What Happened To Charles Ling After The Golden Bachelorette Season 1?

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The Golden Bachelorette contestant, Charles Ling, is widely regarded as the breakout star of season 1, and he has been thriving with signs of a bright future after the show. Charles is a 66-year-old retired data analyst with two daughters who love him very much. They are the ones who petitioned for their dad to be on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. The first-ever Golden Bachelorette role went to Joan Vassos, who was in The Golden Bachelor season 1 with lead Gerry Turner, but left early to be there for her daughter who needed her.

The Golden Bachelorette saw 24 men arrive at the Southern California mansion to meet Joan Vassos and begin the journey of trying to win her heart. "The Men Tell All" for the season just aired, and brought back together the entire cast of The Golden Bachelorette, and Charles got a lot of screen time. Read on to find out how Charles has been after the show and what comes next for him.

Charles' The Golden Bachelorette Journey

He Didn't Win Joan's Heart But Came Away With Friends

Charles came onto The Golden Bachelorette not knowing much about the show, but he made a solid first impression on Joan.

"Charles not in charge, Joan in charge."

Charles, who lost his wife of 36 years six years prior to coming on the show, was open about his grief, and shared his sweet demeanor and funny and charismatic personality with Joan and the The Golden Bachelorette men.Charles never secured a one on one date, but did get to have several personal conversations with Joan via group dates.

He was eliminated in the fourth week, but his exit underscored how much of a positive impression he made on Joan and his cast mates.

During his time on the show, he got to a different place with his grief, and was aided by a conversation with ER Doctor Guy Gansert, who gave him clarity on his wife's passing.

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Charles Is The Internet's Boyfriend

Everybody Loves Charles

Charles is on Instagram, where is now has 37,300 followers. He was inactive on social media before the show, but now he receives incredible fan support and encouragement, which he acknowledges. In one post from the beginning of the season, he thanked The Golden Bachelorette audience for the overwhelming messages and comments that have resonated with him. He has been coined "the internet's boyfriend."

"Wow! Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and support. I am thrilled that you all love me in this program. Just like the bachelor mansion fireplace, your cheerful and delightful messages warmed my heart. I hope I won’t disappoint you all on the show."

Will Charles Be The Next Golden Bachelor?

He Gave A Response To Public Demand

When Charles was on "The Men Tell All," he got time in the hot seat (and showed up with new jet black hair.) While there, he opened up about how positive and wonderful The Golden Bachelorette experience has been for him (via Bachelor Nation.) He noted that he watched the show as it aired while he was in China, but that he was recognized in the airport.

"I’m kind of thrilled, [it’s] something probably I never expected. Honestly, this is a surprise, I would say a big surprise — I never thought I’d be loved to that extent, it’s kind of a phenomenon. I’m just grateful … and I thank those fans."

Then there was a cry from the audience for him to be the next Golden Bachelor, with one fan even letting Charles know her mom was single. About the idea of becoming the next Golden Bachelor, Charles said, "I’ll see what will happen and what I should do, but … not at this moment." It's unclear whether Charles has been approached officially for the role, but if he were, it's obvious that The Golden Bachelorette fans would be all for it.

The Golden Bachelorette airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Source: Charles Ling/Instagram, Bachelor Nation/YouTube

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

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