10 Reasons Kelsey Anderson’s Dad Mark Shouldn’t Be The Golden Bachelor (Why I Don’t Want Him Cast)

The Bachelor season 28 contestant Kelsey Anderson’s dad, Mark, stole everyone’s hearts when he appeared on the show during her hometown date, prompting speculation that he could be the next leading man of The Golden Bachelor, but there are many reasons why he shouldn’t. Throughout The Bachelor season 28, Kelsey has opened up to leading man Joey Graziadei about her family. Her mother, Denise, passed away due to breast cancer in 2018, and her father became the rock for her and her four siblings, even though he was dealing with his own immense grief.

During Kelsey’s The Bachelor season 28 hometown date, Mark was very open to and supportive of Kelsey and Joey’s relationship. He shared photographs of Denise with Joey, indicating that he trusted him with his family’s precious memories. Mark told Kelsey that he was reassured by how Joey was with her, and he told her that he just wanted his children to have that feeling that he had with their mother, because it’s the best thing in the world. The date concluded with Mark saying in his confessional that he hoped that Kelsey was engaged when she came home. Although Mark is a wonderful man, he shouldn’t be the next star of The Golden Bachelor.

1 Mark Anderson Is Too Good For The Golden Bachelor

Mark Is Pure Of Heart

Mark is an extraordinary man who stepped up for his family in the face of a devastating tragedy. He’s pure of heart and is too good for The Golden Bachelor. He doesn’t seem as though he would want to date over twenty women at once. Although Kelsey wanted to sign up to be a Bachelor contestant, being the lead of the show is a completely different thing. Mark is above the drama that comes with being part of Bachelor Nation.

2 Mark Doesn’t Want To Be The Golden Bachelor

Mark Told Kelsey He Doesn’t Want The Role

In a TikTok video, Kelsey talked to Mark about being on television. Although the video was meant to be funny, it was apparent when Kelsey asked him how he felt about his TV debut that he wasn’t completely comfortable with it. He blushed as he said that he was “just nervous.” Kelsey also asked Mark if he was going to be the next Golden Bachelor. He laughed as he said, “No.” He also joked, “I’m too young.” Mark did a great job supporting Kelsey as her dad on The Bachelor, but he doesn’t seem to have much interest in starring in his own season.

3 Mark’s Story Is Too Similar To Gerry Turner’s

Mark & Gerry Are Both Widowers

Like Mark, The Golden Bachelor season 1 star Gerry Turner is a widower. Gerry also lost his wife rather suddenly, and he was left to pick up the pieces for himself and his two daughters. It would be intriguing if the next Golden Bachelor leading man had a completely different backstory. Perhaps he could be a divorced man, or someone who’s never been married at all. It would be interesting to see a different story play out on The Golden Bachelor.

4 The Golden Bachelor Might Exploit Kelsey’s Family’s Grief

The Anderson Family Has Been Through Enough

Kelsey’s family has been through a lot since the death of her mother, and it’s apparent that they’re still grieving their loss. Throughout The Golden Bachelor season 1, Gerry often cried about his wife, something that was viewed as exploitative by many viewers. The same thing could happen for Mark. While Kelsey has opened up about her mother’s passing on The Bachelor, the show has been respectful of her story and hasn’t used it to create a dramatic storyline. However, it could be very different when told from Mark’s perspective as he searches for new love. The Golden Bachelor producers can’t be trusted not to exploit Mark.

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5 Mark Would Be Stealing Kelsey’s Thunder

Kelsey Is The Star Right Now

Although it would be nice to see Mark get his moment in the sun, being part of Bachelor Nation was Kelsey’s experience first. If he became the next Golden Bachelor, he might completely overshadow Kelsey. There’s a good chance that Kelsey could become the next Bachelorette if Joey doesn’t choose her, but that would be less likely if her dad was the Golden Bachelor. Mark played the perfect supporting role for Kelsey, and he will most likely want her to continue to shine as the star.

6 Mark Could Bring Too Much Attention To Kelsey & Joey If They Got Engaged

More Publicity Could Be Bad For Kelsey & Joey

If Kelsey and Joey got engaged, they’ll want privacy once their relationship is revealed to the world. If Mark becomes the next Golden Bachelor, there will be a lot of publicity about him and his family. Kelsey and Joey will be thrust into the spotlight right at the time when they should be focusing on their own relationship. They should be able to focus on their own future without dealing with becoming supporting players on another Bachelor Nation show. Also, if Joey doesn’t pick Kelsey, she’ll need time to heal out of the public eye.

7 It Would Be Too Much For The Anderson Family

The Andersons Deserve Privacy

The Anderson family has been through so much together. From dealing with tragedy to Kelsey’s Bachelor stint, they’ve had a lot of ups and downs throughout the past several years. A show like The Golden Bachelor brings a lot of good, but can also create a lot of stress as well. They’ve already dealt with meeting Kelsey’s potential fiancé, so it might be too much for them to then have to do the same for Mark. Being on reality television has caused problems for families in the past, so it might be best for Mark to continue to live his life out of the public eye.

8 It Would Be Better To Pick Someone With No Ties To The Show

Matt James’ Mom Was Eliminated Night One On The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Although it could be interesting to see a Bachelor contestant’s father take the lead of his own season, it might be better for the Golden Bachelor lead to be someone with no ties to the show.The Bachelor season 25 star Matt James’ mom, Patty, was a contestant on The Golden Bachelor season 1, but she didn’t make it past the first night. Her appearance could’ve just been a publicity stunt to get people talking about the show. If Mark takes the lead of The Golden Bachelor, it might appear as though he’s only in it to continue to appear on TV, rather than to sincerely find love.

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9 The Golden Bachelor Should Be An Unknown Person

There Would Be Less Expectations

Although The Golden Bachelor might follow the pattern of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and cast people from previous seasons as its lead, perhaps the show should always stick with an unknown person. There are already too many expectations for Mark as the lead, which could lead to fans turning on him if they feel disappointed by him. He can’t possibly live up to the image that fans have created of him in their heads. It would be better to start fresh with someone new.

10 A Celebrity Might Make A Better Golden Bachelor

A Famous Person Would Be Used To The Spotlight

On the other hand, casting a celebrity in the role of The Golden Bachelor could also be a fun twist. Mark has no experience with being on TV, which could create some awkward moments as he navigates his newfound stardom. Someone who’s been in the public eye already could bring charisma and personality to the role in a way that an unknown lead wouldn’t know how to do. Mark is a lovely person and an amazing dad, but he doesn’t have enough experience with being in front of the camera to take the lead of The Golden Bachelor.

After meeting Mark during Kelsey and Joey’s Bachelor hometown date, many viewers’ first instincts were to think that he should be cast as the next Golden Bachelor. However, after thinking it through, it seems clear that Mark shouldn’t take on the role. While he might be good at it and deserves a chance to find love if he wants to, there are several ways that it could have a negative impact on him and his family. Mark is a gem, but he shouldn’t be the next lead of The Golden Bachelor.

Sources: Kelsey Anderson/TikTok, Bachelor Nation/YouTube

The Bachelor

The Bachelor is a reality dating series that premiered in 2002. It follows one man’s search for his potential fiancé among several different women. As they travel the world and have exciting one-on-one and group dates, romance and drama develop. The Bachelor has led to many popular spin-offs, including The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.