The Golden Bachelor Scoring Recaps

Season 1 - Gerry Turner

Episode 9 Finale - 11/30/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Final Rose Ceremony – Leslie Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

Leslie (+5): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, -15 Leaves of their own accord or gets sent home outside of date/rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, -3 Word is bleeped out


Theresa (+91): +25 Contestant gets engaged to Gerry, +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +18 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +7 Contestant is seen popping a bottle of champagne, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +5 Contestant references being ready for love again, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +10 Gerry tells contestant “I’m falling in love with/I love you”

 

Scoring Notes:

– Leslie talks about how much she loves Gerry’s family, which is close but not points.

Episode 8 - 11/16/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

No Rose Ceremony

 

Advanced Game Type:

Leslie (+54): +8 First Fantasy Suite date to air, +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Kisses Gerry in water or on a bed (both contestant and Gerry must be in the water/on the bed. Bonus on top of kissing points), +5 Gerry is shirtless while one-on-one with contestant, +5 Contestant references being ready for love again, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Reads the date card, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Theresa (+31): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Kisses Gerry in water or on a bed (both contestant and Gerry must be in the water/on the bed. Bonus on top of kissing points), +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Reads the date card

 

Scoring Notes:

Episode 7 - 11/9/2023 (Women Tell All)

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 6: Faith Elimination

 

Advanced Game Type:

Faith (-9): -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”


Leslie (+0):

Theresa (+20): +14 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony

 

Scoring Notes:

– Advanced game Episode 7 will be scored for the content before WTA. No in-studio content will be scored.

Episode 6 - 11/2/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 6: No Elimination

 

Advanced Game Type:

Faith (+38): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +10 Gerry tells contestant “I’m falling in love with/I love you”, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them


Leslie (+45): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +12 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +10 Gerry tells contestant “I’m falling in love with/I love you”


Theresa (+37): +6 First official Hometown date to air, +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them 

 

Scoring Notes:

– Advanced game Episode 7 will be scored for the content before WTA. No in-studio content will be scored.

Episode 5 - 10/26/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 5: Ellen, Sandra, and Susan Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

Ellen (+17): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Faith (+58): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +10 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Kisses Gerry in water or on a bed (both contestant and Gerry must be in the water/on the bed. Bonus on top of kissing points), +7 Boat/plane/helicopter ride with Gerry (personal watercrafts don’t count), +5 Gerry is shirtless while one-on-one with contestant, +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), +4 Contestant is seen in hot tub, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Leslie (+40): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +10 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +4 First to be seen hugging Gerry during a group date, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Reads the date card, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Sandra (+0): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Susan (-1): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Theresa (+47): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +10 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)

 

Scoring Notes:

– Faith says “connecting” but not “connection,” so no points.

Episode 4 - 10/19/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 4: April, Kathy, and Nancy Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

April (+2): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), -5 Contestant falls or requires medical attention, +4 Contestant mentions it not being too late to___, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Ellen (+39): +8 First contestant to tell Gerry “I am falling in love with you”, +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +5 Contestant wins a group competition (as part of a team), +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +7 Contestant tells Gerry they are “falling/in love” with him, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Faith (+15): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth)


Kathy (+6): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +5 Contestant wins a group competition (as part of a team), -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”


Leslie (+47): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Kisses Gerry in water or on a bed (both contestant and Gerry must be in the water/on the bed. Bonus on top of kissing points), +5 Gerry is shirtless while one-on-one with contestant, +4 Contestant is seen in hot tub, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them


Nancy (-7): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -15 Leaves of their own accord or gets sent home outside of date/rose ceremony, -5 Contestant falls or requires medical attention, +5 Reads the date card, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Sandra (+28): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +4 First to be seen hugging Gerry during a group date, +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”


Susan (+20): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count), -3 Word is bleeped out


Theresa (+20): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +8 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”

 

Scoring Notes:

– Hot air balloon rides don’t count for boat/plane/helicopter points.

Episode 3 - 10/12/2023

First Impression, Rose to Rose, and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 3: Christina, Edith, and Joan Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

April (+14): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Christina (-9): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony


Edith (-9): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony


Ellen (+24): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +3 Kisses Gerry


Faith (+12): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry


Joan (+35): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +8 Contestant wins a group competition (individually), +5 Contestant wins solo time after a group date (2-on-1 or more), +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), -15 Leaves of their own accord or gets sent home outside of date/rose ceremony, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +5 Contestant references being ready for love again, +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them


Kathy (+20): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Leslie (+18): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Dances 1-on-1 with Gerry


Nancy (+18): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +4 Contestant is seen eating (food must be seen entering mouth), +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Sandra (+9): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))


Susan (+17): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Theresa (+18): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +6 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”

 

Scoring Notes:

– Hot air balloon rides don’t count for boat/plane/helicopter points.

