The Golden Bachelorettecontestant Chock Chapple could win Joan Vassos' final rose, but his romantic history is troubling. Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Maryland, is no stranger to looking for love on national television. Just last year, she was one of 22 eligible older bachelorettes who traveled toTheBachelormansion to compete for Gerry Turner’s roses onThe Golden Bachelor. Gerry liked Joan, and they even had a great solo date early in the season, but Joan had to leave the show early due to a family emergency.
Though Joan’s time onThe Bachelorwas brief, she made an impression and was later cast asTheBachelorspin-off’s first female lead. During the premiere ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan met 24 singlemen, including Chock, a60-year-old insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas. Joan and the single father of two hit it off early, and he even received Joan’s first solo date. Chock is one of Joan’s final three men, and he’s a front-runner to win her final rose, but his troubling romantic history could be a major red flag.
Chock Is Divorced
He’s Still Friends With His Ex-Wife
Long before joining thecast ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Chock was married to Heather Chapple, his first wife. The couple was married for 12 years and had two children together, who are now in their teens. ThoughChock and Heather’s marriage ended in divorce, according to Chock, the two enjoy a positive co-parenting relationship. The end of Chock’s marriage could be a bad sign, and Joan should find out more about what happened, but at least he’s still friendly with his ex, which is a good sign.
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During a recent episode ofThe Golden Bachelorette,Joan visited Chock’s hometown and met his two teenage children, Tyler and Taylor Chapple. Chock is a very involved father whose children love him very much. Both of his children have followed in their father’s footsteps and are pursuing careers in the insurance business. Chock’s mother died during the season, and he had to leave briefly to be there for his family, but he came back quickly. Chock may have a troubling romantic past, but he clearly wants to be with Joan.
Chock’s Long Engagement
His Fiancée Passed Away
Joan and Chock have a lot in common. Long before being cast asThe Golden Bachelorette,Joan was married to John Vassos for 32 years before he died in 2021. Chock knows what it’s like to lose a partner. After his marriage ended,Chock dated Katherine Elizabeth White Goree. The couple were engaged for nine years before she passed away in 2022 after battling cancer. During their first solo date,Chock told Joan losing Heather was the most devastating loss of his life.
Does Chock Win Joan’s Final Rose?
He Could Win It All
Expectations are high forThe Golden Bachelorettecouple.The Golden Bachelorseason 1 ended with Gerry giving his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist. The two werequickly married in an ill-advised but lavishGolden Bachelorweddingthat aired on national television. The septuagenarian couple announced their divorce only three short months later. The rushed marriage and equally rushed divorce damagedTheGolden Bachelorbrand, and the hope is Joan will save this new part of the franchise.
WithThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 nearing its conclusion, Joan will soon be handing out her final rose, and she could be giving it to Chock.
Joannarrowed her men down to three hopeful bachelors. In addition to Chock, Joan is still considering66-year-old Guy Gansertand 69-year-old Pascal Ibgui. WithThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 season finale just around the corner, Joan could be giving her final rose, and her heart, to a man with a troubling romantic history. If the nextunion falls apart,The Golden Bachelor/Bachelorettemay never recover.
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The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 airs Wednesday at 8 pm ET on ABC.
The Golden Bachelorette
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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.
