Since the premiere ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, online rumors have run rampant about an alleged producer plant. Many are convinced that the show’s producers cast at least one contestant for purposes other than winning the heart of 61-year-old Joan Vassos. The widowed private school administrator made her television debut onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, when she competed for 72-year-old Gerry Turner. A family emergency called Joan away from Gerry’s season early, but she was given another chance to find love on aBachelorNation show.
Joan kicked off the premiere ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 by greeting the24 singleGoldenmencompeting for her rose boutonnières. Among the men was Chock Chapple, a 60-year-old insurance executive from Witchita, Kansas. Despite some dramatic ups and downs,Joan continues to pin roses on Chock, and even meets his family during hometown dates. While other men seem to really like Joan, it’s clear that Chock has fallen head over heels in love with her, and deserves her final rose.
Chock Got The First Solo Date
Dream Date At The Magic Kingdom
Surprisingly,Chock didn’t even receive Joan’s first impression rose, an honor that went to 62-year-old Keith Gordon, who Joan eliminated before her hometown dates. Chock did, however, receive the first solo date ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. The other men seethed with jealousy when Joan picked Chock up for their Disneyland dream date.
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Joan and Chock’s date was magical. They rode the rides, met some of their favorite characters, and even shared a romantic kiss under the magic kingdom’s famed fireworks display.The date ended with Joan giving Chock a rose, ensuring he’d be back for the foreseeable future.
Chock Came Back
He Wanted To Be There
Joan and Chock have a lot in common, including the fact that they both exitedBachelorNation shows because of family emergencies.Joan leftThe Golden Bachelorseason 1because her daughter had just given birth and desperately needed her mother. Chock leftThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 becausehis mother died after many years of battling cancer. While Joan never returned to Gerry’s season and ended up being cast as TheBachelorspin-off’s first female lead, Chock came back to continue dating Joan. He clearly wanted to be there because he was deeply in love with Joan.
Chock Understands Joan
They Have So Much In Common
In addition to both leavingBachelorNation shows early,Joan and Chock have both lost great loves. Joan was married to John Vassos for 32 years until he died in 2021, andChock lost his fiancé of nine years, Katherine Elizabeth White Goree, in 2022. WithThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 reaching its conclusion, only time will tell if Joan gives Chock her final rose. One thing is for certain; Chock wants Joan’s final rose, and her heart.
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The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 airs on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC.
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.
