Kelsey Anderson on rumors that dad Mark might become The Golden Bachelor

Kelsey Anderson completely shares her dad’s idea, Mark Andersoncontinuing to hand out roses The golden bachelor.

“If that’s what he wants, I fully support him,” Kelsey, 26, exclusively said “Nas” weekly. while promoting their partnership with F-Cancer and Little Words Project. “I think my dad has grown a lot because of this trip The Golden Maiden. So yes, I would be 100% excited about him and supporting him.

Bachelor Nation fans watched as Mark, 57, competed for affection Joanna Vassos ON The Golden Maiden season 1. After a one-on-one date, Joan, 61, sent Mark home before the show’s hometown episode. Kelsey noted that Joan had “stronger connections” with the other contestants.

“I think he’s grown a lot from it and I’m really proud of him,” Kelsey said. “I’m also very grateful to Joan for helping my dad through all of this.”

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Kelsey said Mark became friends with 21 of Joan’s other suitors during his trip, and some of them had similar stories to their families. (Kelsey’s mom, Deniseshe died in 2018 after a battle with breast cancer.)

“I know he was very sad when he left because he really appreciated Joan and really cared about her. So I think it was hard for him to leave,” Kelsey said. “But I think he really valued his experience and that he had the best time. He said, “I’ve met 21 best friends.” He had the best time and I think it also helped him grow up a lot, despite the grief.

Even though things weren’t great between Joan and Mark, Kelsey was thrilled, saying she had a “great time” watching her dad on TV – except for watching them lock lips.

“I didn’t want to see him kiss anyone,” Kelsey said Us with laughter. “It’s funny, but I’m sure he had the same experience watching me Single. So it’s all fair.”

For Kelsey, participant Joey Graziadeiseason 28 Single who got engaged to the 29-year-old tennis player in the season finale, and sharing similar dates with her dad was “really cool.”

“Joey and my dad talked about it for a while, like the relationships you build,” she said. “It’s lovely that we all have something different that unites us.”

Graziadei, 29, is also on board, with Mark becoming the next main character of the spinoff series. “Time will tell,” Graziadei said Getting to Hollywood on Tuesday, October 22, after his Dancing with the Stars performance while talking to a partner Jenny Johnson. “He deserves nothing but the best. So I’m going to continue to support him and whatever his next chapter brings The golden bachelorWe’ll both be cheering along with Kelsey and, I guess, everyone else in the world.”

Because Kelsey continues to support Graziadei throughout his career DWTS in Season 33, she raises awareness for breast cancer by working with F – Cancer and the Little Words Project. During a special pop-up event at the Bleecker Street location in Soho, New York, participants will be able to make beads and purchase bracelets with Kelsey while raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Anderson also designed a bracelet that will be available October 23-25.

“Through the program, I received a lot of messages about people connected to my story,” Anderson said Us. “I would like it to be something that no one had to identify with. But I also think people find comfort in hearing stories like theirs and seeing that someone can find the light in them. “My mother was a very positive person and always found light in every situation, even when she was going through all these rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and was very sick.”

Anderson said “it breaks her heart a little bit” knowing that “a lot of people” resonate with her story. “It’s nice to think of ways I can help other people,” she said, “even if it’s something like a bracelet.”

With reporting by Sarah Hearon