, they are open to other possibilities.
“Maybe we should work harder,” Knowles quipped, “and show them their ratings.”
