Mark Anderson and Barbara Alyn Woods Relationship Timeline

The Golden Bachelorette alum Mark Anderson a One Bryn Coed‘s Barbara Alyn Woods is the crossover Us didn’t know we needed to.

Bachelor Nation she fell in love with Mark when she was his daughter Kelsey Anderson vied for affections of To Joey Graziadi on season 28 of The Bachelor. After Kelsey accept an offer from Graziadei, Mark tried his hand at reality TV as a contestant on Joan Vassos‘ season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette.

Although he did not find The One in Vassos – she got engaged i Chock Chapple after sending Mark packing – many fans were hoping that Mark would be crowned the next Golden Bachelor. However, Mark sent the fans into a frenzy when he was spotted inside coordinated Halloween costumes with Woods.

Although the couple have yet to address their relationship status, Mark and Woods have shared several sweet snaps cozying up together. (Mark was previously the late wife’s husband Denise Andersonwho died in 2018, while Woods and John Lind filed for divorce in May.)

Mark and Woods’ romance has also been given Kelsey’s seal of approval. After Woods posted a TikTok dance with Mark in November, Kelsey said, “AWE.”

Scroll down to see the beginning of their love story:

October 2024

Woods and Mark dressed as Cinderella and Prince Charming, respectively, in celebration of Halloween. “When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby,” Woods captioned her Instagram post, referring to her daughter Natalie, who was dressed as Grogu from The Mandalorian.

November 2024

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IN GOOD COMPANY @mark.t.anderson

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In a sweet TikTok, Woods and Mark danced together in front of a Christmas tree. Mark was seen smiling at the camera as Woods set the angle to film the dance before they performed a routine. The video ended with them hugging. “IN GOOD COMPANY,” Woods captioned the video, which was supported by Kelsey.

After The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 finale, Bachelor Nation member Jonathan Johnson created for a selfie with Mark and Woods on the verge Stevie Wonder‘s “Isn’t she Lovely.” “I mean… cmon!” Johnson wrote. “PS Mark chose the song.” Woods reposted the snap to her account.

Later that month, Woods celebrate in public Kelsey’s fiance Graziadei wins season 33 of Dancing With The Stars. In his social media post, screams could be heard in the background after Graziadei and his partner, Jenna Johnsontook home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

“CONGRATS @joeygraziadei,” Woods wrote via his Instagram Story at the time, alongside a clip of Graziadei and Johnson. Woods tagged her three children, who were seen watching the moment with their mouths open.

December 2024

Woods and Mark continued to fuel rumors by coordinating another outfit, this time wearing Barbie and Ken sweaters, respectively. In one image shared via Instagram, Woods smiled for the camera as she showed off her outfit while Mark beamed from behind. Another photo showed Woods feeding Mark.

“Malibu Barbie in her happy place @thecove_wilmington hanging with her favorite besties and loving the new @bonitalatinfusion 💗🎅💗🎅💗🎅💗🎅🎅💗🎅💗🎅,” Woods captioned the sweaty post, “Ohaelha I’m sweaters post, to which Kelhamg the comment. love.”

The duo was also spotted attending the Tricmukkah Friends With Benefit event in North Carolina. Mark and Woods wore matching red sweatshirts that read “Scott 23” on the front and “Save Tric” on the back – which paid tribute to her OTH days.

December 2024

Graziadei confirming Mark’s romance with Woods on the Friday, December 20, episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast.

“We’re going to spend it with Kelsey’s family and Mark’s new boyfriend too … which is going to be great,” she said. “Barbara is great.”

The reality star added that this is not the first time he and Kelsey have met Woods.

“We’ve had a chance to go out to dinner with her and her family, when Mark came to LA,” she continued. “We spent Thanksgiving with my family. We’re spending Christmas with her, and we’re excited about it.”