Episode 2 - 10/5/2023

Rose to Rose and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 2: Jeanie, Marina, Natascha, and Peggy Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

April (+7): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))


Christina (+7): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))


Edith (+7): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))


Ellen (+10): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry


Faith (+10): +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry


Jeanie (-3): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”


Joan (+13): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”


Kathy (+22): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony, +4 First to be seen hugging Gerry during a group date, +5 Reads the date card


Leslie (+10): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry


Marina (-15): -15 Leaves of their own accord or gets sent home outside of date/rose ceremony


Nancy (+15): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +3 Kisses Gerry


Natascha (+36): +12 First person to say “I love you” to Gerry, +15 First contestant Gerry says “I love you” to, +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +10 Gerry tells contestant “I’m falling in love with/I love you”, +5 Contestant is featured speaking in a post-credit scene (laughing does not count)


Peggy (-12): -12 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry on date or after a rose ceremony


Sandra (+7): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))


Susan (+13): +3 Contestant is chosen for a group date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”


Theresa (+34): +7 Contestant is chosen for a one-on-one date, +4 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +5 Contestant receives rose during a date (Bonus on top of receives rose points), +3 Kisses Gerry, +6 Dances 1-on-1 with Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +6 Contestant references seeing a future with Gerry

 

Scoring Notes:

Episode 1 - 9/28/2023

Rose to Rose and Confidence Pool Game Types:

Rose Ceremony 1: Anna, Maria, Pamela, Patty, Renee, and Sylvia Eliminated

 

Advanced Game Type:

Anna (-7): -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only)

April (+35): +4 First solo time with Gerry (after limo intros), +6 First kiss with Gerry after limo intros end, +5 Contestant brings a prop/wears a costume/enters on something other than limo at their limo intro, +8 Contestant kisses Gerry on lips at limo intro (Bonus on top of kissing points), +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +4 Contestant asks to steal (or other synonym) Gerry away from another contestant, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”

Christina (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Edith (+16): +5 Contestant brings a prop/wears a costume/enters on something other than limo at their limo intro, +6 Speaks a language other than English during limo intros, +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”

Ellen (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Faith (+21): +7 Contestant receives First Impression rose, +4 Contestant pays compliment directly to Gerry for being good-looking/cute/handsome, etc., +5 Contestant brings a prop/wears a costume/enters on something other than limo at their limo intro, +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry

Jeanie (+6): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”

Joan (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Kathy (+5): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”

Leslie (+13): +5 Contestant brings a prop/wears a costume/enters on something other than limo at their limo intro, +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Dances 1-on-1 with Gerry

Maria (-1): -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only), +6 Dances 1-on-1 with Gerry

Marina (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Nancy (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Natascha (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Pamela (-4): -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only), +3 Kisses Gerry

Patty (-7): -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only)

Peggy (+2): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.))

Renee (-2): +5 Contestant brings a prop/wears a costume/enters on something other than limo at their limo intro, -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only)

Sandra (-1): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), -3 Word is bleeped out

Susan (+17): +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +6 Receives the final rose in a regular rose ceremony, +5 Contestant references being ready for love again, +4 Contestant says “I’m here for you/him/Gerry/love”

Sylvia (-7): -7 Contestant gets eliminated by Gerry (Episode 1 only)

Theresa (+25): +5 First contestant to mention their kid/grandkid, -6 First contestant to mention their ex-spouse, +8 Contestant kisses Gerry on lips at limo intro (Bonus on top of kissing points), +2 Contestant receives rose (with points equal to 2x the episode number (episode 1 = 2 points, episode 2 = 4 points, etc.)), +3 Kisses Gerry, +3 Uses the word “connection” or “journey”, +5 Contestant references being ready for love again, +5 Contestant mentions how much they love their kids/grandkids or how important family is to them

 

Scoring Notes:

– Contestants only get points for complimenting Gerry’s looks directly to him.

– Theresa’s “birthday suit” doesn’t count as a costume.

– Even though Natascha dances, she doesn’t get points for dancing 1-on-1 with Gerry because he wasn’t dancing too.