The Reason Joan Gave First Rose to This Golden Bachelorette Contestant

Apparently, those feelings were mutual.

“Joan is just so easy to talk to,” Keith told the cameras. “She’s just beautiful. It was just fluid. It was easy. It was natural. When I looked into her eyes, when I see how she looks back, I know that I have a special connection with her. There’s something there that maybe we can build on.”

For those wanting to learn more about Keith, he’s a girl dad from San Jose, Calif.

“I get excited about life,” the suitor told viewers. “I’m a sensitive person. I lead with my heart. I love people, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing.”

During the episode, he also opened up about his hope for a second chance at love.

“I’ve been the sole parent for my kids for really the last 12 years,” Keith added. “That’s when we had to separate from my ex-wife. Addiction was in the family. So, I had to try to give my daughters some sort of stability in their life. I’ve given them all this time and effort and love over the years, and that’ll never change. But I think it’s time for me to maybe try to find love and move forward in my life as well with someone.”