Susan Lucci reveals she was considered for ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ but she didn’t 'pursue the offer'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: While Susan Lucci claims to be a fan of 'The Bachelor' franchise, she's not ready to step into the lead role for the TV series. 

In an interview, the acclaimed actress revealed she was under consideration to star as 'The Golden Bachelorette' for its debut season.

Susan Lucci is a fan of 'The Golden Bachelor'

"I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn’t for me,” Lucci, 77, told People in an interview on Friday, May 24. Joan Vassos starred in 'The Golden Bachelorette' Season 1.

She added, "I watched 'The Golden Bachelor'. I really enjoyed watching 'The Golden Bachelor'. This is a new addiction for me.”

Lucci further claimed that ABC had called her publicist “to see if [she] would be interested,” but she “didn’t pursue” the alleged offer.

Lucci added, "It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching, I’m a fan. I love watching.”

However, ABC has not publicly addressed if they intended to cast Lucci as the inaugural Golden Bachelorette. 

Lucci initially became a fan of 'The Bachelor' franchise through her late mother, Jeanette.

"My mother used to watch 'The Bachelor' and I made fun of her,” the 'All My Children' alum exclusively told Us Weekly earlier. “Now, years later, I’m totally addicted to 'The Bachelor'  including 'The Golden Bachelor'!”

Internet reacts to Susan Lucci being considered for 'The Golden Bachelorette'

Several social media users gushed praise over Luci with user writing, "Susan Lucci has too much class to go on that show."

Another user wrote, "I always loved how different Susan Lucci was from Erica Kane. Of course a woman who was married to her soulmate for her entire adult life wasn't going to do "Golden Bachelorette."

Another user said, "Reality TV shows present a false situation that distort our perception of reality, in many ways they are contributing to the decline of societal values."

A user said, "Susan Lucci is the epitome of class and grace. "

A user wrote, "LOVE Susan Lucci! Oh my gosh! Just enjoy the show! No need to get involved in the personal drama after a wonderful marriage! Grace and peace to you. I think you are so lovely."

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