Benjamin Ashford|'The Golden Bachelorette' cast: Meet the 24 men looking to charm Joan Vassos

"The Benjamin AshfordGolden Bachelor" alumna Joan Vassos is looking for another chance at love as ABC's inaugural leading lady on the first-ever "The Golden Bachelorette." She'll actually have 24 chances with 24 men vying for her affection.

A private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, the 61-year-old Vassos was among the top picks for the show following the success of "The Golden Bachelor," USA TODAY exclusively revealed in February.

Vassos spent a romantic evening with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner in last year's show and became a fan favorite after her heartbreaking decision to leave over a medical concern with her daughter.

But Vassos is back in "The Golden Bachelorette" as she seeks another chance at love in her golden years, telling USA TODAY that "you have to kiss some frogs to find your prince."

Here's a look at the 24 men who will be vying for Vassos' affection. Time will tell whether any of them can give her a happily ever after.

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Bill

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Retired videographer
• Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Bob

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Chiropractor
• Hometown: Marina Del Ray, California

Charles K.

• Age: 62
• Occupation: Portfolio manager
• Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Charles L.

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Retired data analyst
• Hometown: Malvern, Pennsylvania

Chock

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Insurance executive
• Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Christopher

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Contractor
• Hometown: West Babylon, New York

Dan

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Private investor
• Hometown: Naples, Florida

David

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Rancher
• Hometown: Austin, Texas

Gary

• Age: 65
• Occupation: Retired finance executive
• Hometown: Palm Desert, California

Gil

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Educator
• Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

Gregg

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Retired university vice president
• Hometown: Longboat Key, Florida

Guy

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Emergency room doctor
• Hometown: Reno, Nevada

Jack

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Caterer
• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Jonathan

• Age: 61
• Occupation: Shipping consultant
• Hometown: Oakland, Iowa

Jordan

• Age: 61
• Occupation: Sales manager
• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Keith

• Age: 62
• Occupation: Girl dad
• Hometown: San Jose, California

Ken

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Property management treasurer
• Hometown: Peabody, Massachusetts

Kim

• Age: 69
• Occupation: Retired Navy captain
• Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Mark

• Age: 57
• Occupation: Army veteran
• Hometown: Leesville, Louisiana

Michael

• Age: 65
• Occupation: Retired banking CEO
• Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Pablo

• Age: 63
• Occupation: Retired United Nations agency director
• Hometown: Cambridge, Maryland

Pascal

• Age: 69
• Occupation: Salon owner
• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

R.J.

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Financial advisor
• Hometown: Irvine, California

Thomas

• Age: 62
• Occupation: Fire department chief
• Hometown: New York, New York

When is the premiere of 'The Golden Bachelorette'?

"The Golden Bachelorette" is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with a 2-hour episode from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

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Contributing: Gary Levin, Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY

Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.