The Golden Bachelorette: 10 Reasons Joan Vassos Should Give Chock Chapple Her Final Rose

The Golden Bachelorette season 1's Joan Vassos has a lot of great men to choose from, but she should give her final rose to Chock Chapple. Joan is basically Bachelor Nation royalty, so fans are rooting for her to find her Prince Charming. She isn't new to looking for love on national television, as she made her television debut during The Golden Bachelor season 1. She was one of the 22 single older women who dated 72-year-old Gerry Turner. Though Gerry and Joan shared a connection and a great one-on-one date, Joan had to leave the season early to attend to a family emergency.

Joan's time on The Golden Bachelor season 1 may have been cut short, but it wasn't the end of her Bachelor Nation journey. The private school administrator from Maryland left quite an impression, and was later announced as the Bachelor spin-off's first female lead. After the meteoric success of The Golden Bachelor, anticipation for The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was sky-high. After months of waiting, the new season recently premiered and Joan welcomed 24 impressive Golden Bachelor men. Many of the men are great catches, like 58-year-old Mark Anderson and 62-year-old Keith Gordon, but Chock is better suited to Joan. Read on for 10 good reasons why Joan should give her final rose, and her heart, to 60-year-old Chock.

10Chock Is Down To Earth

He's There For Joan

From the moment Chock arrived at the Bachelor mansion on night one of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, it was clear that he was there for the right reasons. While some of the other contestants seemed more interested in making the most of the lavish grounds and inviting swimming pool, Chock was focused on getting to know Joan. During their first one-on-one conversation, Joan connected with Chock on a deeper level than with the other men.

Though Chock didn't receive Joan's first impression rose, he did get her first solo date. The two went on a romantic Disneyland adventure where they enjoyed a few rides, met Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and ended the night with a romantic kiss under the Disneyland fireworks display. Chock spent the whole date trying to get to know Joan on a deeper level, and the couple really connected.

9Chock Puts Family First

Just Like Joan

Joan and Chock have a lot in common, including the fact that they both exited Bachelor Nation shows because of family emergencies. Joan left The Golden Bachelor season 1 because her daughter had just given birth and desperately needed her mother. Chock left The Golden Bachelorette season 1 because his mother died after many years of battling cancer. While Joan never returned to Gerry's season and ended up being cast as the Bachelor spin-off's first female lead, Chock came back to continue dating Joan. Similar values are important, and Joan and Chock's shared love of family is one of many reasons that Joan should give Chock her final rose.

8Chock Takes Care Of Himself

He Stays Fit

Much like Joan, Chock takes good care of himself and is determined to stay in shape. As people age, it becomes harder to maintain good health, and being physically active is a crucial part of it. Chock's Instagram account suggests that he likes to stay active and prioritizes physical fitness. Chock recently posted a workout photo on Instagram. In the photo, Chock is in the middle of a push-up while a friend puts a foot on his back, as if holding him down. His caption reads, "My good friend Pat, always pushing me."

Though Chock hasn't addressed the fact that he'd been on a weight-loss journey, he's obviously committed to staying in shape. Being healthy and active usually leads to a longer life. Joan should give her rose to Chock, because he's healthy, active, and therefore likelier to be around a long time.

7Chock Understands Joan

Shared Loss

Long before joining the cast of The Golden Bachelor season 1, Joan was a lonely widower living a life of relative obscurity. Joan was married to business owner John Nicholas Vassos for thirty-two years until he passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021. Though it had been over three years since his death, Joan was still deeply shaken by the loss of her beloved late husband.

In addition to losing his mother recently, Chock lost his fiancée, Katherine Elizabeth White Goree, to cancer in 2022. The two were engaged for nine years before she passed away, leaving behind two children. During their one-on-one date on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Chock revealed to Joan that losing his fiancée was the most devastating loss of his life.

