I'm convinced that Mark Anderson isn't ready to be the Golden Bachelor (could his supposed relationship be the reason?)

The golden bacheloretteThere were rumors that Mark Anderson would be next The Golden Bachelorbut I'm convinced he's not ready to be the Bachelor the spin-off's next male lead. It's not easy for me to admit I'm wrong, but I was sure that Mark, aged 58, was the best person to replace Gerry Turner, aged 72, as The Golden Bachelor. I even thought that the only reason he was chosen as a contestant on The golden bachelorette it was so he could prepare to lead his own season of the unscripted dating show.

I even wrote about Mark being The Golden Bachelor after he appeared The Bachelor season 28. When his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, took Joey Graziadei home for a hometown date and introduced him to her father, a star was born. Mark became an instant fan favoriteand it wasn't long before he joined the cast of The golden bachelorette season 1. When 61-year-old Joan Vassos sent Mark home, I was expecting an announcement about him being cast as The Golden Bachelor. That announcement never happened, and recent news about Mark's personal life could mean it never will.

Mark was accused of being a producer

“Something missing”

I wasn't the only person who thought Mark was cast The golden bachelorette season 1 to prepare him to be the spin-off's next protagonist. Online speculation about Mark ran rampant from the moment he made his first appearance on The Bachelor season 28. When he was announced as a contestant on The golden maiden, people didn't expect him to win Joan's heart. Joana herself didn't seem to give Mark much of a chanceso maybe she also thought he was a producing plant.

The day after a painfully awkward solo date between Joan and Mark, Joan told Mark that although she felt love for him, there was “missing something” between them. With tears in their eyes, Joan sent Mark home before that night's rose ceremony. I was sure that the announcement of Mark being cast as The Golden Bachelor would arrive any minute, but it didn't.

Mark may already be in a relationship

Prince Charming may have found his Cinderella

It's possible that Mark wasn't cast as The Golden Bachelor is that he is already in a serious relationship. Mark was devastated when Joan sent him home The golden bachelorette season 1, but he wasn't sad for long. Since leaving the show, Mark was photographed with Barbara Alyn Woodsa television actress best known for her work on the drama series Hill of a tree.

Barbara posted a Halloween photo of herself on Instagram dressed as Cinderella and Mark dressed as Prince Charming. Fans of ABC's The Golden Bachelorette and Hill of a tree they were excited about the possible marriage between Mark and Barbara. I'm happy for Mark too, but I'm disappointed because being in a relationship would make him ineligible to be The Golden Bachelor.

Mark has work to do before becoming the Golden Bachelor

Still mourning his late wife

While I'm disappointed, the fact that Mark is in a relationship may prevent him from being cast The Golden Bachelor season two, I have to be honest; Mark has other issues that may have prevented him from accepting the role. My main concern is Mark is not over his late wife. Mark was married to Denise Anderson for 18 years because she was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2018.

Mark was deeply in love with his late wife, with whom he had five children, including Kelsey. During The golden bacheloretteMark confessed to Joan that he hadn't dated much since his late wife's death. Although I adore Mark and want him to be The Golden Bachelor, I also think he has some work to do before he's ready.

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