The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos has 24 men competing to win her heart, and here's everything to know about her first impression rose recipient, Keith Gordon. During The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premiere, Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, began to form connections with many of the men. However, it was Keith who made the greatest impression on her.

When Keith made his entrance on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, he pulled up in an old-fashioned station wagon with luggage tied to the top, rather than riding in the limousine. Joan was so happy because it reminded her of the past. She gushed that Keith made her feel safe, which was something that she hadn't felt since her husband of 32 years, John, passed away due to pancreatic cancer in 2021. Joan later gave Keith her first impression rose, and her first and only kiss of the night. Here's what to know about him.