Kelsey Anderson is passing the torch to her father Mark Anderson on his journey to find love on the golden Bachelorette I have someone that I would like to introduce you to Kelsey 26 told golden Bachelor at Joan vasos in a preview for the upcoming season after surprising Joan 61 by popping out of one of the limos Kelsey then pointed to the vehicle as a handsome gentleman who she revealed is her dad stepped out oh my gosh Jones said as Mark 57 approached her for their official introduction well hello Joan he said while smiling from ear to ear I'm so excited Joan replied as she clapped her hands together while still standing next to Kelsey Mark wore a navy suit light blue pocket square white dress shirt and a gray poka dot tie when he arrived at The Bachelor Mansion Jan opted for a gold gown with a high neckline and Sparkle beaded detailing Kelsey meanwhile stepped out in a bright green dress for the meat cute fans were introduced to Kelsey during season 8 of The Bachelor during the season finale she accepted a proposal from Joey grer day that same season viewers fell in love with Kelsey's father who was dubbed Kelsey's hot dad by the internet following her hometown visit in Louisiana at the time Mark told his daughter that she wanted her to feel that feeling I had with your mom because it's the best feeling in the world Kelsey previously opened up about her late mother Denise who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 her father was Dennis's caretaker until her death in 2018 I want my dad to get out there I want my dad to date Kelsey revealed on The Bachelor happy hour pcast in June I think that my mom really would want him too my mom before she passed always said I want you to find somebody else I want you to find another love before she even was sick she would always say this she just knew that she was going to pass before him Kelsey and Bachelor Nation got their wish when the cast for The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was announced earlier this summer well would you look at that Kelsey teased via her Instagram stories adding to Starstruck emojis on August 13th she shared her dad's casting photo while celebrating the big news JN landed the role of the golden Bachelorette in May after becoming a fan favorite on Jerry Turner's season of the golden Bachelor although she chose to leave early to care for her daughter who had recently given birth viewers continued to root for her you have successfully subscribed by signing up I agree to the terms and privacy policy and to receive emails from what the gossip check our latest news in Google News check our latest news in Apple news ahead of the show Joan was married for 32 years to John vasos who died in 2021 after battling pancreatic cancer the pair share for children we've got a lot of living to do Joan teased in the extended ABC preview which dropped on Tuesday August 27th Liv should be fun and we not done yet the golden Bachelorette premieres on ABC Wednesday September 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET