‘Golden Bachelorette’ Charles Ling Reacts To Sudden Stardom

Most of Joan Vassos‘ Golden Bachelorette suitors are stand-up guys. But social media considers Charles Ling to be in a league of his own. Keep reading to see his humble reaction to finding out fans of the show love him.

Golden Bachelorette Fans Pledge To ‘Protect’ Fan-Favorite

After a disastrous Bachelorette season, Bachelor Nation viewers were ready for a palate cleaner and what better option than The Golden Bachelorette?

Many of Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette suitors were accused of joining the show for clout and social media fame. However, none of that seems to be the case for Joan Vassos’ Golden Bachelorette men.

The majority of the men are widowers looking for a second chance at love later in life like Joan Vassos is. There have been several stand outs among the cast, including Mark Anderson, but viewers have taken a special interest in Charles Ling.

The retired financial advisor, 66, lost his wife unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm six years ago. In one recent episode, he approached another contestant who is an E.R. doctor to ask questions that still haunted him about his wife’s death.

One fan of Charles L. took to Reddit to declare that the fans must protect the suitor “at all costs.” The post received a ton of replies from other viewers who agreed.

• “Instead of complaining about the snoring, he went to the store and got stuff to help them. Then, the story about his wife, and the relief he felt knowing it was likely something minor / unrelated to the aneurysm, that was pretty heavy. I really felt for him.”
• “Hope Devin is watching this to learn how real men carry themselves!”
• “He is truly a gem. A man amongst men. I adore him.”
• “He’s the sweetest.”
• “I love the scene of him calling his daughter on the phone at prom!”
• “My king”
• “I have had a feeling Charles may be the next golden bachelor. It all feels set up to be so.”
• “He’s too good for this franchise. Though I’m grateful for his presence this season.”

Charles Ling Reacts To Sudden Stardom

Go to any social media discussion about The Golden Bachelorette and you’ll find viewers praising Charles Ling. NBC News recently caught up with him and made him aware that he’s the internet’s new boyfriend.

“I would say it’s a surprise. And a big surprise,” he told the outlet. He added that he doesn’t read too much of the feedback from fans but shared a message for them: “Thank them and tell them I love them too.”

Do you think Charles Ling is a top contender for the next Golden Bachelor? Share your thoughts in the comments.