Before Guy Gansert joined the cast ofThe Golden Bachelorette, his ex-wife had filed a protective order against him, raising serious questions about how Joan Vassos and the show’s producers missed the red flags. It’s disappointing, as fans were rooting for Joan to find love after she’d been through so much. Joan was married to John Vassos, with whom she had four children, for 32 years until he passed away in 2021. Losing the love of her life devastated Joan, and it wasn’t easy for her to open her heart again.
Joan was hopeful when she agreed to be a contestant onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, among the 22 singlewomen competing for 72-year-old Gerry Turner. A family emergency pulled Joan away from the season early, but she was then cast asTheBachelorspin-off’s first female lead. On the first night, Joan met the 24 singlemen apart ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 cast, including 66-year-old Guy Gansert. The two hit it off, buta recent revelation about Guy’s past led to questions about Joan’s judgmentand may result in Guy’s cancelation.
Guy Gansert’s Restraining Order Scandal Is Shocking
His Ex-Wife Isn’t His Biggest Fan
Joan liked the ER doctor from Reno, Nevada, right away, and, withThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1finale on the horizon, Guy is one of her final two men. Though things seem to be going great between Joan and Guy,Peoplereported that Guy’s ex-wife, Heidi O’Gara,fileda temporary protective order in October 2021. Though Guy’s ex-wife canceled the order a month later, before it was officially granted, some of his ex-wife’s accusations are disturbing.
The Disturbing Allegations Unpacked
Massive Red Flags
Though Guy’s ex-wife canceled the order before it was officially granted, some of her accusations are alarming. Heidi accused Guy of having anger issues, engaging in threatening behavior, and even alleged he “motioned like he was going to shoot me with his hand shaped like a pistol.“She had the order dismissed a month later, so it was never officially granted, butGuy’s contentious relationship with his ex-wifeis a potential red flag. It’s also concerning that the show’s producers may not have known about the order when they cast him.
Guy Gansert May Not Have Changed Enough
He Wants To Sweep It Under The Rug
WhenGuy’s protective order news went public, he addressed the matter on Instagram.The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 contestant explained that he and Heidi, whom he was married to for 34 years and had four children with, struggled during their divorce but eventually came to an agreement, allowingHeidi to drop the protective order. This may be true, but Guy never directly addresses her specific allegations about his behavior.
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The Golden Bachelorettefinale airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET 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.
