THE Golden Bachelor’s senior contestants have been spotted looking unrecognizable in photos taken before their major beauty makeover.
Last week, the names of the 22 senior women competing for Gerry Turner's heart were announced to the public.

Some of the lucky ladies broke their silence on social media, sharing their excitement with their friends and family.
Now, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal some of the women look completely unrecognizable in pre-beauty makeover pics.
Edith Aguirre, 60

Edith is a retired realtor from Downey, California.
Family is everything for her and there's nothing she loves more than spending time with her kids and grandkids, according to her ABC bio.
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Edith took a break from grandma duties as she ventured off to Paris for vacation, which she showed pics of on her social media.
For her cast pic, she got a hair refresh, and perhaps fashion makeover, ditching her fur trench coat for a sexy black dress.
Jeanie Howard, 65

Jeanie is a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tennessee.
She's also a certified scuba diver and remains active by walking her dogs and taking Zumba classes.
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Per her bio, she looks up to Oprah, Dolly Parton, and Princess Diana who are also known for their philanthropic work.
Jeanie's LinkedIn pic appears to be a toned down version from her cast pic.
Kathy Swarts, 70

Kathy is a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas.
She walks five miles a day and enjoys outdoor activities, such as kayaking, hiking and skiing.
During a walk on the beach this summer, she captured a selfie and wrote: "Last hurrah at the beach."
Kathy let her brunette curls down and went makeup-free.
"I am so ready to show the world that a 70-year-old woman has energy, passion, and can truly enjoy life!" she told ABC.
Leslie Fhima, 64

Leslie is a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She is a mom to three kids, "glama" to three grandkids, and mom to a mini Aussiedoodle named Billie, whom she loves taking photos with.
In a pre-Bachelor pic, Leslie is seen cuddling her pal while showing off her blonde curls - a switch-up from the brunette hairdo in her cast pic.
The fit woman has completed 10 marathons and is looking for a running buddy.
She would like a "real man" who will enhance her life.
Maria Trice, 60

Maria is a health and wellness director from Teaneck, New Jersey.
She enjoys playing tennis, pickleball like Gerry, and board games.
The mom-of-three appeared to have chopped her long locks ahead of starring on The Golden Bachelor.
Maria is a hopeless romantic who is looking for a kind, funny and independent man that's ready for "a love adventure," per ABC.
Natascha Hardee, 60

Natascha is a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City.
Her fun side can be seen on social media, especially making sure to caption her videos "#midlifeinfluencers."
On her downtime, she enjoys relaxing in Central Park and attending dance and yoga classes.
Per her bio, she is looking for a romantic, athletic and emotionally available man with whom to share her life.
Pamela Burns, 75

Pamela is a retired salon owner from Aurora, Illinois.
This vivacious beauty lives an incredibly fulfilling life, according to her Bachelor bio, and says she is hoping to find a special someone with whom to share it.
She recently attended the Brandi Carlile concert in Highland Park where she posed for a pic with a pal.
Pamela looked unrecognizable with glasses and straight hair.
Peggy Dercole, 69

Peggy is a dental hygienist from East Haven, Connecticut.
Per her bio, she has always put others before herself and has dedicated her life to helping people- even having been on multiple dental missions across the world.
Peggy has photos online showing her volunteer work.
She appears unrecognizable with her natural golden locks and no makeup.
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In addition to these eight ladies, the others vying for Gerry's heart include: Anna Pernas Zalk, April Kirkwood, Christina Kempton, Ellen Goltzer, Faith Martin, Joan Vassos, Marina Perera, Nancy Hulkower, Patty James, Renee Halverson Wright, Sandra Mason, Susan Noles, Sylvia Robledo and Theresa Nist.
The Golden Bachelor will premiere on September 28 at 8pm ET.

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