The Golden Bachelorette’s Mark Anderson was rumored to be in a romance with a well-known television actress, but is it just a publicity stunt? Mark is no stranger toBachelorNation fans, as he made his television premiere duringThe Bachelorseason 28. His daughter, Kelsey Anderson, was one of the women who Joey Graziadei gave a hometown date to. Kelsey brought Joey home to Louisiana to meet her father, and a star was born.
Mark went on to be cast as a contestant onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, amongthe 24 singleGoldenmenvying for Joan Vassos' heart. Though hopes were high for the relationship, Joan sent him home early. Since finding himself single again,Mark has been rumored to be datingOne Tree Hill’s Barbara Woods, but their relationship could be a publicity stunt. Read on to learn more about the relationship, and why it may not be the real deal.
What Went Wrong Between Mark & Joan?
Something Was Missing
Despite high hopes for Mark’s chances, he didn’t shine onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, at least not brightly enough to tempt Joan, who preferred the company of other contestants. After a painfully awkward solo date,Joan told Mark that there was"something missing"between them, and sent him home. He was heartbroken by her decision, but he cheered up surprisingly quickly.
Mark’s Got A Rumored New Romance Right After His Elimination Aired
Prince Charming & Cinderella
Mark was recently photographed withBarbara,whoposted the Halloween photo on her Instagram account. In the 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. The post has 5.3K likes and Barbara’s caption reads, “When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby…” The baby reference is to her daughter, Natalie Alyn Lind, who is also in the photo, dressed as aStar Warscharacter.
Mark Anderson May Be A Clout Chaser
He Enjoys The Celebrity Lifestyle
The entertainment industry is lousy with fake relationships manufactured for publicity purposes. Though it’s possible thatThe Golden Bachelorette’sMark andOne Tree Hill’sBarbara are really dating, it’s also possible that their romance is as fictional as one of the love stories in her scripted television drama. Recently, Mark was spotted on television again, cheering asJoey competes onDancing With The Stars.Mark seems to enjoy being on television, and he may be interested in pursuing a celebrity lifestyle.
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The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 airs on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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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.
