Several months back, ABC was exploring various options for the star of their new series, ‘The Golden Bachelorette’. Among those considered was the beloved soap opera actress, Susan Lucci, best known for her portrayal of Erica Kane on ‘All My Children’.
Susan Lucci faced a personal loss when her husband, Helmut Huber, passed away in 2022 at the age of 84. Huber, an accomplished Austrian-born chef and businessman, shared a life of 52 years with Lucci. The couple married on September 13, 1969, and remained together until his demise on March 28, 2022. Their family includes two children and several grandchildren.
Despite her strong ties to her late husband, the 77-year-old celebrity revealed to People Magazine that she was approached by ABC to be the first Golden Bachelorette. However, she graciously declined the offer. During her chat with People, Lucci expressed her newfound enjoyment of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, admitting that ‘The Golden Bachelor’ has become “a new addiction” for her.
On May 14, ABC made an exciting announcement: Joan Vassos, known for her participation in Season 1, would take on the role of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ this upcoming fall. At 61, Ms. Vassos recently shared her reasons for seeking love on the show during an appearance on the Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour podcast. She candidly expressed, “I really want love,” adding, “I want to have somebody in my life. I feel like life is better when you share it with somebody. I truly believe all of that.” She also emphasized her preference to explore love without resorting to online dating platforms.
