Signs The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Lead Won't Be From The Golden Bachelorette (These Front Runners Can't Take On The Role)

The Golden Bachelor season 1 ended with Gerry giving his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist, and the couple got engaged. After just a few short weeks of a whirlwind engagement, Gerry and Theresa married in a lavish Golden Bachelor televised wedding event. The septuagenarian couple announced their divorce only three months later. Despite the bad outcome, the show was a massive hit and led to The Golden Bachelorette season 1, which was well-received. It's unclear who the next Golden Bachelor will be, but it likely won't go to any fan front-runners.

Mark Anderson Is Already In A Relationship

He's Off The Market... For Now

A fan favorite to replace Gerry was 58-year-old Mark Anderson. He made his television premiere alongside his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, on The Bachelor 28 and was then cast in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. He was one of 24 single Golden men who had traveled all over the country to date 61-year-old Joan Vassos. Joan and Mark had a lot in common, as they were both widowers. Joan was married to John Vassos for 32 years before he died in 2021, while Mark was married to Denise Anderson for 18 years before she died in 2018.

"I was like, 'Dad, is she Cinderella and you're Prince Charming? There's definitely more than friends.'"

While Mark and Barbara haven't addressed the relationship, Kelsey recently confirmed it to E! News. "I feel like they love each other," Kelsey even went so far as to say. She also addressed Mark's now-famous Halloween photo. According to Kelsey, Mark told her he was hanging out with his friend on Halloween. When Kelsey saw they were dressed as Prince Charming and Cinderella, she realized it was serious. "I was like, 'Dad, is she Cinderella and you're Prince Charming? There's definitely more than friends.'" Though Mark was a fan favorite to be The Golden Bachelor, his relationship makes him ineligible.

Jonathan Rone Just Recently Became Single

He Won't Be Ready By Summer

"I know my person is out there, and I’ll find them when the time is right."

The couple seemed happy together and looked like Jonathan and Michelle had found true love. However, they recently came to an end. Jonathan recently posted an Instagram video explaining the relationship was over. "With a heavy heart, I want to share that I’m no longer in a relationship," wrote The Golden Bachelorette season alumni. "I know my person is out there, and I’ll find them when the time is right." Though it's probably too late for Jonathan to lead The Golden Bachelor season 2, he could still be a contestant on Golden Bachelor In Paradise if there is a season.

Guy Gansert Had An Uncomfortable Scandal

His Ex-Wife Had A Lot To Say About Him

After a season of dates, Joan narrowed her field down to 60-year-old Chock Chapple and 66-year-old Guy Gansert. During the final episode of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan gave her final rose to Chock, eliminating Guy. The ER doctor from Reno would have been a natural choice to be The Golden Bachelor, but a personal controversy could cost him the opportunity. While The Golden Bachelorette season 1 aired, People reported Guy's ex-wife, Heidi O’Gara, filed a temporary protective order in October 2021.

Though Heidi dropped the order a month later, before it was granted, some of her accusations are disturbing. Heidi accused Guy of having anger issues, and engaging in threatening behavior. Though the order was dropped, Guy's contentious relationship with his ex-wife may make it difficult for producers to cast him. Guy addressed the temporary protective order on Instagram, but the controversy may still get in his way.

Who Is The New Lead?

It Could Be An Unknown Person

Though many Bachelor franchise leads come from past franchise shows, it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. The Golden Bachelorette included 24 contestants, and maybe that's not casting a wide enough net. If producers of The Golden Bachelor season 2 want to find the perfect lead, they may have to open it up to men who weren't once eliminated by Joan.