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The extended time will give viewers more insight into her decisions.
Even before Joan Vassos was announced as thefirst-ever Golden Bachelorette, viewers wanted to see the 61-year-old find love.
And fortunately, ABC is modifying the format ofThe Golden Bachelorto help make that happen.
This will be a welcome change for many viewers, whoasked forlonger episodesduring Gerrys inaugural run.
In addition to giving contestants less time onscreen, the shorter episodes also affected the shows plotting.
Expect the pacing of Joans season to go differently.
Joan, a school administrator,left Gerrys seasonearly to support her daughter an example of her prioritizing family.
She shares four children and two grandchildren with herlate husband,who passed away after 32 years together.
