Charles Ling's Charisma & Popularity Is Exactly What The Bachelor Franchise Needs (Golden Bachelor Fans Want A Redemption After Heartbreaker Gerry Turner's Season)

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 featured quite a few guys who caught Bachelor Nation’s eye, but Charles Ling has become exactly what the franchise needs to save The Golden Bachelor. Charles, who appeared on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, was someone Bachelor Nation didn’t realize they needed to see on screen. A sweet, kind widower, Charles shared quickly with Joan that he’d lost his wife and felt a fierce sense of loyalty to her, but his daughters had pushed him to try and move forward in his life after her passing. While Charles was excited, he was also still grieving.

Throughout his time on The Golden Bachelorette, Charles was shown to be even sweeter and kinder than he’d appeared at the beginning of the season. As a top contender in the eyes of Bachelor Nation, Charles quickly became a standout of The Golden Bachelorette season 1 cast. When he was eliminated, while Bachelor Nation didn’t expect him to get to the end of the season, they were gutted at him getting the boot. While many have been looking at other candidates to be the next Golden Bachelor, Charles may be just what Bachelor Nation needs after Gerry Turner’s scandalous run.

Charles Ling Was The Golden Bachelorette Fan Favorite

Bachelor Nation Adored Charles

Although Charles was only on the show for a few short weeks, he quickly became a standout on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Charles was introduced during the opening night of the season along with the rest of his fellow contestants who were all hopeful that they’d be able to catch Joan’s eye. While many of the guys on the season were memorable, Charles became a Bachelor Nation favorite for a different reason

Though he was sweet and kind, it was Charles’ genuine authenticity that helped him stand out to The Golden Bachelorette viewers. Charles’ personality was fun, funny, and self-deprecating in a way that viewers were able to relate to. While he joined the show with a broken heart, Charles was able to work through some of his grief as he got to know Joan and the other guys on the series.

Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelor Season Failure Turned Fans Off

Gerry & Theresa’s Quick Divorce Was Painful

Although The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was a success, The Golden Bachelor season 1 wasn’t something viewers want to revisit. While Gerry has since been somewhat absolved of the issues that occurred during his season because of his cancer diagnosis, there were still major issues afoot throughout the first season of the show. Gerry and his final choice, Theresa Nist, got engaged at the end of the season and quickly got married, but their relationship crumbled, which has left Bachelor Nation struggling to see a positive future for the show. Even so, The Golden Bachelor season 2 is coming.

Charles As The Lead Could Redeem The Bachelor Franchise

The Golden Bachelor Could Succeed With A Kind-Hearted Lead

Although Bachelor Nation is hesitant about The Golden Bachelor season 2, the show could be revamped entirely with Charles as the lead. Though he may need more time to move through his grief, Charles was a sweet, charming guy who would be a great contender for the lead. With such a sweet spirit and a positive attitude, seeing Charles as a future lead could be a way to revitalize the series and cancel out the first season’s poor performance. Despite knowing that his time on The Golden Bachelorette was abbreviated, Charles understands the process and could be a great lead.