The Golden Bachelorettecontestant, 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 onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. The first-everGolden Bacheloretterole went toJoan Vassos, who was inThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 with leadGerry Turner, but left early to be there for her daughter who needed her.
The Golden Bachelorettesaw 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 ofThe 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 ontoThe Golden Bachelorettenot knowing much about the show, but he made a solid first impression on Joan.
“Charles not in charge, Joan in charge.”
Charles, wholost 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 theThe Golden Bachelorettemen.
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
Charlesis on Instagram, where is now has 37,300 followers. He was inactive on social media before the show, but nowhe receives incredible fan support and encouragement, which he acknowledges. In one post from the beginning of the season, he thankedThe Golden Bacheloretteaudience 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 (andshowed up with new jet black hair.) While there, he opened up about how positive and wonderfulThe Golden Bacheloretteexperience has been for him (viaBachelor 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 nextGolden Bachelor, with one fan even letting Charles know her mom was single. About the idea of becoming the nextGolden 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 thatThe Golden Bachelorettefans would be all for it.
The Golden Bachelorette
Cast
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.
