As The Golden Bachelorette approaches its finale, fans are eager to see if Joan Vassos will find her second great love. While viewers await the outcome, one of Joan’s former suitors, Charles Ling, has shared his top two picks for her heart.
Charles Ling Becomes a Fan Favorite
Though Mark Anderson was expected to be the standout contestant on The Golden Bachelorette—thanks to his connection as Joey Graziadei’s future father-in-law from The Golden Bachelor—it was Charles Ling who quickly won over viewers. Charles’ genuine and wholesome attitude, paired with his vulnerability in discussing his late wife’s passing, resonated with fans. In a touching moment on the show, Dr. Guy Gansert helped Charles find closure by explaining the medical details surrounding his wife’s death.
While Charles may have connected deeply with the audience, his romantic connection with Joan didn’t blossom. Joan sent Charles home during the October 9 episode, followed by Mark Anderson’s departure the following week. Now, only four suitors remain: Chock Chapple, Guy Gansert, Jordan Heller, and Pascal Ibgui. One of them will receive Joan’s final golden rose.
Fans have taken to social media to express their love for Charles. On Reddit, one fan wrote, “We need to wrap Charles in bubble wrap and protect this man! He is so precious! He was and still is my favorite person to grace the golden franchise so far.” Another added, “Charles is hands down my very favorite man on the show, possibly ANY of the shows. He deserves everything he ever wants.” A third user said, “Charles is the best thing to happen to this franchise ever.”
Charles’ Top Two Picks for Joan
In a recent interview with Glamour magazine, Charles reflected on his emotional departure from the show. He admitted that being sent home was difficult, saying, “It was very, very emotional. Of course, everybody wants to stay to the end of the program and wants to be the lucky person to be chosen by Joan. But the reality, sometimes it can be different.”
Despite his early exit, Charles had a front-row seat to observe Joan’s relationships with the other men. Based on what he saw, he shared his prediction for who might win Joan’s heart: “So [if] my guess is correct, it will be either Chock or Guy,” Charles said, naming Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert as Joan’s likely final two suitors.
As The Golden Bachelorette nears its conclusion, fans will soon find out whether Charles’ prediction comes true. In the meantime, Charles assured his supporters that they’ll see him again—he plans to make an appearance at the Men Tell All special, where eliminated contestants will reflect on their journeys.
While ABC has yet to reveal the full schedule for the remaining episodes, the excitement surrounding the first season of The Golden Bachelorette continues to build, with fans rooting for Joan to find love once more.
