Meet the 22 women competing for Gerry Turner's heart on 'The Golden Bachelor'

The group of 22 women who will compete for Gerry Turner's heart on the first season of "The Golden Bachelor" has finally been revealed.

Turner, a 71-year-old retired restaurateur from Indiana, will meet women from all walks of life, including a wedding officiant, a retired teacher and a fitness instructor.

Turner was announced as the first Golden Bachelor in July. He was previously married to his high school sweetheart Toni for 43 years, from 1974 until her death in 2017. The couple have two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and are grandparents to two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton.

"It's never too late to fall in love again," he told "Good Morning America."

As for how he thinks Toni feels about him looking for love again, Turner told the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast she would be "happy" he's going on this journey.

He also revealed what he is looking for in a potential partner.

Meet the 22 women who will vie for Turner's heart on "The Golden Bachelor":

Peggy, 69, a dental hygienist from East Haven, Connecticut
Leslie, 64, a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit, New Jersey
April, 65, a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida
Christina, 73, a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, California
Edith, 60, a retired realtor from Downey, California
Ellen, 71, a retired teacher from Delray Beach, Florida
Faith, 60, a high school teacher from Benton City, Washington
Jeanie, 65, a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tennessee
Joan, 60, a private school administrator from Rockland, Maryland
Kathy, 70, a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas
Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, New Jersey
Marina, 60, an educator from Los Angeles, California
Nancy, 60, a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Virginia
Natascha, 60, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York, New York
Pamela, 75, a retired salon owner from Aurora, Illinois
Patty, 70, a retired real estate professional from Durham, North Carolina
Renee, 67, a former Chicago Honey Bear cheerleader from Chicago, Illinois
Sandra, 75, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Georgia
Susan, 66, a wedding officiant from Aston, Pennsylvania
Sylvia, 64, a public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, California
Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey