Amid speculation about the state of Joan Vassos' engagement to Chock Chapple,The Golden Bachelorette’s Mark Anderson is proudly showing off his rumored relationship with actress Barbara Woods during the holiday season. Mark became a fan-favorite withBachelorNation after Joey Graziadei met him duringThe Bachelorseason 28’s hometown dates. There were calls for Mark to become a lead or contestant. He vied for Joan’s heart duringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, but she rejected him. NowJoan’s critics claim her relationship is on the rocks, just as Mark is moving on with someone new.

The Golden Bachelorette’s Mark Anderson showed off his rumored new relationship, in stark contrast to the rumors surrounding Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple.

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Joan and Chock spent Thanksgiving together, but they’re not the onlyBachelorfranchise stars trying to show off their happiness during the holiday season.Markposted a photo carousel on Instagram that showed off his trip on a houseboat in Wilmington, North Carolina.The final photo featured him and his rumored new girlfriend Barbaraon the deck while wearing holiday sweaters. TheOne Tree Hillactress posed for the camera, while Mark stood in the doorway looking at her.

Barbaraposted the same photo, but in her photo carousel,she added photos that showed her feeding Mark and holding his hand. In the comments section, Mark’s daughterKelsey Andersonsaid, “Omg the sweaters hahaha I love.” Barbara replied to her with three heart emojis.

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What Mark Anderson’s Happy Life Means Amid Joan & Chock Rumors

Mark’s Producer Plant Accusations Have Gone Away

After Joan rejected him onThe Golden Bachelorette, there were calls for him to become theGolden Bachelorseason 2lead. However, those dreams were dashed when he was spotted getting cozy with Barbara on social media. Before that,there was speculation that Mark was a producer plant who was only cast so that he could then be the nextGolden Bachelor.

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However, now that Mark seems to be dating Barbara, those accusations have gone away and been replaced with all sorts ofrumors about Joan and Chock’s relationship, including claims that they’re in a showmance and seeking out fame. They spent Thanksgiving together, and then Chock returned home to hang out with his lawyer friends. They recently posted a video on Instagram to adamantly say they’re a real couple. While the rumors about Joan and Chock are likely not true,the tables have now turned when it comes to how critics are treating Mark and Joan.

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Mark Doesn’t Need The Golden Bachelor To Find Love

If Mark really is dating Barbara, then good for him for not giving up on finding love after hisGolden Bacheloretterejection. He found a new relationship without resorting to producers casting him onThe Golden Bachelor. He doesn’t need that show to be happy. He’s finding happiness all on his own.Hopefully, Mark and Barbara’s bond grows even deeper in the coming months, and maybe he’ll finally open up about his adorable new relationship afterThe Golden Bachelorette.

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