The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s cast has been released and features Bachelor alum Kelsey Anderson’s father, Mark Anderson, who I believe could be Joan Vassos dream guy or a total nightmare. With The Golden Bachelor season 1 having featured Gerry Turner looking for love in a sea of women who were hopeful to get the chance to adore him, many Bachelor Nation viewers like myself are skeptical about the upcoming season. Though Joan is nothing like Gerry in the way she’ll handle herself as the lead, she does have the stain of Gerry’s reputation looming over her head this season.
Joan, who left Gerry’s season of The Golden Bachelor early to tend to her family during a tough moment, seems prepared for her turn as the lead of The Golden Bachelorette season 1. As a new lead, the press surrounding Joan has been making sure viewers understand that her family is an important factor in her life, especially her relationship with her grandchildren. Despite the fact that Joan was a contestant herself on The Golden Bachelorette, the production team behind the series has been taking the time to introduce her to the world and hype up her potential love connections.
Mark Anderson Was Featured On The Bachelor Season 28
He’s Kelsey Anderson’s Father
As the father of one of The Bachelor season 28’s final contestants, Mark was featured during the hometown episode of the season along with the finale and made an incredible impression. Mark, who was widowed in 2018 after his wife’s decade-long battle with cancer, was introduced to Joey Graziadei and got to give his blessing to his daughter’s now-fiancee to propose. While the episode was more focused on Joey getting the opportunity to meet Kelsey’s family, Mark quickly became a standout figure to Bachelor Nation. Handsome, well-spoken, and open about what he’s dealt with, Mark was exciting to Bachelor Nation.
Bachelor Nation Rallied To See Mark On The Golden Bachelorette
They Were Interested In Learning More About Mark
Bachelor Nation enjoyed Mark’s appearance on The Bachelor so much that it began a wave of support from viewers to get Kelsey’s dad cast on The Golden Bachelorette. While it was likely a joke at first, the outpouring of public support surrounding Kelsey’s “hot” dad Mark quickly became a genuine hope that he’d wind up on the series. Kelsey chimed in about her dad’s appearance on The Bachelor, happy to see that Bachelor Nation was supportive of her sweet dad, but went quiet when asked about whether or not he’d potentially appear on The Golden Bachelorette as a hopeful contestant.
Mark Could Be Joan’s Dream Man, But Bachelor Nation Can’t Be Too Sure After Gerry Turner
He May Not Be As Wonderful As He Appears
Although Mark’s appearance wasn’t confirmed for quite some time, when The Golden Bachelorette season 1 cast was announced, Bachelor Nation was thrilled to see him on the list of men who would be courting Joan. I believe that Bachelor Nation rallying around Mark got him cast on the show, and his interest in doing so was clear to production after the viewers began to bring it up. Even so, it’s possible that Mark and Joan’s connection may not be the easiest of the men in her cast. As The Golden Bachelorette approaches, many are wondering if they’ll click or clash.
Mark’s time on The Golden Bachelorette could make him out to be her dream man, as he has commonalities with her surrounding their families and losing their spouses, but it’s possible that they may not get along, either. Bachelor Nation is hopeful that Mark will go far in the Bachelorette process, and his relationship with Joan will be something they’re both interested in pursuing for a long time. It’s possible, however, that we may see Joan and Mark clash as a potential couple. They may have different ideals, and Mark may come off differently than he did on The Bachelor.
Joan Should Be Wary Of Her Cast, Including Mark, Even After Good First Impressions
The Golden Bachelorette Should Proceed With Caution
After Gerry’s season of The Golden Bachelor, Joan has to take some serious precautions going into The Golden Bachelorette season 1. While she may be looking forward to taking her journey and finding love, things have been difficult for Gerry after The Golden Bachelor, and Joan doesn’t want the same thing to happen to her. Joan has been upfront about her life and her connections, which means she likely won’t get burned by her past coming back to haunt her, but it’s possible that the guys of her cast could create issues throughout the season.
Joan needs to be wary of the guys on her cast, including Mark, even if they seem to be giving her the best of first impressions. While Joan has been open and honest about herself, the men of The Golden Bachelorette season 1 may be looking for more than love during their time on the series. If that’s the cast, Joan needs to know that she can trust in herself and do her best to wade throught the false narratives on the series. While Joan’s time as The Golden Bachelorette will be fun, she needs to be careful who she puts her trust into.
