"Superdad" Mark Anderson Should Be The Golden Bachelor

The Golden Bachelorette's Mark Anderson is not only a great all-around catch, he's also a "superdad" to five adult children, and he deserves to be The Golden Bachelor. 58-year-old Mark is practically Bachelor Nation royalty. He made his television debut during The Bachelor season 28, when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, was a finalist on the show. She brought her boyfriend, Joey Graziadei, home to meet her father, and that's when audiences caught their first glimpse of Mark. It was love at first sight. Mark became an instant fan favorite, and he hasn't looked back.

Bachelor fans immediately started clamoring to see more of Mark, and it wasn't long before he was cast in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Mark was one of the 24 men who arrived in a fleet of limousines to meet 61-year-old Joan Vassos. It was such a great moment when a limousine door opened and Kelsey stepped out of the car, followed by Mark, who she introduced to Joan. Fans expected Mark to run away with Joan's heart, but, so far, Joan seems more interested in other men. If Mark doesn't win, the superdad deserves to be The Golden Bachelor.

Mark's Journey

Widowed Father Of Five

Long before Mark joined the cast of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, he was a retired widower living a life of relative obscurity. Mark was a retired Army veteran from Leesville, Louisiana, and he had been married to Kelsey's mother, Denise Anderson, for 18 years before she passed away in 2018. Like Mark, Denise was also an Army officer, and the couple met while they were both serving the country. Denise was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and, according to Kelsey, her mother died only two months after finding out she was sick.

The whole Anderson family was devastated by the surprising loss, and it was difficult for Mark to move on, but he decided to take a risk and give love another shot on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Kelsey and Mark's other four children were thrilled for Mark to try to find love again. They love and miss their mother, but they want their amazing dad to be happy too.

Sadly, it doesn't seem like Mark is going to come out on top in the competition for Joan's heart. Though it was unexpected, Joan seemed to like several other men better, like 60-year-old Chock Chapple and 62-year-old Keith Gordon. In fact, during a recent episode of The Golden Bachelorette, Mark was the last man to receive a rose, barely avoiding elimination.

Kelsey Adores Her Father

She Never Stops Singing His Praises

It was obvious that Kelsey loved and admired her father very much, because she talked about him often during The Bachelor season 28. During an early date with Joey, Kelsey admitted that she and her father weren't that close while she was growing up. He was in the Army, so he was away working to raise his five children. Kelsey was very close to her mother, Denise, so her loss was devastating on many levels.

Mark knew that his children needed him, and he did what he had to do to take care of his family. Mark is the type of man who always does what he has to do, which is one of many reasons he'd make a great The Golden Bachelor. Ever since then, Mark and Kelsey have been very close, and she has come to rely on him for his wisdom and his quiet strength.

Mark Is Close To His Children

All In The Family

Mark often posts photos of himself and his five children on social media. In March, Mark posted a photo of his clan looking happy and having fun together. The photo's caption reads, "If I could share the depth of love, admiration, pride, and joy that fills my heart and soul that these fantastic human beings have blessed me with, they are my greatest gift!" It's only one of many family photos that Mark posts on his Instagram account, so it's obvious that Mark is just as proud of his children as they are of him. If Joan is crazy enough to overlook Mark, he should immediately be cast as The Golden Bachelor.

Anderson Holiday Photo

Mark Tries To Make Christmas Special

After losing their beloved mother, the holidays must be the most difficult time for the Anderson kids. Every holiday serves as a stark reminder of the mother they lost. It's great that they have so many happy memories to hold on to, but it must be a bittersweet time for the family. Knowing how hard it must be for everyone, Mark does his best to bring the family together to try to make as many happy new memories as possible. Mark posted a recent family holiday photo to Instagram, with his five children gathered around him in front of a giant Christmas tree. Hopefully, Mark will find true love again someday, whether that's with Joan or with some other lucky woman.

Will Mark Win The Golden Bachelorette?

He Deserves A Second Chance At Love

Joan's season is in full swing, so it's hard to say who will win her final rose. When one door closes, another opens, and that may be how things end up working out for Mark. If Mark doesn't win Joan's heart on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, he could be cast in The Golden Bachelor season 2. Not only is Mark interesting and attractive, he's also a great dad who deserves a chance at finding love again. Mark is a fan favorite and Bachelor Nation audiences would be thrilled if he were cast as the Bachelor spin-off's next male lead.

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 airs on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC.