Aug 13, 2024 - Culture

Seattle man to compete on "Golden Bachelorette"

Melissa Santos

A man with white hair and a beard crosses his arms and smiles, leaning against a wall in an orange polo shirt. — Kim, 69, is a retired naval officer from Seattle who will compete on the dating show. Photo: Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

The contestants for the upcoming ABC dating show "The Golden Bachelorette" were announced Tuesday, and Seattle's got some skin in the game.

Driving the news: Kim, 69, is a retired Navy captain from Seattle who will compete for the heart of 61-year-old Joan Vassos on the reality show, which focuses on older contestants looking for love.

Zoom in: Kim, whose last name wasn't provided, "loves spending time on his sailboat" and "is an excellent whistler," per Tuesday's announcement.

"His ideal date night includes cooking dinner together and enjoying it in the backyard."

Our thought bubble: Fair winds and following seas, Kim.

What's next: The first episode of "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres Wednesday, Sept. 18, on ABC.

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