"Just broke my heart" — The Golden Bachelorette fans react to Pascal getting emotional over Mark's exit

The Golden Bachelorette released its latest episode on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. It saw Joan Vassos choose her final four ahead of the hometown dates. While the suitors who advanced to the next stage of the journey rejoiced, Joan bid farewell to three — Mark, Jonathan, and Keith.

Jonathan and Keith left the show after failing to secure a rose from Joan during the ceremony. However, Mark was shown the door earlier in the episode. Joan explained that she let Mark go despite their chemistry because she felt he was unprepared for a fully committed, long-term relationship. She assumed he came onto the show "a little too early."

The other suitors were moved to tears when Mark broke the news to them. However, out of all, Mark's eviction left Pascal devastated the most. While speaking to the cameras, he revealed that Mark was his best friend, and watching him leave broke his heart.

The Golden Bachelorette fans took to X to react to Pascal's emotional goodbye to Mark. While some praised the suitor for expressing his feelings, others complimented his friendship with the evictee.

A fan reacts to Pascal's emotional goodbye (Image via X/@skyfullofstarks)

""he was my best friend" pascal just broke my heart oh my god???," a fan wrote.

"“He was my best friend.” Pascal WE ARE SOBBING. Mark is EVERYTHING!" a netizen tweeted.

The Golden Bachelorette fans were pleasantly surprised by how emotional Pascal got after Mark was eliminated.

"Realizing that Pascal was so emotional he repeated himself on his ITM he was my… he was my best friend," a user reacted.

"I honestly love Pascal. I think he’s actually really down to earth," a person commented.

"Pascal is breaking my heart! I had no idea he was so soft like that," another fan wrote.

"Damn Pascal is more upset than Joan!" a user tweeted.

At the same time, many fans of The Golden Bachelorette praised Pascal for supporting the other cast members.

"I love how supportive Pascal is of the other guys," a person reacted.

"Pascal’s reaction to Mark leaving just made me love him ten times more. This is such an amazing, genuine and supportive group of gentleman," one netizen commented.

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"I'm very sad" — The Golden Bachelorette star Pascal bids farewell to Mark

The latest episode of The Golden Bachelorette was an emotional rollercoaster for Mark. Before he got eliminated from the dating reality show, viewers saw him remember his late wife, Denise. The suitor got emotional recalling his life before his wife's death, wondering if he was "doing the right thing" by being on the show, vying to win Joan's heart.

Pascal and Jordan consoled a distraught Mark, who struggled to manage his emotions. He detailed how Denise would sit by their hummingbird feeder with her hand and let the birds land on her open palm. The Golden Bachelorette cast member added that he went for a walk and a hummingbird approached him, triggering memories of his late wife.

While Mark juggled his dilemma, Joan invited him for a one-on-one date, where Mark opened up about the memories of his late wife. Joan got emotional listening to him speak. However, his confession made her believe Mark was not fully prepared for a serious relationship. As a result, she bid farewell to Mark and sent him packing.

The suitors got emotional when they heard the news. However, Pascal was affected the most. While speaking to the cameras, he said:

"I'm very sad...He was my...He was my best friend."

While bidding farewell to his mate, Pascal encouraged Mark to keep smiling because he had a "beautiful smile." Pascal moved ahead in the show alongside Chock, Jordan, and Guy.

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