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‘Golden Bachelorette’ Fave Mark Anderson & ‘OTH’ Alum Barbara Alyn Woods Spark Dating Rumors
Joan Vassos might have sent Mark Anderson home on The Golden Bachelorette, but that doesn’t mean his search for love is over. As many fans continue to hope he’ll become the star of The Golden Bachelor Season 2, the 57-year-old father of four has recently sparked some other dating rumors outside of Bachelor Nation.
Mark stepped out for a Halloween party dressed as Prince Charming and came across a Cinderella. This Cinderella was none other than One Tree Hill alum Barbara Alyn Woods. Mark and Barbara posed together for a photo, alongside her daughter Natalie Alyn Lind as Baby Yoda, and fans quickly began wondering if Mark and Barbara would get a fairy tale ending like the characters they dressed up as.
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Barbara is stunned in a blue gown reminiscent of the Disney version of Cinderella, and his suit looks like the one Prince Charming wears in the classic movie. The 62-year-old actor captioned the photo, “When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby.”
Mark’s daughter, Kelsey Anderson, was quick to comment, “So cute,” adding fuel to the romance rumors even more. Fans demanded an explanation, stating, “STOP IT! I NEED DETAILS RN,” and “Wait. What’s happening here???? Is this a new couple alert??? Cause I am ON BOARD!!!! LFG!!!!!” Another fan wrote, “IMMEDIATELY facetimed my mom about this I AM SCREAMING.”
It’s unclear if Mark and Barbara know each other or if they just met at the Halloween party. Either way, Bachelor Nation and One Tree Hill fans are very excited about their worlds colliding.
Since they’re both single, Mark and Barbara would make a beautiful couple. Mark’s late wife, Denise Anderson, died six years ago, while Barbara and her ex-husband, John Lind, separated in 2021. They proceeded to file for divorce in May 2024. Prior to their split, the former couple had been married since 1999.
Do you hope Mark and Barbara start dating? Or are you still hoping that Mark becomes the next Golden Bachelor? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The Golden Bachelorette, Season 1, Wednesdays, 8/7c, ABC
