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AsThe Golden Bachelorettefinale approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see who Joan Vassos will choose in the end. But in the meantime, a former contestant is stirring up excitement online with new dating rumors. That’s right! Remember Mark Anderson? This 58-year-old retired Army general lost his wife, Denise Anderson, in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.
Since then, he hasn’t dated much, raising his five kids as a widower. But this year, he got a second chance at love on the reality show’s first season. Although finding love on TV proved to be harder than expected, it seems that Mark may have found romance off-screen. Rumor has it he’s now dating actress Barbara Alyn Woods, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
Is Mark Anderson Dating Barbara Alyn Woods?
Mark Anderson, who first appeared onThe Bachelorduring Joey Graziadei’s season, was warmly nicknamed “Kelsey’s hot dad” because he supported his daughter Kelsey Anderson on her journey to find love. He even did some YouTube research to learn about the franchise before jumping in! Later, Anderson joinedThe Golden Bacheloretteto pursue a connection with Joan Vassos, though things didn’t quite work out. Now, however, fans think he might have found someone new.
On October 27,One Tree Hillactress Barbara Alyn Woods posted a Halloween photo onInstagramfeaturing herself dressed as Cinderella, with Anderson right beside her in a Prince Charming costume. Her daughter, Natalie Alyn Lind, even joined in on the fun as Yoda fromStar Wars. Woods captioned the photo,
When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby,
sparking dating rumors almost instantly.
Kelsey Anderson, Anderson’s daughter and the winner ofThe Bachelorseason 28, added to the buzz by commenting,
along with a heart emoji.
Fans quickly joined the conversation, with comments like,
My OTH and Bachelor Nation worlds colliding!
OMG PLEASE LET THIS BE REAL.
hoping to see this Golden Bachelorette’s Prince Charming find love in real life.
Woods, who recently filed for divorce from her husband, John Lind, after over 20 years of marriage, has been separated since 2021. She and Lind share three children, Natalie, 23, Emily, 22, and Alyvia, 16.
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With all the hints and comments, fans are eagerly waiting to find out if Mark Anderson and Barbara Alyn Woods are truly a couple. For now, it’s a mystery!
Mark Anderson Could Not Find Love OnThe Golden Bachelorette
Mark Anderson’s journey to find love onThe Golden Bachelorettedidn’t end as he had hoped. The retired Army veteran and father of five joined the show to win overJoan Vassos, but he was eliminated in episode 5 after a one-on-one date with her. For their date, Anderson and Vassos enjoyed a day on a yacht, which Anderson called, according toPeople,
The best day I’ve had single arriving in California.
Before the date, he told the cameras that he hadn’t felt this good in years and was ready to find a deep connection.
However, Vassos wasn’t feeling the same spark. While she admitted that Mark “checks so many of the boxes,” she hadn’t reached a real emotional connection with him. She noted that he was “very soft-spoken” and that their interactions felt “almost formal.”
During their yacht date, Anderson opened up about the loss of his late wife Denise Anderson, who passed away from cancer several years ago. He was hopeful that the date might bring them closer, but Vassos still felt there was something missing between them. The next day, she visited Anderson at the mansion to end things, telling him,
I didn’t see me in our conversations when we were talking, and I didn’t feel like I imagined an us… I need somebody who is as far along in their journey as I am
Despite their best efforts, it just wasn’t meant to be for Joan Vassos and Mark Anderson.
Mark Anderson’s Future as a Golden Bachelor
Mark Anderson might have a different future than fans expected onThe Golden Bachelor. He was a popular choice to star in season 2, especially after his appearance as Kelsey Anderson’s dad on Joey Graziadei’sBachelorseason and his recent turn onThe Golden Bachelorette, where he sought a connection with Joan Vassos. However, Vassos felt he might not be fully ready to date after losing his wife, and she eventually said goodbye to him on the show.
But now, it seems Anderson could have found love outside of reality TV. Rumors started flying afterOne Tree Hillactress Barbara Alyn Woods posted a Halloween photo with Anderson in matching Cinderella and Prince Charming costumes. She followed that with a TikTok video where the two danced toDiscoby Surf Curse in front of a festive Christmas tree, ending with a warm hug.
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If Anderson and Woods’s relationship continues to grow, it’s unlikely he’ll be the nextGolden Bachelor. Should they start dating seriously, their romance may be well underway by the time the next season begins filming.
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