The Bachelorette Susan Lucci says she was approached to be ABC's 'The Golden Bachelorette' lead 05/28/2024 Susan Lucci has revealed she was in talks to potentially star on The Golden Bachelorette this year, a position that ultimately went to Joan Vassos. Read More RELATED NEWS Joan Vassos reveals if she hesitated when offered 'The Golden Bachelorette''The Golden Bachelorette' star Joan Vassos reveals advice Gerry Turner gave her before filmingJoan Vassos leaving to film 'The Golden Bachelorette' -- "Excited, nervous, overpacked" TAGS: The Bachelor The Golden Bachelor Susan Lucci Theresa Nist Gerry Turner Joan Vassos Kathie Lee Gifford Elton John Hoda Kotb Jenna Bush Hager