Celebrity Celebrity Weddings Tyler Cameron Jokes Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner 'Can't Keep Up' with Matt James's Mom Patty (Exclusive) 'The Bachelorette' alum exclusively told PEOPLE his pal and former roommate's mother has "got it all" going into the senior dating show By Kelly Martinez Kelly Martinez Kelly Martinez is a TV writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. She was previously a Staff Writer at BuzzFeed for over three years. People Editorial Guidelines and Abby Stern Abby Stern Abby Stern is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She’s been writing about entertainment, fashion, beauty, and other lifestyle content for over fifteen years. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 28, 2023 10:55AM EDT Close Tyler Cameron, Matt James and mom Patty James. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty; Billy Kidd via Getty; ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Tyler Cameron knows which lady he hopes will find love on The Golden Bachelor! The Bachelorette alum chatted with PEOPLE about one of the upcoming series' most exciting contestants: Patty James, who just so happens to be the mother of former Bachelor Matt James. Cameron's best friend's 70-year-old mom will be one of 22 senior women vying for the heart of 72-year-old widow Gerry Turner on the newest Bachelor spinoff. "She doesn't need my advice," Cameron, 30, said about Patty at the Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 2 press day earlier this month. "She's got it." Tyler Cameron attends "You Deserve Better" Tyler Cameron In Conversation With Matt James at 92nd Street Y on July 28, 2021 in New York City. Dia Dipasupil/Getty All About Matt James’ Mom, Patty, Who Is a Contestant on 'The Golden Bachelor' When asked whether he thought she "was going to go all the way" through the season, the reality star was quick to reiterate his faith in her. "She's got it all, Ms. Patty," he said. He then quipped, "If she doesn't, it's just because Gerry can't keep up with her." Patty first appeared in season 25 of The Bachelor alongside her son Matt. Per her Golden Bachelor bio, the Durham, North Carolina, realtor has been single for more than 30 years, having divorced her two sons' father when they were young. Matt James and Patty James. Patty James/Instagram "I want to meet someone who loves and cherishes me that I can live out my golden years with," she shared in a promo clip. Matt, 31, seemingly gave his mom's decision to join Golden Bachelor his stamp of approval, sharing her headshot on his Instagram story and writing, ""i ccc uuu mama" accompanied by a flaming heart emoji. Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James at "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen". Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Matt James Says Girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell and Tyler Cameron Have a 'Love-Hate Relationship' In a 2021 interview on Good Morning America, Matt raved about his mother and also shared that she has some of the same traits he hopes to find in his wife one day. He has been dating his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell since they met on The Bachelor in 2020. "Just someone who you can experience life together with. Someone who is trustworthy, someone who is themselves, someone who's caring, honest, compassionate," he said at the time. "Everything that she sacrificed for myself and my brother to be in the position that we're at, I want to be that for somebody else," he added. "And the way that she loved myself and [my brother] John is how I want to love somebody and how I want to be loved." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Golden Bachelor premieres Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.