The Golden Bachelorette
contestant Mark Anderson has been a frontrunner to be the next star of
The Golden Bachelor
, but his potential romance with
One Tree Hill
actress Barbara Alyn Woods could mean that the lead will be someone else.
However, now it seems as though Mark might've found a new relationship with Barbara. After their Halloween Instagram post, in which they appeared to be wearing a couple's costume of Cinderella and Prince Charming, Barbara posted a TikTok video, in which she and Mark did a TikTok trend dance to "Disco" by Surf Curse, in front of a lit-up Christmas tree. They hugged at the end of the dance.
Barbara captioned the post, "IN GOOD COMPANY." The comments section of the post was flooded with people shocked to see Mark and Barbara dancing together and wondering if they're a couple.
What Mark Anderson's Potential Relationship With Barbara Alyn Woods Means
Mark Might Not Be The Next Golden Bachelor
If Mark and Barbara are truly in a relationship, then it's highly unlikely that he'll be the next star of The Golden Bachelor. If they actually begin dating, then their romance will most likely have progressed by the time the show begins filming. However, it's always possible that they could unfortunately break up, and Mark could still take the lead. In addition, their relationship hasn't been confirmed, so it's also a possibility that they're just good friends, especially because Mark has said that he'd be interested in being the Golden Bachelor.
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Of course, there are many other Golden Bachelorette contestants who'd make fantastic Golden Bachelors. While Jordan Heller might be starting a relationship with Leslie Fhima, and Jonathan Rone revealed that he has a new girlfriend, there are so many other contenders. They include Charles Ling, Keith Gordon, Pascal Ibgui, Gary Levingston, and Dan Roemer. In addition, either Chock Chapple or Guy Gansert will be Joan's runner-up, so one of them could also take the lead.
Our Take On Mark Anderson's Possible Romance With Barbara Alyn Woods
Mark & Barbara Will Have To Confirm Or Deny The Rumors Soon
After appearing in two Bachelor Nation shows, Mark has to know that fans are invested in his love life now, and, although he doesn't owe them an explanation, it would be good for his image if he eventually confirmed or denied a romance with Barbara. While it's fun to speculate about Mark's relationship with Barbara, fans are eventually going to grow tired of being teased with this possible relationship, especially if they want him to be the next Golden Bachelor.
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The Golden Bachelorette starring Joan Vassos had so many wonderful men, but the next lead of The Golden Bachelor shouldn't be one of them.
As Joan pointed out when she ended her relationship with Mark on The Golden Bachelorette, he didn't seem ready to fully commit to a new person after losing his wife. However, perhaps now that more time has passed, he's applied the lessons that he learned during his time on The Golden Bachelorette, and is now ready to begin something new with Barbara.
While it would've been wonderful to see Mark as the star of The Golden Bachelor season 2, perhaps it's better that he found love off-screen, if that's what's happening with Barbara. A relationship outside of the public eye might be easier for him than dating over twenty women on a TV show, especially if he's hesitant after losing his wife. Whatever happens next for Mark, he's wished all the best in his search for love.
The Golden Bachelorette
finale airs Wednesday, November 13 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
Source: Barbara Alyn Woods/Instagram, Barbara Alyn Woods/TikTok
The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
Cast Joan Vassos , Jesse Palmer , Gary Levingston , Pascal Ibgui , Jonathan Rone , Charles Chock Chapple , Charles Ling , Keith Gordon , Guy Gansert , Jordan Heller , Mark Anderson , Daniel Roemer , Gil Ramirez , Charles King , Kim Buike , Gregg Lassen , Michael Stevens
Character(s) The Golden Bachelorette
Release Date September 18, 2024
Seasons 1
Streaming Service(s) Hulu Showrunner Bennett Graebner