WARNING: This article contains major SPOILERS about The Golden Bachelorette season 1.
The Golden Bachelorettecontestant Chock Chapple may win Joan Vassos' final rose, but there are signs he’s too controlling and could hurt her in the end. 61-year-old Joan deserves to find love. In 2021, her beloved husband, John Vassos, passed away after a battle with cancer. They were married for 32 years and had four children together. Joan briefly appeared as one of the contestants onThe Golden Bachelorbefore being pulled away prematurely by a family emergency. When one door closed, another opened, and Joan was later cast asTheBachelorspin-off’s first female lead.
Joan made her officialdebut asThe Golden Bachelorette,greeting 24 singlemen who had gathered from all over the country for a chance to date Joan. After an entertaining season of dates, cocktail parties, hometown visits, and rose ceremonies, Joan narrowed her options down to three lucky older men, including 60-year-old Chock, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas.Joan seems to be falling head over heels for Chock, but there are increasing signs that Chock is too controlling, and Joan would do well to take heed of the red flags waving all over the place.
Chock Got Controlling On A Group Date
His Pushy Behavior Is A Red Flag
During a recent episode ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan took several of the men on a group date to a bowling alley. Most of the men seemed to have a great time, but it was clear Chock didn’t like having to share Joan with the other men. His last date with Joan had been a solo date to Disneyland, sohe wasn’t accustomed to a group setting. He spent the entire date sitting close to Joan, with an arm around her. It was disrespectful to the other men, but Chock didn’t seem to notice or care.
Chock’s Possessive
He Should Give Joan Some Space Sometimes
While the other men ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 seemed to get along well with each other, Chock has always been the odd man out. Aside from the bowling alley incident, Chock didn’t have direct conflict with any of the other men, buthe wasn’t that friendly with the other men either. Chock has made it clear that he’s on the show to win. Though it could be a good thing that he wants to be with Joan, it’s hard to tell if it’s about being with Joan.
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Joan recently visited the four finalists' hometowns, including Chock’s. She traveled to Kansas and met his family, including his two children, Taylor and Tyler Chapple.Chock recently buried his mother, who passed away after being sick for a long time. Chock even had to leave the show to do so, which wasreminiscent of Joan having to leaveThe Golden Bachelordue to a family emergency. Unlike Joan, Chock came back as quickly as possible, proving that he wanted to winThe Golden Bachelorette.
Chock May Be A Jealous Guy
Major Spoiler Ahead
Chock’s behavior towards Joan throughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 was that of a man with a jealous streak. Hedidn’t like having to share Joan with other men, but that’s the entire premise of the show that he knowingly agreed to participate in. If Chock didn’t think he could handle the heat, he should have stayed out of theBachelorNation kitchen. His instinct to be pushy when it comes to Joan is troubling. It’s almost as if Chock already thinks Joan is his girlfriend, which comes off as entitled.
Chock’s pushy behavior makes him look insecure and suggests he may have a jealous nature.
In a recent Instagram post, the reality television reporterReality SteverevealedChock was the winnerofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. At first, he hadinitially reported that the winner of the season was 66-year-old ER doctor Guy Gansert, but he later corrected his reveal. Though it looks like Joan gave Chock her final rose, it’s unclear if the couple got engaged after the final rose. If Chock continues to be pushy and controlling,Bachelorfans won’t be getting anotherwedding anytime soon.
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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.
