The first season of "The Golden Bachelorette" just started, but Charles L. is already a fan favorite. Here's what we know about Joan Vassos's contestant.

The Golden Bachelorette' contestant Charles L. has shared his heartbreak over his wife's death, but his daughters want him to find love again.

The Golden Bachelorette‘s Charles Ling may not have gotten Joan Vassos’ first impression rose on Night 1 of the debut season, but he did steal the hearts of Bachelor Nation members, and that’s no easy feat.

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 cast won over the hearts of fans from night one. While a handful of the contestants on Joan Vassos' season stood out amongst the group, Charles Ling immediately became a fan favorite within the first seconds of his introduction.

Joan Vassos had no problem picking a recipient for her first impression rose on the premiere of 'The Golden Bachelor,' but is he a favorite?

All but one, Gil Ramirez, have a public Instagram account that is linked below. Recently, a past accusation against Gil was revealed, and he’ll be mostly edited out of his tenure on The Golden Bachelorette moving forward. Follow Mark Anderson on Instagram @mark.t.anderson Follow Jonathan Rone on Instagram @jonathan.m.rone

The first-ever season of "The Golden Bachelorette" has kicked off with lead Joan Vassos searching for love. A fan favorite has already emerged after the premiere: Charles Ling, a 66-year-old retired data analyst from Malvern,