Susan Noles fromThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 recently announced that she would not be appearing as a contestant onBachelor in Paradiseseason 10. Susan is a 68-year-old wedding officiant from Aston, Pennsylvania. While she couldn’t win Gerry’s heart during the inaugural season ofThe Bachelorspin-off, she became a fan favorite and left quite an impression.
After it was announced thatBachelor in Paradiseseason 10would include contestants fromThe Golden BachelorandThe Golden Bachelorette, manyfans hoped that Susan would be on the beach this summer. Alas, Susan recently announced that she was already in a committed relationship and not eligible to appear on the show. Read on to learn more about Susan’s much younger new boyfriend.
Bachelor In Paradise Season 10’s Big Twist Explained
BIP Will Never Be The Same
The season finale ofThe Bachelor29 recently aired on ABC, andhost Jesse Palmer confirmed that the show would be back this summer. He also named a few of the first contestants and shocked audiences with a wild new twist, which includes contestants fromThe Golden BachelorandThe Golden Bachelorette. According to66-year-old Leslie Fhima, who was announced as one of the firstBachelor in Paradiseseason 10contestants, the season will feature two separate beaches: one for the older contestants and one for the younger.
Susan Was A Favorite From Gerry Turner’s Season
She Was A Fan Favorite Who Left A Big Impression
Though Susan didn’t marry Gerry afterThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, she left quite the impression.Susan officiated his wedding to Theresa Nist. Sadly, the marriage ended in divorce after only three months of matrimony, which wasthe first time a couple Susan married got divorced. She was disappointed in how her ownBachelorjourney ended. Susan recently toldPeoplethat everyone said she’d have a lot of men reaching out to her after she appeared on the series.“It does not happen,”she said.
Susan Has A New Boyfriend
“When You Least Expect, Never Give Up Hope”
Though many fanshoped to see Susan on the beachduringBachelor in Paradiseseason 10, it appears she has already found love.Susanrecently posted about her new boyfriend on Instagram. “When you least expect, never give up hope,” reads Susan’s caption. The footage features her new boyfriend. She posted these images soon after announcing the relationship on theBachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour Podcast, which she hosts with Kathy Swartz. She revealed that her boyfriend, Frederic, is14 years younger than she is and is also French.
August 15, 2025 (68 years old)
Relationship status
Divorced/In a relationship
