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Thefan favorite addressed a common misconception about his time on Joans season.

Anothercommentedthat they, too, were convinced it was the plan for Mark to become the next Golden Bachelor.

Fine with me, they wrote.

Mark and Joan on The Golden Bachelorette. Photo via ABC

I dont see why they couldnt have started with him but give us what we want.

And indeed,many fansdowant Mark to become the next Golden Bachelor.

Certainly not, Mark tells Bustle.

Mark on The Golden Bachelorette. Photo via ABC

But I didnt startThe Golden Bachelorettefor practice.

I came onThe Golden Bachelorettebecause I was hoping to find the start of a relationship.

He was onThe Golden Bachelorettefor the right reasons, you might say.

Joan and her Golden Bachelorette men. Photo via ABC

Theres still love in the world, he said upon his exit in Week 5.

Ill find mine one day.

Might he find it onThe Golden Bachelor?

The Army veterans daughter, Kelsey, recentlytoldUs Weeklythat shes in his corner should that opportunity arise.

I think that my dad has grown so much through this journey ofThe Golden Bachelorette.

So, yeah, I would 100% be excited for him and support him, she said.

When Will They Announce The Next Golden Bachelor?

For now, ABC hasnt announced who the next Golden Bachelor will be.