JoJo Fletcher Praises ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’: ‘There’s Just a Clear Authenticity’ (Exclusive)

JoJo Fletcher has fallen in love with The Golden Bachelor. As 72-year-old Gerry Turner continues his search for a second chance at love on the ABC series, one former Bachelorette is giving producers their flowers for creating a special show. 

"I gotta tell you this is the first season that I have not missed the premiere," Fletcher exclusively shared with The Messenger while partnering with Purina Prime Dog Treats. "I always kept up with the show, but not as intently as I'm ready to pursue the Golden Bachelor this season. I love this show."

From witnessing genuine connections to contestants actually getting along inside the Bachelor mansion, Fletcher likes what she sees and she can't wait to find out what happens next.

"After watching the last two episodes, there's just a clear authenticity to The Golden Bachelor," she explained. "These people in this phase of their life, they're not putting on a front. They're not putting on a show. They're exactly who they are. They are not there for Instagram followers or fame. It's just the most genuine, authentic, wholesome show that I've seen in a while and I think people are loving it."

Before finding her happily ever after with Jordan Rodgers on Season 12 of The Bachelorette, Fletcher appeared on Season 20 of The Bachelor with Ben Higgins.  

When watching a new group of single ladies come together for Turner, Fletcher was reminded of the bond she felt with her co-stars when learning more about Higgins.

"Every season, yes, there is a 'villain,' but just from my experience on The Bachelor, my group of girls were amazing," she said. "We all had this great dynamic and this great sense of sisterhood. I think that the experience no matter what will bond people, but I do love that right now, we're not seeing a spin happening. I think all the women are amazing and I think they're interesting and they're beautiful and they are so lively and spunky that it makes me excited to be 70 years old."

While the focus remains on Turner's search for a partner, Fletcher agrees with her close friend Becca Tilley that there has to be a Golden Bachelorette in the future. If the opportunity presents itself, Fletcher will happily participate in the spinoff in any way.

"It has to go Golden Bachelor then Golden Bachelorette and 100 percent I am here to support," the Saint Spritz co-founder said. "I'm here to be involved because I think this is one of the greatest things the show has done ever."

Until then, Fletcher is enjoying her reality in Puerto Rico with Rodgers and their two dogs Jackson and Jagger. The pet owners are teaming up with Purina Prime Dog Treats to launch an Everyday Adventure Guide.

"It's us sharing our own experiences and what we do day to day with our dog and it's really meant to just empower other dog owners to infuse that same daily excitement and exploration into their dog lives," Fletcher shared. "It is amazing the bond that can form between dogs and owners just on the smallest, easiest simple things that you do day to day. It's all about making adventure easy and attainable for people every day for their dogs."

The Golden Bachelor airs Thursday nights at 8/7c on ABC.