The Golden Bachelor – 1.05

The fifth episode of The Golden Bachelor, aired on October 26, 2023, was a rollercoaster of emotions for both the contestants and the viewers. The episode began with the six remaining contestants, Ellen, Faith, Leslie, Sandra, Susan, and Theresa, participating in a group date at the Santa Monica Pier. The date was filled with cotton candy, roller coasters, and some personal attention from the Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner.

Gerry also had a one-on-one date with Faith, which included a romantic helicopter ride to a luxury yacht. The date was filled with deep conversations and a strong connection, leading Gerry to present Faith with a rose, securing her spot in the upcoming Hometown Dates. This left only two roses for the remaining five ladies, increasing the tension and anticipation.

The episode concluded with a tense rose ceremony, where Gerry had to make the difficult decision of sending three women home. The three women who did not receive a rose were Sandra, Susan, and Ellen. Sandra and Susan seemed to have anticipated their departure, but Ellen was blindsided and took the elimination hard, expressing a range of emotions from sadness to anger. With Sandra, Susan, and Ellen leaving, this means that Theresa, Faith, and Leslie will be going on Hometown Dates in the next episode.