Golden Bachelorette Fans Outraged by Mark’s Elimination: “CRIMINAL”

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, episode 5 of The Golden Bachelorette was broadcasted, showcasing frontrunner Joan participating in both group and solo dates with her suitors.

As the highly anticipated Hometown segment loomed, Joan faced the difficult task of eliminating three contestants. While two left during the rose ceremony, she took the initiative to personally send one home prior to that event.

Joan’s individual date with Mark aimed to encourage him to open up, as she expressed concerns about his reserved nature. She remarked that she wanted to avoid “wasting a hometown”on someone with whom she couldn’t envision a future.

The next day, she visited the mansion to discuss her feelings with Mark, revealing that she had enjoyed their date but felt he wasn’t ready for a committed relationship. Consequently, Mark became the first contestant to depart, soon followed by Keith and Jonathan during the Rose Ceremony.

The show’s fans expressed their discontent on social media regarding Mark’s exit:

“SENDING MARK HOME IS CRIMINAL. C R I M I N A L!!!!”

Fans of The Golden Bachelorette reacting to Mark's exit — Fans of The Golden Bachelorette reacting to Mark’s exit

“Not me sobbing because she sent king Mark home! That man is too pure for this world!”a fan expressed.

“Really girl!!? You sent MARK home!!??? Ugh,”read another tweet.

Viewers shared their emotional responses concerning Mark’s departure:

“I think I’m crying more at the fact that the other guys are sad to see Mark go home than Joan sending him home…”someone commented.

“Pascal’s reaction to Mark leaving has made me appreciate him tenfold. This group of gentlemen is genuinely amazing and supportive,”a fan noted.

Further opinions from the fandom included:

“I liked Mark a lot, but when he mentioned he never got up in the middle of the night for a baby, that did it for me,”one viewer shared.

“Unpopular opinion: Joan sends Mark home because he isn’t ready and still grieving his wife essentially, but I’m confused since she is in a similar situation. I genuinely believe she isn’t ready either. He seemed like a fantastic match for her,”a fan commented.

“I wonder if Mark was meant to counter Joan’s odd assessment that he’s less over his wife than she is over her husband, who we hear about constantly. Mark displayed so much grace and class. Just saying I love New Orleans, ABC,”stated another tweet.

Mark Reflects on His Late Wife in The Golden Bachelorette

During episode 5 of The Golden Bachelorette, while Joan enjoyed a one-on-one date with Keith, Mark shared memories of his late wife, Denise, with Pascal and Jordon. He talked about how she used to sit near their hummingbird feeder, nurturing the birds.

Mark recounted that Denise had encouraged him to find love before she passed. He shared his belief in signs from the universe and mentioned spotting a hummingbird at the mansion, which felt like a reassuring sign from his late wife that participating in the show was the right choice. When he later spoke with Joan during their date about his late wife, it visibly moved her.

The day after, Joan made another visit to the mansion to discuss her thoughts with Mark. She praised him as “amazing”but expressed her doubts regarding his readiness for a serious relationship, noting his growth and healing process. Joan concluded that she had perhaps approached this too soon for Mark and needed someone further along in their emotional journey.

The fans expressed their dismay over Mark’s exit from the show on social media platforms.

Mark’s storyline in The Golden Bachelorette will continue in episode 6, set to air on October 30, 2024, on ABC.

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