This article contains spoilers!!!!
With the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette On the horizon, it’s a good time to talk about what’s wrong between Joan Vassos and Mark Anderson. Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator, made her television debut during The Golden Bachelor Season 1, alongside 21 other eligible older women competing for Gerry Turner’s final rose. Although Gary and Joanne have a strong connection, she left early in the season due to a family emergency.
Despite the fact that Joan was only on the show for a few weeks, she made a real impression, and Joan was cast as The Golden Bachelorette. Among the 24 amazing older men vying for Joan’s heart this season is 57-year-old Mark. Mark made his television debut during The bachelor Season 28When his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, brought Joey Graziadei home for her hometown date. Although fans are rooting for these Bachelor National couple, it is revealed that Mark is not the man Joan chooses.
Sparks flew when Joan and Mark met
instant chemistry
Booker Nation on ABC (via YouTube) recently released a trailer for The Bachelorette Season 1. The clip begins with 26-year-old Kelsey stepping out of the limousine at night and telling Joan that there’s someone she’d like to meet. When Mark got out of the limousine, Joan gasped, expressing genuine excitement at meeting the tall, handsome young widower. Although Joan seemed really excited about meeting Kelsey’s father, the reality TV reporter reality steve revealed that Mark was not one of Joan’s final two men.
Joan and Mark have so much in common
They are both widows
Long before joining the cast of The Golden Bachelor Season 1 and The Golden Bachelorette Season 1, Joan was Married to John Vassos for 32 years – he died in 2021. For his part, Mark was married to Kelsey’s mother, Denise Anderson, for 18 years. She died in 2018.
Denise was diagnosed with very aggressive breast cancer and died after only two months, while Joan’s husband died of pancreatic cancer.
Being widowers and single parents who lost women to cancer, should have brought Mark and Joan together, but apparently it wasn’t enough.
Mark could be the next golden guy
He deserves a second shot at love
They say that when one door closes, another opens, and that may be how things work out for Mark. Although Mark did not win Joan’s heart on The Golden Bachelorette Season 1, he could be cast as The Golden Bachelor Season 2. Mark is a fan favorite and Bachelor The nation’s audience would be thrilled to welcome him as the next lead of the spin-off.
Contestant |
Age |
Profession |
hometown |
Bill |
68 |
Videographer |
Portland, Ore |
Bob |
66 |
Chiropractor |
Marina del Rey, CA |
Charles K |
62 |
Portfolio manager |
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
Charles L |
66 |
Retired Financial Analyst |
Philadelphia, Pa |
Chuck |
60 |
Insurance Exec |
Wichita, Ca |
Christopher |
63 |
contractor |
West Babylon, New York |
Dan |
64 |
Private investor |
Naples, FL |
David |
68 |
Rancher |
Austin, TX |
Gary |
65 |
Retired finance executive |
Palm Desert, CA |
Gil |
60 |
Educator |
Mission Viejo, CA |
Greg |
64 |
Retired university vice president |
Longboat Key, FL |
guy |
66 |
He is a doctor |
Reno, well |
Jack |
68 |
Caterer |
Chicago, IL. |
Jonathan |
61 |
Shipping consultant |
Oakland, Iowa |
Jordan |
61 |
Sales manager |
Chicago, IL. |
Keith |
61 |
Girl dad |
San Jose, CA. |
Can |
60 |
Property management treasurer |
Peabody, Mass. |
Kim |
69 |
Retired Navy Captain |
Seattle, Wash. |
Mark |
57 |
Army veteran |
Leesville, LA |
Michael |
65 |
Retired banking CEO |
Denver, NC |
Pablo |
63 |
Retired UN Agency Director |
Cambridge, MD. |
Pascal |
69 |
Salon owner |
Chicago, IL. |
RJ |
66 |
Financial advisor |
Irvine, Ca. |
Thomas |
62 |
FDNY Chief |
New York, New York |
The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 premiered on September 18, 2024 on ABC.
Sources: Booker Nation on ABC/ youtube, reality steve
The Golden Bachelorette: The reality series offers one woman in her later years the chance to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring various romantic histories, looking for a meaningful connection and an opportunity to build a promising future together.
- Seasons
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1
- streaming service(s)
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Hulu
- Showrunner
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Bennett Grabner