Following the success of The Bachelor and Bachelorette, The Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette launched on ABC this year. Proving that “love never ages,” the reality series features 61-year-old Joan Vassos. She has 24 suitors aged 57 to 69 who are vying for her heart during the season.
As Joan’s Golden Bachelorette season draws to an end, one of the ABC contestants, Michael Stevens shares how he received some devastating news before filming. The Golden Bachelorette star makes an admission during the Men Tell All this November.
Michael reveals cancer battle
During The Golden Bachelorette’s Men Tell All episode (November 6), Michael Stevens shared his cancer diagnosis and now fans are hailing him “brave.”
The 65-year-old is being described as a “shining light” following his admission on the show.
One fan writes: “Your story made me cry thank you for sharing, wish you could of had more time.”
Retired banking CEO Michael is a “sweet soul” and “dad of two” per his ABC bio.
During the Tell All episode, he explained how he was diagnosed with cancer before appearing on the show.
He had doubts over taking part in The Golden Bachelorette following the diagnosis. But, encouragement from his kids meant he otpted in for the experience.
Michael said “What could have been a really lousy, difficult year, was a great one,” per Life and Style.
Michael is ‘going to be fine’
Although Michael doesn’t end up Joan’s partner on the ABC show, he tells his fans he’s still grateful for the experience.
Taking to Instagram, he says: “I was grateful for even being there. I do not have a big personality like some of those guys but they took me in and treated me really well and I’m thankful for that.”
He also explained during the Tell All that his cancer was “caught early,” adding how he’s “going to be fine.”
Per Michael’s IG page, he made his sons “proud” and made an “impression” on viewers despite not being on the show for long.
If you or someone you know has been affected by this story, you can contact the Cancer Support Helpline, run by counselors and resource specialists, on 1-888-793-9355 or the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345.
In the UK, Cancer Research UK telephone lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday at 0808 800 4040, and Macmillan 8am-8pm every day at 0808 808 000.
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