Online rumors about Mark Anderson’s love life have run rampant since he was photographed with a big television star, and Kathy Swarts may have just revealed why he won’t beThe Golden Bachelorafter all. 58-year-old old Mark made his television debut onThe Bachelorseason 28, when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, took her boyfriend, Joey Graziadei home to meet her family during hometown dates. When Mark gave the young couple a photo album of photos of his love story with his late wife, a star was born.

Mark was later cast as a contestant onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, but 61-year-old Joan Vassos sent him home after an awkward one-on-one date. Like Mark, 70-year-old Kathy is no stranger to looking for love on national television. She made her television debut asone of 22 singleGoldenwomen dating 72-year-old Gerry Turner onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. Like manyBachelorNation contestants, Mark and Kathy have met socially in the real world. They were recently photographed together and Kathy made a comment that could reveal Mark’s future with the franchise.

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Rumors About Mark’s Relationship Explained

Prince Charming & Cinderella

Mark was devastated when Joan eliminated him fromThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, but he didn’t stay down for long. He was recently photographed withBarbara Woods,a television actress known for her work on the seriesOne Tree Hill.In the Halloween photo,Barbara is in a Cinderella costume and Mark is dressed as Prince Charming. Some fans ofABC’s The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1andOne Tree Hillwere excited about thepotential match between Mark and Barbara.

Kathy’s Big Reveal

She May Have Let The Cat Out Of The Bag

ThoughMark and Barbara haven’t confirmed their relationshipstatus,Kathy’s recent Instagram post may have let the cat out of the bag. She posted a photo of her and Mark smiling side by side, and her caption reads, “He isn’t mine AND this is a fine guy who has found his happy.” Her statement about Mark finding “his happy"makes it sound likeThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 star is in a relationship.

Will Mark Be The Golden Bachelor?

Not If He’s Already In A Relationship

Since the moment Mark appeared onscreen briefly duringThe Bachelorseason 28, he’s been a natural choice forThe Golden Bachelor. WiththeBachelorspin-off’s second season currently in production, many have speculated that Mark will be named the next male lead, but Kathy’s big reveal may change everything. If he had already found love,Mark wouldn’t needBachelorNationto make it happen.

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