Judging by behavior, I thinkThe Golden BachelorettewinnerChock ChappleandThe Golden Bachelorlead Gerry Turner are both players, and they might have struck up a friendship. This week was the Final Rose Ceremony inThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, and leading lady Joan Vassos accepted Chock’s proposal. Joan started out the season with24 eligible single mento choose from, and Chock quickly caught her eye. The pair’s first one-on-one date was to Disneyland, where they bonded over life experience and their zest for life. Their connection only deepened, and I saw Chock as Joan’s obvious choice.
72-year-old Gerry, who made an appearance inThe Golden Bacheloretteto provide mentorship to Joan, was the firstGolden Bachelor.He had 22 senior women, including Joan, vying for his heart at the beginning of the experience, and he ultimately chose Theresa Nist over Leslie Fhima. TheGolden BachelorNation franchise has taken the reality TV world by storm, and I’ve noticed interest has been extremely high in all the cast members involved with the show. With that, comes the good and the bad perception, and I’m certain both Chock and Gerry have similar attributes as player types.
Gerry Turner Played Theresa
Gerry Wasn’t Ready For Marriage
I think Gerry first showed his true colors as a player when he blindsided Leslie by picking Theresa after he all but confirmed to Leslie that she would be who he would propose to. Gerry and Theresa also had a very short engagement of only four months before they tied the knot in early January 2024. Gerry being quick to lock Theresa down in marriage signals his desire to control the pace of things. What’s more, Gerry and Theresa announcedtheir divorce in April 2024, after only three months of marriage,which I feel means Gerry knew what he was doing.
As for his motivations for the quick marriage and quick divorce, Gerry could have usedThe Golden Bachelorplatform to his advantage at Theresa’s expense. Gerry has been chasing clout after his divorce, and I’ve watched him rub his happiness in Theresa’s face online. To me, this indicates thatGerry was never serious about marriage, but what the hype around his relationship with Theresa could get him, proving that he is a true player.
Chock Is Playing Joan
He Is Faning His Seriousness
Chock and his first wife, Heather Chapple, divorced, although he barely talked about that relationship while onThe Golden Bachelorette. I think this isdismissive of the mother of his children, and the fact that he couldn’t make that relationship work is a red flag. Chock was engaged to his second long-term partner, Katherine Elizabeth White Goree, for nine years until her passing in 2022. Chock not wanting to commit to marriage in that relationship is suspect, and I believe he was stringing her along, which is a player tendency.
Regarding his courting of Joan, Chock’s romantic gestures and words of affirmation (viaBachelor Nation) towards Joan seemed very calculated to me.
When he was with her, Chock didn’t give Joan room to breathe, and exercised all the tactics to win her over. While Joan and Chock have remained together since getting engaged,Chock has the potential to either break Joan’s heart or string her along, since he’s done both in the past to his partners.
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Are Chock & Gerry Friends?
There Are Social Media Signs
Since Chock and Gerry share front-running man qualities and have demonstrated similar player habits in their relationships, I think they have a lot in common and have the potential to be friends.
However, Chock and Gerry do not follow each other on Instagram, which I know would be a solid indicator if a friendship existed between the two.
Both Chock and Gerry are Midwest men, which means a future meetup is not out of the question.
It’s possible Chock and Gerry could strike up a connection in the future, were Joan to ever bring Chock around Gerry, since it’s likely they haven’t met in person before. In any case,Gerry and Chock are both responsible for leading women onin their love lives, and that doesn’t bode well for Joan’s future with Chock.The Golden Bachelorettewas just as much of a sensation asThe Golden Bachelor, and Gerry and Chock’s presence in the franchise could create drama.
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.
