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Gerry Turner shares note for Joan Vassos after 'Golden Bachelorette' casting

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ByCarson Blackwelder
May 14, 2024, 9:51 PM

Gerry Turner is sending good vibes to Joan Vassos, the first-ever Golden Bachelorette.

The "Golden Bachelor" alum shared a statement to Instagram shortly after Vassos' casting was announced at the Disney Upfront 2024 presentation on Tuesday.

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"Dear Joan, Congratulations on being named the first ever Golden Bachelorette. You will be phenomenal as the new representative of a generation. From one Golden to another....relax, breathe and enjoy," he wrote.

Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner and new Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos.
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Vassos was a contestant during Turner's stint as the Golden Bachelor last year before she left the show due to a family emergency.

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