Joan Vassos got engaged to Chock Chapple at the end ofThe Golden Bachelorette, but there are signs she’s more interested in being famous than being happily married. 61-year-old Joan is no stranger to true love, as she had found it once before. She was married to John Vassos for 32 years, and they had four children together before he passed away in 2021. Joan was devastated by the loss. She never expected to have to re-enter the dating pool in her golden years, but that’s where she found herself.
Like Joan, 60-year-old Chock had experienced great loss in his life. Long before joining the cast ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, he was engaged to Katherine Goree for nine years before she passed away in 2022. Joan gave Chock her first solo date of the season, and she went on to give him her final rose. The coupleleft the show as an engaged couple and have seemed blissfully happyever since, but there are signs Joan could be in it for fame.
Joan Has Been On Two Reality TV Shows
She Appeared On The Golden Bachelor
Joan made her television debut as a contestant onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. She wasone of the 22 singleGoldenwomen who competed for 72-year-old Gerry Turner’s heart. Though Gerry liked Joan, she had a family emergency and decided to leave the season early. Though it seemed like Joan’sBachelorjourney was over, it was only the beginning because she was soon announced asTheBachelorspin-off’s first female lead.
Joan Expressed Interest In Being On Another Bachelor Show
There May Not Be Another Golden Bachelor Wedding
After Joan was announced asThe Golden Bachelorette,shegave an interview toCNNin which she made it clear she would not be rushing into marriage. She also talked about how she wanted ABC to make aThe Golden Bachelor In Paradise.“Oh, my gosh. I want to be on it!" Joan realized what she was saying and caught herself, adding, “Hopefully, I’ll have a husband and not (be) eligible.” The fact thatJoan was already talking about appearing on another dating showmay mean she’s more interested in being on TV than in marrying Chock.
Joan’s Reality TV Dream Show Revealed
She Has Her Eye On Another Reality Show
Joan and Chock recently appeared on theTrading Secretspodcast, a clip of which was posted on Instagram. In the clip,Joan talked about her dream of appearing onDancing With The Starssomeday. She wouldn’t be the firstBachelorNation star to compete in the dance competition show, asThe Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei recently wonDancing With The Starsseason 33. Now that Joan’s a prominent public figure,The Golden Bachelorettemay enjoy fame more than she enjoys her relationship with Chock.
The Golden Bachelorette
Cast
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.
