Kelsey Anderson is passing the torch to her father, Mark Anderson , on his journey to find love on The Golden Bachelorette . “I have someone that I would like to introduce you to,” Kelsey, 26, told Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos in a preview for the upcoming season after surprising Joan, 61, by popping out of one of the limos. Kelsey then pointed to the vehicle as a handsome gentleman, who she revealed is her dad, stepped out.
“Oh, my gosh,” Joan said as Mark, 57, approached her for their official introduction. “Well, hello, Joan,” he said while smiling from ear to ear . “I’m so excited!” Joan replied as she clapped her hands together while still standing next to Kelsey.
Mark wore a navy suit, light blue pocket square, white dress shirt and a gray polka dot tie when he arrived at the Bachelor mansion. Joan opted for a gold gown with a high neckline and sparkle beaded detailing. Kelsey, meanwhile, stepped out in a bright green dress for the meet-cute.
Fans were introduced to Kelsey during season 28 of The Bachelor . During the season finale, she accepted a proposal from Joey Graziadei . That same season, viewers fell in love with Kelsey’s father, who was dubbed “Kelsey’s Hot Dad” by the internet, following her hometown visit in Louisiana.
At the time, Mark told his daughter that she wanted her to “feel that feeling I had with your mom, because it’s the best feeling in the world.” Kelsey previously opened up about her late mother , Denise , who .