Which golden oldie will be recruited as The Golden Bachelor? We have some ideas

Casting for The Golden Bachelor is underway, and while we hear almost all the positions are filled, Sunday Confidential has some potential candidates for producers to consider.

Potential candidates for the new Golden Bachelor, and host Samantha Armytage.

Casting for Nine’s The Golden Bachelor is underway, and while we hear almost all the positions are filled, Sunday Confidential has some potential candidates for producers to consider.

It is believed a few high profile blokes were sounded out to take on the leading role, however they are reluctant to sign on given that at 60-75-years-old, it’s likely they will have some skeletons in the closet and some extra baggage.

With a plethora of middle aged bachelor’s on the market, Sunday Confidential thought we’d suggest some names who would provide intrigue and buzz to the reality TV program.

When it comes to the top end of town, while they don’t all exactly meet the age requirement, newly single and cashed up men John Symond, 77 Michael Cannon-Brookes, 45 and John Singleton, 83 are all currently looking for love.

At 79, Australian businessman Neville Crichton just makes the cut and should be considered.

Investment banker Charlie Aitken, 52 and his ex-wife Ellie are over, however we’re not sure he would enjoy another stint in the spotlight.

Mark Bouris is rumoured to have been sounded out for The Golden Bachelor.

Sunrise personality Mark Beretta, 58, might be keen to jump ship to Nine, with he gaining a single status following his split from wife of 22 years, Rachel Beretta, in 2023.

And well-liked comedian Wil Anderson is on the market, after having split with Amy Williamson, his partner of more than 20 years, in 2023.

Sunday Confidential revealed the series was heading to Australia in October, with Samantha Armytage as its host.

It is believed it will go to air at the back end of the year.

First introduced by ABC, the US series cast 72-year-old widower Gerry Turner as its premier ‘Golden Bachelor’.