'He's cute!' 'Golden Bachelorette' fans on social media talk Dan from Naples

Social media was abuzz during and after the inaugural show "The Golden Bachelorette," especially about Dan from Naples.

A national audience learned about the 64-year-old private investor and shared their thoughts on the Southwest Florida bachelor.

Here's what people were saying.

Joan Vassos is giving out roses on "The Golden Bachelorette."
Joan Vassos is giving out roses on "The Golden Bachelorette."

'My god he's cute'

On X (formerly known as Twitter), many didn't hold back their opinions. One, @TheBachBabes, called Dan "cute AFFFF are you kidding me" while sharing a screenshot from the show.

Another X tweet shared a screen pic of Dan and his daughter, who spoke on the show.

What did Dan say on the Wednesday episode

A segment on Wednesday night's episode let viewers meet each suitor.

"Dating at this age is a little like getting back on a bike," Dan told the millions of watchers.

When is the next episode of 'The Golden Bachelorette'

The next one begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, on ABC7 (WZVN).

Florida men move on

The two contestants from Florida each received a rose Wednesday and move on to the Sept. 25 show.

Dan and Gregg from Longboat Key began the inaugural show by competing with 22 others to win the heart of Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old, a grandmother of three whose husband died from cancer three years ago.

Who got a rose? 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan meets her 24 suitors in emotional premiere

They include investors, a chiropractor, caterer, emergency room doctor, contractor and Mark Anderson, the retired Army veteran and father of Kelsey Anderson, who earlier this year was the winner on "The Bachelor."

Dan and Gregg appeared together in a photo on "The Golden Bachelorette" Facebook page.

The boys are ready for tonight! Are you?

Posted by The Golden Bachelorette on Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Six men were eliminated when they did not receive a rose from Joan.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on X (formerly Twitter) @NDN_dosborn.

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