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The Golden Bachelor may be new, but it keeps up with the franchise’s long-running traditions — including the limo arrival. Of course, the women vying for Gerry Turner’s heart came with some truly chaotic introductions.
“I have a birthday tonight, so I thought, why not come in my birthday suit?” said financial services professional Theresa Nist. She started to disrobe before Gerry — only to reveal a nude slip underneath. “I couldn’t do that! I’ve got six grandsons.”
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Leslie Fhima took a much more conservative approach by pulling up in a walker, house dress, and gray wig — only to ditch the costume and reveal a short black dress underneath.
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One of Gerry’s limo arrivals wasn’t even a contestant! A woman named Aunt Chippy introduced herself, only to reveal that her invite was a favor from her famous nephew: Jimmy Kimmel. “She was such a good sport,” the Golden Bachelor told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Faith Martin’s motorcycle entrance had both Gerry and her fellow women take note — but as he told The Hollywood Reporter, what really earned her the first impression rose “was the look in those soft brown eyes.” Aw...
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Ellen Goltzer came with a moving intro. “Roberta, we made it!” she shouted upon her arrival — later sharing that her friend, Roberta, had cancer and encouraged her to go on the show. A post-credits dedication said that Roberta had passed away when The Golden Bachelor aired.