Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour – "Nancy Wants a Gentleman!"

Release Date: January 7, 2026
Hosts: Susan, Kathy (co-hosts of the "Golden Hour" segment)
Guest: Nancy (Bachelor Nation alum)
Episode Theme:
An honest, lighthearted discussion about dating after the Bachelor franchise, the search for a “true gentleman”, friendship, and the impact of small acts of kindness.

Episode Overview

This candid episode reunites fan-favorite alums Susan, Kathy, and guest Nancy for their "Golden Hour" chat. The trio dives into the real-life challenges of dating post-reality TV, reflects on recent events in Bachelor Nation, brainstorms dream scenarios for future seasons, and passionately discusses the importance of kindness and community—highlighted by Nancy’s “just one thing” philosophy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up & Holiday Recovery

• The Vibe: Warm, playful banter as Susan, Kathy, and Nancy catch up post-holidays.
• Nancy admits to being in “the middle of Christmas breakdown” (03:09), prompting laughter about putting away decorations.

2. Nancy’s Dating Life Post-Paradise

• Has Nancy Been Dating?
  • Nancy shares she met someone she connected with online, but he wasn’t as he seemed in-person.
    • “He didn’t present in person like he presented online, you know, on the phone and on paper.” (05:02, Nancy)
  • Susan and Kathy tease fanciful details, joking about exaggerated dating profiles (he claimed to be 6'4", had curls, athletic, etc. 05:14). Nancy playfully corrects them, emphasizing she’s still hopeful.
  • What Nancy’s Looking For:
    • “The one word that comes to mind, what I’m looking for is a true gentleman.” (05:51, Nancy)
    • Jokes about celebrity crushes: “Kevin Costner is single. I heard that. And Colin Firth...always wanted Colin.” (05:57, Nancy)
• DMs & Suitors:
  • Nancy laughs about younger men sliding into her DMs: “I’ve had a couple of, you know, 45 year olds saying, 'I’m not golden, but I’d love to be your bachelor.'” (06:20, Nancy)
  • The group reflects on the challenge of finding age-appropriate matches.

3. Bachelor Nation Gossip & Golden Bachelorette Ideas

• The trio reflects on knowing “all the guys in our [franchise] age group” and dreams up a season with multiple "Golden Bachelorettes":
  • “The three of us, three golden bachelorettes. I mean, if you think about it, we are all very different women. I mean, it would be chaos, but it would be fun.” (07:24, Kathy)
  • Fantasies of "21 guys... it’s hard enough now to find one, right, in your age group.” (08:00, Nancy)

4. Would Nancy Return to Paradise?

• Nancy describes her previous brief appearance—she came late due to her daughter’s graduation (09:35).
• Openness to returning if more "golden" participants are cast:
  • “I would go to paradise. But they’re all young. They need more golden.” (09:44, Nancy)
  • “I would do it just hoping that there would be other men there in my age group. I would like to be a cougar, but I’m not.” (10:20, Nancy)

5. Bachelor Production: Should Viewers Vote on Love?

• Nancy wonders if dating shows could involve real-time audience voting like "Dancing with the Stars":
  • “Have people vote for couples... getting the audience involved.” (10:44, Nancy)
• Kathy is skeptical: “Dancing is one thing. Matters of the heart to me are completely different. And I don’t want people voting who I’m going to fall in love with.” (25:31, Kathy)

6. Reflections on the New Bachelorette (Taylor Frankie Paul)

• Nancy praises Taylor’s openness to dating outside her cultural/religious background:
  • “I give her credit because she said that she would date outside that. She’s open to that... in this day and age, I think we all have to be a little more open than maybe we would be.” (11:48, Nancy)
• Discussion on whether Taylor will get engaged:
  • “I think she will get engaged. I have a good feeling about it. I really do.” (12:51, Nancy)

