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JamesG · 03-08-2025, 09:28 AM

"The Golden Bachelorette" Runner-Up Guy Gansert Reveals a Return to ABC in a "Surreal' Role" (Exclusive)
by Dana Rose Falcone
March 7, 2025

"The Golden Bachelorette’s" Guy Gansert recently retired from medicine, but he’ll be heading back to the hospital soon — "General Hospital".

Gansert, 66, worked as an ER doctor and competed for Joan Vassos’ heart on the first season of "The Golden Bachelorette", coming in second place after she decided to pursue a future with Chock Chapple.

On Wednesday, March 12, Gansert will return to TV in "General Hospital", playing wildlife journalist Geoffrey.

Geoffrey calls it “a trip of a lifetime," adding, “My passion lies with exploring nature’s untouched, unspoiled places."

Gansert explains to PEOPLE that the guest spot came about after jokingly telling one of "The Bachelor" franchise producers at "The Golden Bachelorette" finale in November that he’d like a chance to be on “such a well-respected long running series” that he used to watch in college.

“Having had absolutely no acting experience, I said [it] in — kinda — jest,” says Gansert. “Within a couple of weeks, I received an email Zoom invitation with [executive producer] Frank Valentini and [Vice President, Production & Administration, ABC Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group] Dominick Nuzzi. After a 30-minute Zoom interview, they loved the idea of a real ER doctor who made it to the final two of The Golden Bachelorette.

A month later, I received an offer to be on a small one-day episode.”

Gansert says he “responded in the affirmative immediately” to the thrilling offer.

“Even though I was ecstatic over being a cast member on The Golden Bachelorette, this was an exciting opportunity to actually act and be a part of an iconic show,” he continues. “This is all happening after deciding to hang up my stethoscope and retire after 35 years.”

The father of four calls working on the set of the long-running soap opera “surreal.”

“The producers, directors, actresses were so incredibly kind and supportive and put me at ease,” Gansert says. “They were all welcoming. There was definitely a sense of family amongst all staff. It was one of the most fun things I have done. They made me feel special.”

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	"The Golden Bachelorette" Runner-Up Guy Gansert to Guest on "GH" *"The Golden Bachelorette" Runner-Up Guy Gansert Reveals a Return to ABC in a "Surreal' Role" (Exclusive)* by Dana Rose Falcone March 7, 2025 "The Golden Bachelorette’s" Guy Gansert recently retired from medicine, but he’ll be heading back to the hospital soon — "General Hospital". Gansert, 66, worked as an ER doctor and competed for Joan Vassos’ heart on the first season of "The Golden Bachelorette", coming in second place after she decided to pursue a future with Chock Chapple. On Wednesday, March 12, Gansert will return to TV in "General Hospital", playing wildlife journalist Geoffrey. Geoffrey calls it “a trip of a lifetime," adding, “My passion lies with exploring nature’s untouched, unspoiled places." Gansert explains to PEOPLE that the guest spot came about after jokingly telling one of "The Bachelor" franchise producers at "The Golden Bachelorette" finale in November that he’d like a chance to be on “such a well-respected long running series” that he used to watch in college. “Having had absolutely no acting experience, I said [it] in — kinda — jest,” says Gansert. “Within a couple of weeks, I received an email Zoom invitation with [executive producer] Frank Valentini and [Vice President, Production & Administration, ABC Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group] Dominick Nuzzi. After a 30-minute Zoom interview, they loved the idea of a real ER doctor who made it to the final two of The Golden Bachelorette. A month later, I received an offer to be on a small one-day episode.” Gansert says he “responded in the affirmative immediately” to the thrilling offer. “Even though I was ecstatic over being a cast member on The Golden Bachelorette, this was an exciting opportunity to actually act and be a part of an iconic show,” he continues. “This is all happening after deciding to hang up my stethoscope and retire after 35 years.” The father of four calls working on the set of the long-running soap opera “surreal.” “The producers, directors, actresses were so incredibly kind and supportive and put me at ease,” Gansert says. “They were all welcoming. There was definitely a sense of family amongst all staff. It was one of the most fun things I have done. They made me feel special.” https://people.com/see-golden-bachel...usive-11692692 Attached Images