After being sent home by Joan Vassos on The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Jordan Heller should be the next Golden Bachelor. This wasn't the first time Joan tried to find love on national television. The 61-year-old private school administrator first appeared as a contestant on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor. She was one of 22 single older women who traveled to The Bachelor mansion from all over the country to try to win the love of 72-year-old Gerry Turner. Though Joan and Gerry hit it off, she had to leave the show early due to a family emergency.
After leaving The Golden Bachelor season 1 early, Joan thought her journey was over, but she was ultimately cast in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. After a season of dating 24 singlemen, Joan narrowed her choices down to four men; 60-year-old Chock Chapple, 66-year-old Gus Gansert, 69-year-old Pascal Ibgui, and 61-year-old Jordan Heller. After visiting all four hometowns and meeting four sets of families, Joan sent Jordan home. Now that Jordan is single, he should be the next Golden Bachelor.
Jordan Has A Wonderful Family
He's A Loving Father
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Jordan may not have been lucky enough to win Joan's heart on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, but he's got a lot going for him that would make him a great Bachelor lead. During hometown visits, Joan visited Chicago, Illinois, to meet Jordan's family and friends. She got to meet his daughters, as well as their partners, and various other friends and relatives. The Hellers seemed like a happy family, and Joan got along with them very well.
The Hellers made it clear to Joan that Jordan was a very loved and loving person who was always there for the people in his life. Joan spoke for a long time to Jordan's daughters, who expressed concern about their father getting his heart broken again. The Hellers were right to be worried because the episode would later end with Joan eliminating Jordan from The Golden Bachelorette season 1.
Jordan Didn't Cause Any Drama In The House
An Easygoing Guy
Aside from the romance and drama, one of the most interesting and unique things about The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was how well all the men got along with each other. Though many of the men fell for Joan, they didn't let the competition get in between them. That's not to suggest there was never any drama among the men.
During a group date at a bowling alley, Chock annoys the other men by being way too possessive of Joan.
Throughout the group date, Chock always sat down next to Joan and put his arm around her, basically acting as if she was already his girlfriend. It rubbed the other men the wrong way as Chock was one of Joan's favorites. Unlike Chock, Jordan was never the cause of any drama. He was always easy to get along with, which is an ideal trait for The Golden Bachelor to have.
Jordan Is Ready For A Second Chance At Love
Moving On From His Divorce
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Joan learned Jordan was still hurt by his divorce and had struggled to open his heart to love again. After his appearance on the show, Jordan is more ready than ever to find love again. Like Joan left The Golden Bachelor only to be cast as The Golden Bachelorette, the same could happen for Jordan.
As far as Bachelor Nation fans are concerned, Jordan isn't a front-runner to replace Gerry as The Golden Bachelor.
While the cast of The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 included many great options for The Golden Bachelor season 2, the front-runner is 58-year-old Mark Anderson, who happens to be the father of The Bachelor season 28's Kelsey Anderson. Being a member of The Bachelor franchise royalty puts Mark ahead of other contestants. While Mark is a great option for the next male lead of The Bachelor spin-off, Jordan is more outgoing and would, overall, make a better Golden Bachelor lead.
