The Golden Bachelorette stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have found love on the “senior” spin-off of the popular franchise. Chock grabbed Joan’s attention through the season’s introductions with his signature Chock-A-Noodle soup. Joan, wooed by his charm and “delicious” soup, invited him on the season’s first one-on-one date. This Disneyland date confirmed their chemistry and Chock quickly established himself as a strong competitor.
By the finale of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan’s winner became abundantly clear. Throughout their journey, the pair bonded over similar perspectives, values, and romantic histories. Joan ultimately chose Chock as her forever partner and Chock proposed. The pair have been together ever since. While they seem like one of the strongest couples born from the franchise, there appears to be some trouble in paradise.
Joan Still Misses Her Late Husband A Lot
Chock Has Large Shoes To Fill
Joan and Chock commiserated over the pain and subsequent grief following the death of a partner. Chock had lost his late fiancée, Kathy White-Goree, in 2022. Similarly, Joan was reeling from the passing of her late husband, John Vassos, in 2021. Although they were both admittedly hesitant to love again, they were united in terms of honoring their pasts. After vulnerable conversations and open communication, the pair felt ready to enter a new relationship.
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The pair have been meeting up for major holidays. In a post on Joan’s TikTok account, she updated fans about her Thanksgiving experiences. She informed the audience that she and her family left Chock’s family early that morning to visit her late husband’s grave site for his birthday. She and her extended family sang to him and celebrated his life.
While Joan has a healthy relationship with grief, Chock is undoubtedly feeling the pressure to be as good of a partner as her lost love was. Joan has been very transparent about her feelings for John, and living up to high expectations can be intimidating. John left large shoes to fill and Chock may find the possible comparison daunting. Joan’s love for John may leave Chock second-guessing his words and actions.
Chock & Joan Will Live In Three Different Places
The Relationship May Not Be Stable
Joan and Chock are purchasing an apartment in the New York area – specifically SOHO. While this beautiful location seems like a great endeavor for the couple, some may find their multitude of homes concerning. If the pair are planning to commit to long distance, Joan and Chock will need to juggle time for their:
As an older couple, with established lives in their hometowns, traveling may be difficult. Many long-distance relationships subsequently struggle. The three-home arrangement won’t be stable for the newly engaged couple. They may find this situation unsustainable.
Joan Was interested In Pascal Ibgui
Was Chock Joan’s First Choice?
One of Joan’s strongest contenders, Pascal Ibgui, self-eliminated during the overnight dates in Tahiti. While Pascal claimed that he and Joan did not share a spark, Joan was devastated by this rejection. After Pascal informed Joan that he did not love her, Joan questioned whether she was worthy of love at all. This split clearly impacted the female private school administrator.
With Joan evidently heartbroken at this elimination, Chock may worry that he was not her first choice. Pascal and Joan shared a strong connection, and many fans believed that he could be the season’s winner. Chock will never know if Pascal would have gotten the final rose, rather than Chock. This may bother Chock as they enter a new era in their romantic journey.
While Joan and Chock undoubtedly love one another, some cracks have been showing in their relationship. Chock may find this commitment more intimidating than previously imagined. Hopefully, The Golden Bachelorette’s first couple will last longer than the franchise’s many short-lived romances.
The Golden Bachelorette
season 1 can be streamed on Hulu.
Sources: Joan Vassos/TikTok
The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
- Seasons
- 1
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
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