Charles Ling might haven’t received Joan Vassos’ coronary heart on The Golden Bachelorette this season, however he did win the hearts of America – together with his “greatest fan.”
In an unique preview clip shared with Us Weekly, host Jesse Palmer sat down with Charles L., 66, for a candid one-on-one throughout the present’s Males Inform All particular. Within the clip, the pair chatted about his recognition amongst actuality TV followers.
“You truly went again to Shanghai, and it was onerous so that you can watch the present. You weren’t capable of watch the present each week like the remainder of us have been,” Jesse, 46, started. “Throughout that point, Charles mania is actually sweeping the nation. How does it really feel to be a popular culture icon now?”
The digital camera then minimize to Charles L.’s daughter, who could possibly be seen with an enormous smile on her face.
“My daughter knowledgeable me what’s going on. I didn’t count on to be ‘that well-known,’” he mentioned, which prompted a fan from the viewers to face up and share that she was his No. 1 supporter.
“Hey Charles! I’m your greatest fan!” she exclaimed as he rotated to face her, displaying his appreciation by clasping his fingers collectively whereas the gang cheered. “You might be so candy, so humorous and iconic with out even attempting. I simply need to see extra of you!”
Followers have been launched to Charles L. on the primary season of The Golden Bachelorette, which premiered on ABC in September. Although he was eradicated throughout the October 9 episode, the beloved contestant appeared again on his time on the mansion fondly whereas showing on the “Bachelor Blissful Hour” podcast the subsequent day.
“I sensed it,” he mentioned. “I’ve the information. Why? As a result of I go searching and I sensed.”
Charles L. defined that he knew his elimination was coming “between this time or the subsequent” rose ceremony, noting that he had a sense it was “getting nearer.” He added, “I sort of sensed I’m not one of many few closing ones.”
Regardless of being despatched house, Charles L. mentioned that the friendships he made alongside the way in which – together with his relationship with Joan, 61 – are ones that he’ll treasure for a lifetime.
“The solid members, we help one another however we don’t compete [against] one another in a way,” he defined. “In the long run, Joan can solely decide one gentleman, as you understand that. We will likely be very completely happy whoever she goes to select.”
He added of Joan: “We like one another, however as you understand, like one another is one factor. To like one another is one other factor. I’m completely happy for Joan. She continues her journey to search out the perfect one she actually loves.”
Whereas talking solely to Us in September, Palmer gushed about his friendship with Charles L., whom he referred to as a “nationwide treasure.”
“I knew that from the very first date card drop off once I was attempting to clarify how the dates work, and in case you go on a one-on-one date, you don’t get a rose, you gotta pack your bag,” Jesse advised Us. “He requested me to re-explain all the pieces once more, however that’s who he’s.”
Calling Charles L. “so honest” and “natural,” Jesse added, “You simply wanna put him in your pocket and also you simply wanna carry Charles round with you.”