7. Golden Bachelor Finale Thoughts

• Susan and Nancy surprised by Mel’s choice (“I truly didn’t think he would choose either one.” 18:48, Nancy).
• Nancy on Mel’s TV presence:
  • “He just wasn’t giving us anything to be in his corner, so to speak.” (18:58, Nancy)
• Nancy reflects on social media, saying Mel seems “more effusive” and happier now.
• Mixed opinions about the promise ring (commitment ring), with Nancy in favor:
  • “It was a gesture, like okay, I do want to date you. Here's my commitment to getting to know you better.” (21:34, Nancy)
• Lively debate on whether they’d accept a man who wanted to keep dating two women after filming:
  • “No, thanks... I don’t want him dating if he doesn’t know by now that he wants to either focus on one or the other.” (23:00, Nancy)

8. "Just One Thing" – Nancy’s Movement for Kindness

• Origin: Inspired by church service projects, Nancy equips her children with protein bars for people in need, encouraging small acts of kindness.
  • “What I’m comfortable talking about is doing just one thing for someone else.” (27:01, Nancy)
  • “I’m really proud of this. They all keep protein bars in their car... I think it’s really important, and I’m really proud that they’ve continued it.” (28:28, Nancy)
• Discussion widens to include simple acts—holding doors, buying coffee, giving compliments.
• Nancy’s moving reflection:
  • “But remember, the people who are lonely... drop them a note. Send give them a call. Go have coffee with them. That’s my just one thing for the day.” (29:07, Nancy)
• Kathy shares how Nancy inspired her to help three elderly women into a restaurant.

9. Qualities Nancy Seeks in a Partner

• Nancy clarifies she’s looking for a man with heart:
  • “I would love to meet a guy who also does philanthropy or who, you know, that that’s important.” (37:35, Nancy)

10. Looking Ahead: Golf, Girls’ Trips & Finding Gentlemen

• Nancy’s New Year goal: learn golf, with dreams of golf weekends and meeting “nice, kind men” (39:01, Nancy).
• Hosts discuss single-friendly golf trips and encourage listeners to send suggestions for women’s golf getaways that might include eligible bachelors.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On modern dating’s struggles:
  • “He didn’t present in person like he presented online...” (05:02, Nancy)
• On hope and standards:
  • “I just want a true gentleman.” (05:51, Nancy)
• A ‘Golden Bachelorette’ dream:
  • “The three of us, three golden bachelorettes. I mean... it would be chaos, but it would be fun.” (07:24, Kathy)
• On the importance of kindness:
  • “What I’m comfortable talking about is doing just one thing for someone else.” (27:01, Nancy)
• On philanthropy:
  • “And by philanthropy, you don’t mean giving away millions. It’s very clear. You mean doing just one thing.” (37:43, Kathy)
• Friendship & support:
  • “We talk on the phone every day. We’re real friends... we know all the details about each other.” (08:02, Kathy)

Important Timestamps

• 03:34 – Conversation kicks off: Nancy joins, post-holiday check-in.
• 04:45 – Nancy’s dating update and stories of disappointing dates.
• 05:51 – Nancy’s standard: “a true gentleman”.
• 06:20 – Younger guys in Nancy’s DMs.
• 07:24 – Golden Bachelorette “chaos” concept.
• 09:35 – Why Nancy’s Paradise visit was brief.
• 10:44 – Could viewers vote on Bach-couples like Dancing with the Stars?
• 11:48 – Taylor Frankie Paul’s open-mindedness and predictions.
• 18:48 – “Golden Bachelor” finale reflections.
• 21:34 – Commitment ring debate.
• 23:00 – Would Nancy date someone dating others? (“No, thanks.”)
• 27:01 – Nancy explains "just one thing" philosophy.
• 29:07 – Emphasizing small acts of kindness during the holidays.
• 34:03–36:50 – Kathy shares her own kindness-in-action story inspired by Nancy.
• 37:35 – Nancy seeks a philanthropic, kind-hearted man.
• 39:01 – Golf and singles’ getaway plans.

Overall Tone & Takeaways

The episode is unscripted, genuine, and full of camaraderie. The hosts and guest share amusing personal stories and honest perspectives on the realities of dating later in life, the rollercoaster of Bachelor Nation, and cultivating kindness. Nancy’s mantra—to “just do one thing” to help others—is the heart of the conversation and a call for listeners to embrace small but impactful acts.

For fans:

• Relationship realness over franchise fantasy.
• Friendship and support shine as key values.
• Kindness—through “just one thing”—is a message for everyone.