9 Fan Favorite Contestants on ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ Ranked

The Golden Bachelorette is the latest installment in The Bachelor franchise, and the series has opened up a whole new world to Bachelor Nation. Getting into the minds of older gentlemen, the fanbase got to see how many of the men coped with loss, loneliness, and the chance to find love again. Quick to support each other, there was less toxic masculinity in the sunset age spinoff than in its younger predecessors.

Over the course of the season, many men jumped out and stole our hearts. Which men cheered you up each time you watched the show? Was it a guy who could make you laugh, touch your heartstrings so much that it made you cry, or both? Swooon has ranked the 9 most beloved men of The Golden Bachelorette Season 1. (Note: We did not include Joan Vassos‘ top two men.)