Election anxiety is a very real thing, but have no fear because Charles L. returns to The Golden Bachelorette this week! (Hey, ABC, if you’re listening, maybe bring him into the ABC News studio on Tuesday to inject a bit of hope and joy as we all wait with baited breath for results to come in.)
I know Wednesday seems like forever from now, but focus on the fact that no matter what happens on Tuesday night or in the days following—as there’s a very good chance that, much like 2020, we won’t find out the winner of the general election until later—we’ll get fan favorite Charles back on our screen as ABC airs The Golden Bachelorette: The Men Tell All. Yes, I realize that it’s not called The Golden Bachelorette: Charles L. Tells All, and we do want to see some of Joan’s other fan favorite guys (Jack, Gary, Mark, etc.), but no man was more beloved this season (or ever?) than the retired 66-year-old financial analyst from Pennsylvania.
I would have been at The Men Tell All taping, but Covid derailed those plans, so I’ll be watching in real time with all of you to see the guys reunite. We’ll also get a preview of next week’s finale, in which Chock and Guy will battle it out for Joan’s final rose. (Whether you’ve read the spoilers or not, it seems pretty obvious who’s the frontrunner, but whether she’s ready for an actual engagement remains to be seen. Also, she said she won’t move away from her family in Maryland, so I’m curious how this is going to work.)
In other non-election news, Tracker airs a new episode tonight that will see some jealousy—and flirting—between Colter and Reenie. I interviewed Fiona Rene, who plays Reenie, so be sure to check that out as she previews what’s to come and whether she’d like to see her alter-ego give it a go with Mr. Shaw.
Over on Freeform, the cable network is giving us perhaps the greatest gift this election week with their 30 Days of Disney movie marathon. From Mary Poppins to Freaky Friday, some of the mouse’s best films will be airing back-to-back to help take your mind off of what’s going on at the polls.
