'Bachelor' Matt James: Mom Patty's Role on 'The Golden Bachelor' Draws Reaction

A 70-year-old woman, Cuculo James, who appeared on The Bachelor's season 25 with her son, is now a contestant on The Golden Bachelor. Her son, Matt James, hopes she finds love on the show. The new season of The Golden Bachelor, featuring contestants aged 60 to 75, premieres on September 28.

In a recent announcement, it was revealed that among the 22 women competing for Turner's final rose, Cuculo James, 70, will be one of the contestants. Cuculo James previously appeared on season 25 of The Bachelor in 2021, where her son, Matt James, was the star. Matt James, the franchise's first Black Bachelor, is currently in a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, the recipient of his final rose. He expressed his hope that his mother will also find love within the franchise, posting a photo of her from her show bio on his Instagram Stories along with the message "I ccc uuu mama" and a heart-on-fire emoji.

Cuculo James herself shared promotional images from The Golden Bachelor, a show she is participating in, on her Instagram account. She captioned the images with "Sooo exciting..." indicating her enthusiasm for the upcoming experience. Her show bio describes her as a retired real estate professional from Durham, North Carolina, who has been single for almost three decades. Cuculo James expressed her desire to find someone who loves and cherishes her, with whom she can spend her golden years.

In a new promo for The Golden Bachelor, Cuculo James makes a brief appearance, stating that she is looking for someone who values family, mirroring her own values. Turner, the bachelor in this season, is a 72-year-old retired restaurateur from Indiana. He has two daughters and two granddaughters and was married to his high school sweetheart, Toni, for 43 years until her passing in 2017. The contestants on his show, which premieres on September 28 following the season nine premiere of Bachelor in Paradise, range in age from 60 to 75.

During an appearance on the "Men Tell All" special from Charity Lawson's recent season of The Bachelorette, Turner shared his perspective on finding love at the age of 70. He acknowledged that his criteria for a partner have evolved since his high school and college years. Turner expressed his belief that he will find someone who will make him feel complete again, but he emphasized that their relationship will be unique and different from the one he had with Toni. He recognizes the importance of not trying to replicate the past and instead embracing a new and fulfilling connection.

Overall, the upcoming season of The Golden Bachelor promises to be an exciting journey for both Cuculo James and Turner as they search for love and companionship. With a diverse group of contestants and a bachelor who is open to new possibilities, viewers can anticipate a season filled with heartfelt moments and genuine connections.