Indiana woman joins 'Bachelor in Paradise.' What to know about Nancy Hulkower
Nancy Hulkower, 62, arrived late in the episode, sparking interest from senior men in the group at the Costa Rica beach resort.
The reality dating show, in its 10th season, brings together former contenders from 'The Bachelor' franchise to explore new relationships.
Hulkower, who grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, was a cast member of the first season of "The Golden Bachelor," when Indiana resident Gerry Turner was the lead. She was eliminated in week four of that show.
The bio for Hulkower on ABC's website describes her as a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Virginia, who 'loves playing golf, walking her goldendoodle, Max, and watching college basketball.'
Fun facts about her: She loves a good rom-com; is a dancing machine, but only at weddings; and is a Bruce Springsteen fan.
'The mother of three is loyal, faithful and funny, and is looking for a self-assured, trustworthy man with whom to share her life,' according to the ABC bio. 'She is a self-described hopeless romantic and says, 'I believe in love stories. And even having a great one, I believe I can have another.'"
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Huklower was born in Fort Wayne and grew up in Warsaw, leaving for college in 1982.
She's lived in Alexandria, Virginia, since 1988.
Hulkower is the widow of lawyer Mark J. Hulkower, who prosecuted C.I.A. traitor and Soviet spy Aldrich Ames for treason and defended high-profile executives accused of white collar crimes. He died in 2011.
Her parents, David and Carole Delp, live in Winona Lake, Indiana.
This is the first 'Bachelor in Paradise' season to include alumni cast members from 'The Golden Bachelor' and 'The Golden Bachelorette' shows. Ten members from the senior spinoffs arrived at the resort in week three of the season, which aired July 15.
Gary Levingston, 66, from the first season of 'The Golden Bachelorette,' and Faith Martin, 62, who finished third on the first season of "The Golden Bachelor," also joined the resort early on the July 21 episode.
Lea Cayanan, 25, a contestant on the 28th season of 'The Bachelor,' arrived with Hulkower.
'Bachelor in Paradise' airs on ABC on Mondays at 8 p.m. and streams starting the next day on Hulu.
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