Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have been deliriously happy since getting engaged onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, but, if they’re not careful, fame will destroy their perfect relationship. 61-year-old Joan and 60-year-old Chock were once private people, living quiet lives in relative obscurity. Joan was a private school administrator in Maryland, while Chock was an insurance executive in Kansas. Everything changed for Joan when she agreed to be a contestant on the inaugural season ofThe Golden Bachelor.
When things didn’t work out between Joan and 72-year-old Gerry Turner, she was cast asThe Golden Bachelorette. Joan met24 single golden-aged men, including Chock. They got off on the right foot when Joan gave Chock the season’s first solo date, and their relationship deepened from there. At the final rose ceremony,Joan gave Chock her final rose, and he proposed. Since leaving the show, Joan and Chock have been blissfully happy, but, if they’re not careful, fame will destroy their relationship.
Joan & Chock Were Lucky To Find Each Other
Second Chance At Love
Joan had the perfect life. Long before joining thecast ofThe Golden Bachelor,she was married to John Vassos for 32 happy years until he passed away in 2021. Chock, too, had lost a great love. His fiancée of nine years, Katherine Goree, passed away in 2022.Neither had expected to reenter the dating scenelater in life, and they feel lucky to have found each other. If they get distracted by the pursuit of fame, they may never make it down the aisle.
Joan & Chock Seem Blissfully Happy
They’ve Really Enjoyed Blending Their Lives
Since getting engaged onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan and Chock have been blissfully happy. They’ve been together around the clock, and have been enjoying getting to know each other. They recentlybrought their children together for the first time for a Thanksgiving celebrationat Joan’s house in Maryland, andJoanposted the photos to Instagram. Based onJoan and Chock’s holiday photos, their first family gathering seemed to go well, but if Joan and Chock keep posting every relationship milestone on social media, they may not enjoy the scrutiny that invites.
How Fame Could Destroy Joan & Chock’s Relationship
The Scrutiny May Be Too Much
After leavingThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 as a newly engaged couple,Joan and Chock wanted to shout their love outto the world. They’ve been sharing every single relationship milestone with their rapidly growing social media followers. Being so publicly open about their relationship may seem fun, and it may even helpJoan and Chock build careers as influencers, but it can have downsides too. If Joan and Chock aren’t prepared to have their relationship constantly scrutinized, they may regret inviting people in.
61 years old
Private school administrator
172K Instagram followers
60 years old
72.5K Instagram followers
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.
