The Golden Bachelorettestars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are finally able to speak out about their relationship after hiding it for months, buttheir recent remarks make it clear that Joan will have her heart broken by Chockin a matter of time, just like heartbreaker Gerry Turner. Throughout her short time onThe Golden Bachelor,Joan’s time with Gerry made it clear that they may not have been a great fit, but she was able to get the feel for the series. After dodging a bullet with Gerry, whose reputation tanked post-show, Joan was prepared for her journey.
Despite the fact that Joan and Gerry didn’t work out, she wasn’t deterred from her time asThe Golden Bachelorette.Joan’s season brought together a cast of 24 guyswho were excited to get to know her and hoped to build a connection that would last for the rest of their lives. ThroughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1,BachelorNation got to know the guys of the cast and moved through their dates and rose ceremonies, and while some were enjoyable, others were a struggle to picture with Joan in the long term. The season’s front-runners, including Chock, were clear.
Joan’s season ofThe Golden Bachelorettefollowed a few of the men very closely, including Chock, Mark Anderson, Guy Gansert, and Pascal Ibgui. The majority of the guys who were deemed front-runners weren’t exactly exciting toBachelorNation, especially Chock, who was often isolated from the rest ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 cast. Chock seemed to be pursuing Joan more aggressively than the other men, but his efforts didn’t come off as genuine after reports of him being non-committal in relationships came out in the press.With Joan having chosen Chock,BachelorNation is rightly worriedabout their future.
8Chock Proposed To Joan When She Wasn’t Ready For An Engagement
She’s Said She Didn’t Want To Get Engaged
Although Joan has been steadfast about the idea of not getting engaged during the finale ofThe Golden Bachelorettethroughout the season,BachelorNation viewers were surprised to see her go back on her word. Throughout her time as the lead,Joan wasn’t confident in the connectionsshe was building with the guys of her cast. Despite knowing that she was falling for some of the guys and didn’t have deep feelings for others, she struggled to see herself getting engaged to any of her contestants throughout the season.
While Joan even shared duringThe Golden Bachelorettefinale that she wasn’t feeling confident in her relationships going into the final days of the experience, she wound up choosing Chock and saying yes to his proposal. Though she didn’t want an engagement,Joan enthusiastically accepted Chock’s proposal and revealed the couple is still engaged. Her choice to change her decision was strange, off-putting, and made some wonder how much power Chock has over Joan.
7Joan’s Changing Her Tune About Leaving Her Family For Chock
She’s Thinking About Moving
Throughout the season,Joan was adamant about the fact that she wasn’t interested in relocatingaway from her kids in Maryland, especially because of how close she is to her grandchildren. While Joan is from Maryland, Chock is from Kansas, and the pair have already had some long discussions about their plans for the future, including where they want to live. Even thoughJoan has shared she wouldn’t leave her family, she appears to be rethinking her decision. Joan opened up about the plans she and Chock have made for the next bit of time.
Sharing that they’ll be going back and forth between her home state and his until they decide where they want to settle in, Joan and Chock both have places they’re able to live. However, the pair has also shared that they’re considering moving to New York City to be in a space of their own, despite neither having family in the city.Joan potentially leaving her family in Maryland behind is a stark differencefrom her original thoughts on moving. Joan’s consideration of putting Chock over her family is surprising.
6Chock May Be Using Joan For Clout Until The Interest Runs Out
He’s Cashing In On The Golden Bachelorette Fame
Although Chock has been clear that he developed a connection with Joan throughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, it feels like his focus has been based on the recognition he’s gotten from the series instead of his relationship. While Chock has shared more about himself as he’s moved forward onThe Golden Bachelorette, his behavior has been strange outside of the series on social media.Chock’s posts throughout the season have been gratuitous, and now that he can speak publicly about his engagement, he’s been even more forward.
While Joan and Chock are likely both excited not to have to lie about their relationship in public, the way thatChock’s behavior on social mediahas been perceived has been strange. Though he appears to be in love with Joan, it seems like he’s laying it on thick as he posts about their relationship, which has made viewers wonder if he’s usingThe Golden Bachelorettefor clout. As a business owner,Chock could easily use hisGolden Bachelorettefame and his relationship with Joan for attention until it runs out, then end things without warning.
