As The Golden Bachelorette began, Joan Vassos was introduced to 24 senior men , all of whom prepared special entrances for the leading lady. However, it was one man who really caught her eye, Keith, who landed the first impression rose. Earlier in the episode Joan played cornhole with Keith and felt an immediate connection.
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" Keith admitted he felt the same way, telling the cameras he felt a "special connection". Fans were left on the edge of their seats as Joan explained to Keith why he deserved the rose. She said: "This journey is scary and you just made me feel safe.
You have this calm voice and you’re just like, this big teddy bear kind of guy. I don’t know, it just felt good to me." Keith accepted the rose, telling Joan: "You're so sweet.
" Joan then told the cameras that Keith made her feel safe in a way no man has since before her husband of 32 years, John, died in January 2021 from pancreatic cancer. DON'T MISS..
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