The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 is nearing its finale, and there are signs that Chock Chapple will break Joan Vassos' heart. 61-year-old Joan liked 60-year-old Chock from the moment they met, and she was able to overlook all of his red flags. It’s especially distressing because Joan has been through so much over the last few years, and she truly deserves to find love. She was happily married to John Vassos, the love of her life, until he passed away in 2021 after 32 years of marriage and four children together.
Joan then appeared onThe Golden Bachelorto date 72-year-old Gerry Turner, but had to leave early due to a family emergency. Just when Joan thought herBachelorjourney was over, she was cast asThe Golden Bachelorette.On the opening night of the season, Joan greeted24 singleGoldenmen, including Chock, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas. Joan and Chock hit it off right away, andhe’s favored to win her final rose, but Joan may have missed Chock’s red flags, which could come back to bite her.
Joan’s In A Vulnerable Place
She Struggles With Survivor’s Guilt
Losing her late husband, John, devastated Joan, and she never thought she’d love again. DuringThe Golden Bachelorseason 1andThe Golden Bachelorette, Joan often spoke about her late husband. She said she couldn’t help but feel guilty about trying to find love again, even though he told her he wanted her to do so before he passed away. From the opening of her season, Joantalked about the profound loss of losing her beloved spouse. Joan is still vulnerable and deserves someone who makes her feel safe, and it’s unclear if Chock is capable of that.
Chock’s Questionable Romantic History
Many years before joining the cast ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1,Chock was married to Heather Chapple for 12 years. Chock and Heather had two children together, who are now in their late teens. Joan met both of Chock’s children, Taylor and Tyler Chapple, during her recent visit to his hometown in Kansas. According to Chock, he and his ex-wife are on friendly terms and have a good co-parenting relationship. The fact that he’s on good terms with his ex is a good sign, but divorce is never a good thing.
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After his split from Heather,Chock met Katherine Elizabeth White Goree. The couple were engaged for nine years before she passed away in 2022. During Joan and Chock’s first solo, he said thatlosing Heather was the most devastating loss of his life. Though it’s clear that Chock loved his late fiancée deeply, the long engagement could mean that he’s unable to commit. It’s possible that his divorce made him gun shy about commitment, which could be devastating for Joan.
Did Chock Win Joan’s Heart?
She Should Keep Her Final Rose
After a thrilling season of dates, Joan narrowed her field down to Chock and66-year-old Guy Gansert. Though Chock has been waving around giant red flags, Guy may not be a much better option, as it wasrecently revealed that his ex-wife filed a protective order against the ER doctorfrom Reno, Nevada. Though she dropped the order before it was officially filed, some of her allegations of Guy’s anger issues are disturbing.
Guy’s ex-wife, Heidi, alleged that he had anger issues, made threats, and gestured threateningly by pantomiming shooting her with a gun.
Since Joan has no good options, she should walk away fromThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 without handing out a final rose. Before the season started, Joan lowered expectations by saying that she didn’t intend to get engaged at the end of her season. She was probablylooking to avoid the utter failure of Gerry’s divorce from 70-year-old Theresa NistonThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. Instead of giving her final rose to Chock or Guy, Joan should keep it. Though she deserves to find love again, she should look for it elsewhere.
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The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 airs on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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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.
