"I love this" — The Golden Bachelorette fans cheer as Keith gets the First Impression Rose

The Golden Bachelorette premiered on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 61-year-old Joan Vassos embarked on a journey to find her special one. 24 potential suitors introduced themselves to the bachelorette, vying to win her heart and forging a deep and meaningful connection.

Joan wanted to start a new chapter in her life after losing her husband John Vasso to pancreatic cancer in 2021. Although no one could replace her late husband, she admitted she had a "big heart" where she could accommodate somebody new.

Soon, the suitors arrived, introducing themselves to Joan, hoping to leave a lasting first impression on the Golden Bachelorette. After having one-on-one conversations with every male cast member, Joan gave the First Impression Rose to 62-year-old Keith Gordon. She confessed he made her feel safe, something she had not felt since John's demise.

The Golden Bachelorette fans took to X to celebrate Keith's feat. Many claimed Joan made the right choice, while others complimented Keith's personality.

"Keith getting the first impression rose..oh I love this," a fan wrote.

"Keith is so adorable and I can tell how great of a dad he is," another fan commented.

"KEITH FOR FIRST IMPRESSION ROSE!!!!" a netizen tweeted.

Many of The Golden Bachelorette fans complimented Keith's overall personality as a "girl dad."

"Keith is an immediate favorite, we love a girl dad," a user reacted.

"YESSS KEITH!!! GIRL DAD FTW!!" a person commented.

"I’m sold on Keith, let’s wrap up the season now," one fan wrote.

At the same time, many netizens supported Joan's decision to give the First Impression Rose to Keith. They believed he was a gentleman who genuinely cared for her.

"Amazing first impression rose Joan we love Keith," a person tweeted.

"Keith expressed his admiration for Joan, highlighting their effortless connection and her beauty. Their mutual feelings were evident during their interaction, emphasizing the ease and natural flow of their conversation," one user commented.

"Keith with the first impression rose and the first kiss of the night oh my god this is so f**king cute," a netizen reacted.

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The Golden Bachelorette star Keith Gordon is a father of three daughters

62-year-old Keith is a resident of San Jose, California. He drove to the mansion in an old-fashioned, wood-paneled station wagon piled with luggage, convinced his genuine personality could make him stand out from the rest. While introducing himself, he said:

"I'm 6'5", 240, loud. I get excited about life."

The Golden Bachelorette cast member revealed he and his wife ended their relationship 12 years ago. Although he did not explicitly specify the reason, he implied that she struggled with addiction. Ever since they parted ways, he single-handedly raised his three daughters. He stated he was ready to "move forward" and find his ideal partner, hopefully in Joan.

During their one-on-one meeting, Joan and Keith played cornhole on the patio and realized they shared similar interests. Both enjoyed exploring beaches and preferred living near water. Their conversation flowed easily but did not end with Keith getting his first kiss.

Soon, it was time for Joan to give away the First Impression Rose. After interacting with each suitor, she chose Keith for it. This time Joan kissed him and said:

"Keith makes me feel safe. And it's something I haven't felt since John passed away."

She added that he was "just this teddy bear kind of guy" with a calm voice. He made her want to grab a "bottle of wine and cheese and crackers" and go to the beach.

Amid the celebration, Joan bid farewell to five of her suitors. Bill, David, Ken, Pablo, RJ, and Thomas failed to impress the Golden Bachelorette and were sent packing.

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The Golden Bachelorette airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET only on ABC.