Former army man Mark Anderson has been one of the hottest topics on the internet following his appearance on The Golden Bachelorette. Anderson was recently eliminated from the reality series in Episode 5, despite his established interest in Joan Vassos. Since his ousting, rumors of the veteran getting back to the dating field have begun to circulate. Most speculations seem to connect Mark Anderson with actress Barbara Alyn Woods, suggesting that the two have already started dating. But are Anderson and Woods actually in a romantic relationship?
Here are all the available details regarding the rumored relationship between Anderson and the One Tree Hill alum.
Are Barbara Alyn Woods and Mark Anderson dating?
At the time of writing, it is unknown if Mark Anderson and Barbara Alyn Woods are dating one another. Neither of the two parties has come out to issue a public statement that confirms their relationship.
Nevertheless, there are several indications that seem to point toward a budding romance between the two. Barbara Alyn Woods and the reality show contestant recently took to Instagram to share a photo of themselves dressed in costumes for Halloween, fuelling dating rumors. In the picture, Anderson can be seen wearing a Prince Charming outfit while Woods donned a blue gown as Cinderella. Accompanying the pair was Woods’ 23-year-old daughter, Natalie Alyn Lind, who dressed as Star Wars’ Yoda.
As well as the picture, Barbara Alyn Woods also posted a playful caption, writing, “When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby…???.” Moreover, Anderson’s daughter, Kelsey Anderson, who famously triumphed in The Bachelor Season 28, commented “So cute” under the post, further adding to speculations about a romantic relationship between her father and Barbara Alyn Woods.
While Mark Anderson is coming fresh from his stint on The Golden Bachelorette, Woods also ended her 25-year-old marriage with John Lind this year. As reported by People, the two filed for divorce in May 2024 after having led separate lives since November 2021. While both Anderson and Barbara Alyn Woods seem to be single at the time of writing, there have been no outright statements yet to confirm the dating rumors surrounding them.
