Meet the retired NC banking CEO looking for love on ABC’s ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
After much anticipation, it’s almost time for ABC’s debut of “The Golden Bachelorette,” and the inaugural season of the show will feature a retired banking CEO from North Carolina.
Following the smashing success of “The Golden Bachelor” last fall, two dozen men in their golden era are taking their chance at an “everlasting love” with leading lady Joan Vassos, including Michael Stevens from Denver.
Meet Michael
“Michael is a sweet soul who is ready to find the one. The banking exec is a dad of two sons he loves very much, and they both hope he can find love again,” his “Golden Bachelorette” bio says.
“Michael is compassionate, creative and intelligent, and he loves learning new things. When he’s not working, he enjoys reading, watching movies and exploring Chicago’s botanical gardens. When it comes to dating, Michael says he makes sure to listen and learn about his date rather than talking too much. Michael is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his ‘Golden Bachelorette’ journey to begin.”
According to his Facebook page, the former NBE Bancshares Inc. CEO is from Oak Lawn, Illinois and studied at Northwestern University. He was also the CEO of Pioneer State Bank before taking over at the Earlville, Ill.-based bank, S&P Global previously reported.
Fun fact: The 65-year-old Lake Norman area contestant is also a self-proclaimed Swiftie and went to Lollapalooza three times in his 50s.
Among the 24 men looking for love with the 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator, Michael is the only contestant from North Carolina.
He joins a long list of former “Bachelor Nation” stars from the Tar Heel state:
Raleigh’s Marcus Shoberg from Jenn Tran’s current season of “The Bachelorette”
Charlotte’s Madina Alam from Joey Graziadei’s season
Raleigh’s Xavier Bonner from Charity Lawson’s season
Charlotte’s Kylee Russell from Zach Shallcross’ season
Charlotte’s Hunter Haag from Clayton Echard’s season
Raleigh’s Matt James, the first Black Bachelor
Raleigh’s Caelynn Bell from Colton Underwood’s season
Charlotte’s Emily Maynard, the Season 8 Bachelorette
The first season of “The Golden Bachelorette” will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. on ABC, with episodes available on Hulu the following day.
This story was originally published August 14, 2024 at 12:21 PM with the headline "Meet the retired NC banking CEO looking for love on ABC’s ‘The Golden Bachelorette’."
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