5Joan’s Considering A Televised Wedding Because Of Chock
She Says She’s Open To It After Rejecting The Idea
Much like her stance on getting engaged at the end of the season,Joan was clear that she wasn’t interested in a televised weddingat the end ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. Gerry and his final rose recipient, Theresa Nist, had a large televised wedding that was filled withBachelorNation alumni. The lavish event, which Joan attended with her fellowGolden Bachelorcontestants, was a huge deal forBachelorNation butwhen Gerry and Theresa’s marriage failed, it became a stain on the franchise.
With the understanding of how reactionaryBachelorNation was about Gerry and Theresa’s live TV wedding and knowing the pressure it put on their relationship, Joan was clear from early on in her season that she didn’t want the same for her and her final choice. As the season continued, Joan’s lack of confidence in her cast made it seem certain that she wouldn’t have a TV wedding, but after announcing their engagement, it seemed like it was a possibility.Joan’s feeding into what Chock wants and not staying true to herself, which could hurt her if their relationship ends.
4Chock’s Trying To Spin His Solitary Behavior That Could Leave Joan Feeling Trapped
He Says His Relationships With Other Guys Wasn’t Shown
ThroughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1,Chock was consistently someone who didn’t seem to fit into the pack. While the rest of the guys who were vying for Joan’s heart managed to build meaningful relationships with one another, Chock didn’t seem like he had the ability to build any connections outside of the one he had with Joan. Though it’s not a requirement to make friends with the other contestants onBachelorfranchise shows, it’s something that the more socially aware contestants tend to do quickly.
Chock’s behavior and the way he isolated himselffrom the rest of the cast was something that the guys on the series took notice of, and though he’s now shared that there were relationships he built that just weren’t on screen, it came off strangely. While Joan and Chock may have connected in meaningful ways, many were so put off by Chock’s behavior with the cast, calling it a major red flag. Hearing Chock’s justification of his behavior,his tendency for isolation doesn’t seem like it’s something that will go away. This could leave Joan feeling trapped.
3Joan Is Bending Her Will For Someone Who Won’t Choose Her
She’s Bending To Chock’s Every Desire
With several different examples mentioned above, it’s clear that Joan is bending her will in order to fit Chock’s way. While it’s obvious thatJoan and Chock have a connection, it feels like Joan may be giving up more in order to make her relationship work moving forward. Chock, on the other hand,doesn’t seem to be sacrificing anything and instead is simply benefitting from their relationship.
Chock could have genuine feelings for Joan, but it seems possible that he’s not someone who would choose her if it came down to sacrificing something in his life. Now that they’re out in the open,Joan’s having to give up a lot more than Chock in their day-to-day livesto make things work. Bending to his every desire, Joan could be setting herself up for failure in her relationship with someone seemingly unmovable like Chock.
2Chock’s Trying To Cover For His Past Non-Committal Behavior
He’s Claiming His Exes Weren’t Telling The Whole Truth
AlthoughChock was in a nine-year engagementbefore his time onThe Golden Bachelorette,his exes from the past came out of the woodwork during the season to share their experiences with him. Chock’s exes shared in no uncertain words that he was an incredibly non-committal person who’s strung each of them along with words of affirmation, but never followed through. While Chock’s exes could’ve been looking for their fifteen minutes of fame, the group coming forward together was surprising and believable.
Chock took the time to answer for his behavior in his post-Golden Bachelorettefinale press, but his answers were unsurprisingly non-committal. Explaining that he’d had some relationships he wasn’t proud of in the past,Chock tried to be reassuring about his relationship with Joanwithout giving many details about his past. Even with Chock trying to deny the claims of being non-committal, it’s clear he’s not exactly whoBachelorNation saw on screen.
1Joan’s Blinded By Love & Won’t See Chock’s Heartbreak Coming
She’s Going To Get Hurt In The End
Although it’s possible thatJoanand Chock could have found their other half duringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, it’s more likely that the pair won’t work out. After learning more about one another throughout the show’s airing schedule, they seem to have a plan in place for their future, butit seems more likely that they’ll struggle to connect the way they’ve done in the past. Joam could end up alone, which would defeat the purpose of the season altogether.
If things go south for Joan and Chock, it seems like it will be at his hand, which could be difficult for Joan to handle. Right now, she appears to be blinded by love for her new fiancé, but if things change andJoan winds up on her own, she could be blindsided by the split.Chock’s behavior has dictated that he may not be fully committed to Joanin the way she is to him, which could mean she’ll never see the heartbreak coming.
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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.
