The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos recently admitted to a lie she told her family before being chosen as the spinoff’s lead. Episode 1 ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1premiered on July 01, 2025, and it has been a highly entertaining journey so far. Joan left Gerry Turner’sThe Golden Bachelorseason 1early to be there for her daughter but won fans' hearts in the short time she was on the show. Now thatshe is in the spotlight, her every move is under a microscope, and she recently got ahead of a lie she told her family.
Joan did an interview withFox News, in which she spoke about how her family felt about her deciding to be the lead forThe Golden Bachelorette. She said that her family felt better about how Joan would be received by viewers after watchingThe Golden Bachelorand seeing that the cast was portrayed positively. However,Joan acknowledged that her family was uncomfortable watching her kiss anyone, and she admitted her lie on the subject.
“I said I wouldn’t kiss anybody… We all knew it was a lie.”
Does Joan Already Have The Golden Bachelorette Frontrunners?
There Is More Than One
In the premiere episode ofBachelor Nation’sThe Golden Bachelorette, Joan gave her first impression rose to Keith Gordon, and she ultimately went on to give him the first kiss of the season.Joan did not have to wait long for that first kissand her family was probably squirming while the scene unfolded. Nonetheless, Joan is onThe Golden Bacheloretteto find love, and kissing is part of the game.
During her interview, Joan noted that her family watching her more intimate moments with her suitors would be"super embarrassing"for them, but she revealed that she will be doing a lot of kissing this season.
“They’re like, ‘You’re old, you shouldn’t be kissing on TV! It’s gross, Mom!'”
Since Keith got the first rose and kissed, he is most certainly a frontrunner, but after episode 1, Joan now has 18 eligible men to date. Based on the trailer for the season it seems like Mark Anderson,The Bachelorseason 28 winner Kelsey Anderson’s dad, will also get far with Joan.
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Our Take On Joan’s Intentions In The Golden Bachelorette
Joan May Be Cautious
It has been hinted thatJoan may not leave the season engaged. Joan has stated that she was determined to do what was right for her with her time on the show and shot at love, which could mean that she left with a partner but not a fiancé.
After Gerry’s disastrous divorce mere months after saying I do, Joan may be more cautious with her heart, as advised by Gerry when he guest appeared inThe Golden Bachelorette.
In any case, viewers have a long road with Joan ahead, and it will be filled with many romantic moments and apparently, plenty of kissing from Joan.
The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 airs on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. 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.
