Philly guy among 24 contestants on first edition of Golden Bachelorette

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We have our first look at the dating pool of men for the first edition of The Golden Bachelorette.

A total of 24 stellar seniors will step into the spotlight, including one man from our area.

That contestant, Charles L., is a 66-year-old retired financial analyst from Philadelphia.

He will be among the men vying for Joan Vassos' heart this fall.

Ranging in age from 57 to 69, the group includes a firefighter, a salon owner, an ER doctor and, of course, plenty of retirees.

"The Golden Bachelorette" will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. starting Sept. 18 right here on 6abc.