Jesse Palmer Reacts to Charles’ Heartbreaking Story

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jesse Palmer talked about Charles L.’s heartbreaking conversation with Guy.

“I can’t even begin to imagine what that experience must have been like. I was already a big Charles L. fan, but hearing his story made me root for him even more,” Jesse said.

“He’s a national treasure. I knew that from the very first date card drop off when I was trying to explain how the dates work, and if you go on a one-on-one date, you don’t get a rose, you gotta pack your bag,” Jesse tells  Us Weekly of Charles L. while promoting his J. Palmer clothing line. “He asked me to re-explain everything again, but that’s who he is.”

Jesse’s also said that it’s not hard to understand why Charles L. is the most loved contestant on the show.

“I totally get why America has fallen so hard for Charles L.,” Jesse said. “He’s legendary. I love the guy.”

“I knew on that very first night, I was just gonna love this entire group of guys,” Jesse said. “I mean this, I’m always trying to hang out with the cast off camera as much as possible. But this group of guys, they were such a joy to be around. I’m so happy that we get to show more of their personalities this season and peel the layers back to who they are because they really are a special group of guys.”

Here’s When Joan Sends Home Charles on The Golden Bachelorette

Charles Ling’s journey on The Golden Bachelorette has resonated with many viewers, especially given his heartfelt story. After losing his wife of 36 years to a brain aneurysm, he found himself navigating the complexities of grief and loneliness.

His daughters have played a crucial role in supporting him through this challenging time, encouraging him to embrace life and seek new connections.

Deciding to join the show was a significant step for Charles, as he explained that it wasn’t just about finding love again, but also about rediscovering joy and companionship. He’s eager to honor the memory of his late wife while also being open to the possibility of a new relationship with Joan Vassos. His vulnerability and authenticity have made him a fan favorite, as many appreciate his willingness to share his experiences and emotions.

In his interview with Bachelor Nation, Charles Ling opened up about the pivotal moment that led him to apply for The Golden Bachelorette. It was his daughter who first encouraged him to tune in to The Golden Bachelor. Although he’d heard of the show, he hadn’t taken the plunge to watch it.

He shared that when they watched the show, his daughter said, “Dad, I think this is a very fascinating program and I think you’d find it interesting, plus it’s really time for you to move on…You deserve it.” Charles then applied for The Golden Bachelorette.”

Her words struck a chord with him, prompting Charles to apply for the show. He recalls the excitement of that decision: “And after a few days, the phone rang and the interviews started.”

To be honest, it’s really my daughter. When she visited me somewhere around spring, she watched a few episodes of the program in the past. And after dinner one night, she said, “Dad, you’ve got to see this program,” and I said, “What program?” and she said, The Golden Bachelor. And I’d heard about it, but I’d never watched it. She said, “Come here, Dad, please take a look. You might find it interesting.” I watched it for probably about 20 to 30 minutes, and then a phone call interrupted. And the next day, she started the topic all over again. We watched it, and she began the conversation of, “Dad, I think this is a very fascinating program and I think you’d find it interesting, plus it’s really time for you to move on… You deserve it.” So I applied myself and after a few days the phone rang and the interviews started.

Charles Ling is a 66-year-old Retired Financial Analyst from Malvern, Pennsylvania

“I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be on the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette!” he captioned his first-ever Instagram post announcing he was a contestant.