Who has been chosen as The Golden Bachelor? His identity has been revealed!

Gerry Turner will be taking on the task this fall on ABC when the inaugural season of the Bachelor Nation show airs on ABC.

We learned all about Gerry and are breaking down some big details you’re going to want to find out about!

Keep reading to find out more…

Gerry is a 71-year-old retired restaurateur and doting father and grandfather. He lives in his absolute dream house on a lake in Indiana.

As for hobbies, ABC reveals that Gerry enjoys “hosting barbecues, playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams, four-wheeling and spending time with friends and family at restaurants and local haunts.”

You might be wondering why Gerry is single, and that story has a tragic ending. Gerry actually married his high school sweetheart, Toni, back in 1974. She sadly fell ill and passed away in 2017.

The couple had two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton. You can see them pictured below.

Gerry gave his first interview on ABC/Good Morning America this morning, and you can catch some of that interview below.