There seems to be some conflicting stories about All My Children star Susan Lucci 's involvement with Golden Bachelorette . Before ABC chose Joan Vassos to helm the first-ever season of the spin-off, Lucci claims the show's producers approached her to be the leading lady. However, according to some insiders close to the show, that's not accurate.
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While she didn't feel like the gig would be a good fit for her personality, she did share that she loved watching the first season of Golden Bachelor, which starred Gerry Turner . "I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor.
This is a new addiction for me," Lucci said. Lucci, who portrayed Erica Kane for 41 years on All My Children from 1970 to 2011, also added: "It wasn't for me, but I do love watching. I'm a fan.
I love watching." However, a source close to the show told ET that Lucci's claim "is not true." Earlier this month, ABC announced that Vassos w.