6Chock Came Back

He's Deeply Committed To Joan

When Joan left The Golden Bachelor season 1, she didn't come back. Though she left because her daughter needed her, if she had liked Gerry enough, she could have come back. If Joan thought Gerry was the one, she would likely have taken care of her daughter, but made her way back. The fact that she didn't come back said a lot about her interest in Gerry. On the other hand, when Chock left to bury his beloved mother, he found a way to come back to continue his journey with Joan on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Though burying his mother was devastating for Chock, he cared for Joan so deeply that he came back to be with her as quickly as possible.

5Chock Is A Man's Man

He Gets Along With Everyone

One of the best things about The Golden Bachelorette season 1 is the fact that the men have connected with each other as much as they've bonded with Joan. Casts of Bachelor franchise shows tend to get along pretty well during filming, but there are always a few contestants who don't get along with the other contestants. There was a bit of a disagreement on The Bachelor season 28, when some of Joey Graziadei's contestants butted heads with 29-year-old Maria Gorgas, whom Joey eliminated after hometown dates.

Despite the fact that Chock is one of Joan's favorites, he still gets along well with the other men, which says a lot about his social skills. If Joan gave him her final rose, she could count on the fact that they'd always be a popular couple who would never have a shortage of dinner party invitations. Joan often talks about her late husband being a man's man, so it's no surprise she's attracted to Chock.

4Chock Has A Good Relationship With His Ex-Wife

It's A Good Sign

By the time someone gets to be Chock's age, they've lived a lot of life and likely suffered their share of sad love stories. Chock's romantic history is complicated and littered with disappointments. Chock was married to Heather Chapple for 12 years, and the pair had two children together before the marriage ended in divorce.

It's unfortunate that Chock had to go through a divorce, but the fact that he continues to be friendly with his ex-wife says a lot about him. If Chock wins Joan's final rose, she can be sure about the fact that he will always treat her with respect, even if they end up splitting sometime in the future. Though nobody likes to think about a new relationship ending, it's nice to know that Chock won't make it uglier than it has to be.

3Chock Reminds Joan Of Her Late Husband

He Makes Her Feel Safe

Throughout her time on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan has talked a lot about her late husband, John. John always made her feel safe and protected. She always felt like she was seen and understood by her husband. It's understandable that Joan would look for a man who made her feel the same way. The fact that she likes Chock as much as she does is probably because he reminds her of her husband, and that's a powerful thing. Though Joan can never replace her late husband, she can find someone who makes her feel as safe and as seen as John made her feel. Joan is a strong and accomplished woman who can certainly take care of herself, but she also wants to be with someone who she feels comfortable with.

2Chock Is A Great Dad

He Loves His Children With All His Heart

Chock made it clear to Joan that his priority in life was being a great dad to his two children. His love for his children is a big part of the reason that he has maintained a friendly relationship with his ex-wife. Chock's Instagram account is full of photos of Chock's children, and of his family in general. He really does seem to be a loving family man, which Joan could certainly understand. Chock recently posted a photo of his late mother posing with his two children during healthier times.

When Joan agreed to be The Golden Bachelorette, she shared concerns about how her adult children would feel about her appearing on the show. She revealed that she promised her children that she wouldn't spend the whole season running around making out with multiple men. While most Bachelor leads kiss a lot of contestants, Joan has kissed relatively few.

1Chock Loves Dogs

Animal Lovers Are Sexy

Though it's unclear how Joan feels about pets, Chock has an adorable relationship with his black lab, named Super Tubbs. In August, Chock posted a photo of himself, his two children, and his dog on Instagram. In the photo, Chock, his children, and his pup pose outside, in front of a little pond. Chock's hilarious caption reads, "Family pictures with my favorite child, and my daughter and son." If Joan gives Chock her final rose, she will not only get Chock, she'll also get Super Tubbs in the bargain. With The Golden Bachelor season 1 in full swing, and there are still several great men for Joan to choose from, but it's clear that Chock is her perfect match.

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 airs on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC.