The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1’s Mark Anderson may have recently proven he doesn’t need to beThe Golden Bachelorbecause he may have found love all on his own. The 58-year-old retired Army veteran’s journey started when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, competed inThe Bachelorseason 20. When she took her new boyfriend, Joey Graziadei, to Louisiana for her hometown date, fans fell madly in love with her father.
Mark was cast as a contestant inThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, along with 23 other singleGoldenmen. Though hopes were high for Mark and Joan Vassos, she sent him home after a particularly awkward solo date. Mark was crushed by the elimination, but he wasn’t down for long.Mark was soon spotted with Barbara Alyn Woods, a television actress known for her work on the drama seriesOne Tree Hill. Though they haven’t confirmed their status, it would appear that Mark may have found love withoutThe Golden Bachelor.

Mark Has Been Showing Off His New Actress Girlfriend
Prince Charming Found His Cinderella
Soon after Mark was eliminated fromThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1,Barbaraposted a photo to Instagram of herself and Mark.In the Halloween photo,Barbara wore a Cinderella costume, and Mark dressed as Prince Charming. Fans ofThe Golden BacheloretteandOne Tree Hillwere excited about thepotential match between Mark and Barbara. Since then, Mark and Barbara haven’t confirmed their relationship, but it does seem like Mark is no longer on the market.
His Daughter Kelsey Approves
A Family Affair
Mark and Barbara may be staying silent about their relationship status, but Mark’s daughter, Kelsey, may have recently spilled the beans.Kelseyrecently posted family photos to Instagram thatmay have accidentally announced her father’s relationship. In the holiday photos, Mark, his children, and their significant others gather on a stairway in matching pajamas, andBarbara is there.Judging by this photograph,Mark and Barbara are a couple. Kelsey posting the photo implies that she approves of the relationship.
Mark Didn’t Need To Be The Golden Bachelor To Find Love
He Came Out Of His Shell
When Mark wascast inThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, he seemed awkward and uncomfortable around Joan. Though he seemed to like Joan, the widower was out of practice and not on his game. Clearly, Mark’s game had improved since his elimination anddidn’t need the show. It’s possible he didn’t thrive in a reality TV show environment. The single father of five was able to find love all on his own, and ABC will have to cast someone else to leadThe Golden Bachelorseason 2.
The Golden Bachelorette
Cast
The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
