The Bachelor star, Kelsey Anderson reveals her true feelings about her dad, Mark Anderson, being the next Golden Bachelor. Although Mark has already been through a Bachelor Nation experience by joining the ranks of Joan Vassos’ men in The Golden Bachelorette, Kelsey has stated what she thinks about him going on to date multiple women at once.
Joan Vassos Didn’t Believe Mark Anderson Was Ready
Undoubtedly, Mark Anderson was a fan favorite during The Golden Bachelorette. Ever since Bachelor Nation met Mark on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor, fans fell in love. Since Mark was a very understanding father during the hometowns when Kelsey Anderson was introducing her man who still had a few other ladies, it was easy to appreciate his gentleness. When he joined Joan Vassos’ journey, it was beautiful to see them interacting. But sadly, in the end, Joan sent him home. This came after opening up about his wife visiting him to put her stamp of approval on Joan. Some fans think it was a ploy, but others can’t believe how Joan crushed him.
Kelsey Anderson Reveals True Feelings About Dad Being ‘Golden Bachelor’
Although it was heartbreaking for Mark Anderson to be vulnerable only to be dismissed to grow in his journey of grief, Kelsey Anderson was very proud of her dad. But as most kids know, it is hard to see a parent “put themselves out there” only to have any kind of rejection. But now she shares what she thinks about Mark moving forward with Bachelor Nation if he is offered The Golden Bachelor spot. She says, “If that’s what he wants to do, I would fully support him.” While promoting her partnership with F— Cancer and Little Words Project, Kelsey freely spoke about her dad’s journey. She says, “I think that my dad has grown so much through this journey of The Golden Bachelorette. So, yeah, I would 100 percent be excited for him and support him.”
Kelsey Anderson Sees How The Golden Bachelorette Changed Her Dad
Although it was difficult to see Mark Anderson grow significantly only to be sent home, Kelsey Anderson admires him for his tender heart. However, she knows firsthand how the process goes. If Joan Vassos had stronger relationships with the other men, she had to make the tough call to release men along the way. Mark just happened to be one of them. Kelsey says, “I think that he grew a lot from it and I’m just really proud of him.” Furthermore, she adds, “I’m also really thankful for Joan in helping my dad through all of this.”
She acknowledges, “I know that after he left, he was pretty sad because he did really appreciate Joan and he really did care for her. So I think he had a hard time leaving.” However, she knows he is resilient, “But I think that he really valued his experience through it all and he had the best time. He was like, ‘I made 21 best friends.’ He had the best time and I think that it helped him grow a lot with his grieving as well.”
Tough Pill To Swallow
Undeniably, The Golden Bachelorette journey wasn’t easy on Mark Anderson, but it was worth it. Having a place to process some of his lingering grief was healthy. Additionally, finding comradery with the men was unmatched. But Kelsey Anderson admits something was hard for her to watch. She says, “I didn’t want to see him kissing somebody.” But she laughs explaining, essentially, “Turn about it fair play.” She says, “It’s funny, but I mean, I’m sure he had the same experience watching me on The Bachelor. So it’s all fair.”
Furthermore, Kelsey Anderson’s Bachelor, Joey Graziadei gave his thoughts about Mark becoming the next Golden Bachelor. He told Access Hollywood, “Time will tell.” Unmistakably, his bond with Mark is growing. He adds, “He deserves nothing but the best. So I’m going to keep supporting him and if the next chapter brings him The Golden Bachelor, we will both be rooting along with Kelsey and everyone else, I think, in the world.”
What do you think about Mark Anderson becoming the next Golden Bachelor? Do you think he is a good choice? Does it surprise you Kelsey Anderson is okay with him moving forward even with the risk of heartbreak again? Are you enjoying Joan Vassos’ journey on The Golden Bachelorette? Drop your comments below.
