Good morning, Bachelor Nation! How are we feeling after Joan Vassos’s fifth week? I, for one, am still scraping pieces of my heart off the tile floor, thanks for asking! Let’s get to it.
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Golden visibility ❤️
This show is all about showing us the specific challenges that come with looking for love in your golden years, and often, that means confronting big losses.
This week, Mark went home, and watching him tear up at the sight of a hummingbird that reminded him of his late wife had me in shambles. As Mark told the guys, the moment lifted a weight off his shoulders and validated his decision to open up again.
Joan might’ve decided he’s not quite healed enough to be her man, but with The Golden Bachelor on the horizon, Mark’s TV journey could be far from over. [Parade]
😢 This week’s cry counter: This week, all the guys got misty about Mark’s hummingbird, which brought our cry count up to eight.
✅ Trivia answer: Between the flagship series, the wedding specials and recap episodes, Trista has shown up around Bachelor Nation a whopping 14 times. (Anyone else remember Bachelor Pad? LOL.)
The Golden Bachelorette airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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