Signs Mark Anderson Is About To Be Announced As The Golden Bachelor (Is Kelsey Anderson's Dad The Right Lead?)

There are signs that Mark Anderson is about to be announced as The Golden Bachelor, but Kelsey Anderson's dad may not be the right man for the job. The Golden Bachelorette recently aired its season finale, and it included ads asking women to apply to be contestants on The Golden Bachelor season 2. The existence of these ads, which ABC had been airing for several weeks, suggests that the producers have already cast the Bachelor spin-off's next male lead. There are several good options among the men that Joan cast off, but all signs point to 58-year-old Mark.

The Golden Bachelor season 1 ended on a high note when 72-year-old Gerry Turner gave his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist. They were married a few weeks later during a nationally televised wedding event. However, they announced their divorce after only three months of matrimony. With a new season on the horizon, hopes are high that the show's next romance won't end in tears. Though ABC's producers haven't made the official announcement yet, it seems like they'll soon be naming Mark as the Bachelor spin-off's next male lead.

Mark Wants The Role

He Made His Intentions Clear

Hopes were high when Mark appeared as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, but it ended badly. After a particularly awkward date, Joan told Mark there was "something missing" between them, and sent him home. After his elimination, Mark was asked about his future with the franchise during an interview with The Wrap, and he clearly said he'd be interested. “I’d definitely consider it," Mark said. "It’s been a fantastic experience for me.”

Mark Was Inspired By Kelsey

He Knows The Process Can Work

Mark made his television debut on The Bachelor season 28, when his daughter, Kelsey, took her boyfriend, Joey Graziadei, to Louisiana to meet her family during hometown dates. Though he wasn't onscreen long, he left quite an impression on fans, who clamored to see more of the retired widower. Mark watched Kelsey find love on a Bachelor show, and she's now engaged to Joey, so he feels confident the process can work.

Mark's Raised His Public Presence Lately

He's Staying Relevant

Since leaving The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Mark has dutifully made a point of staying relevant. Not only has he upped his social media presence, he has also done multiple interviews. With his future son-in-law, Joey, competing on Dancing With The Stars season 33, Mark has often been seen in the audience showing support. It seems like he's staying relevant, perhaps because he expects ABC to announce that he will be the latest The Golden Bachelor.