Joan Vassos gave Chock Chapple her final rose on The Golden Bachelorette, and it seems the pair is stronger than ever after spending the holiday season together. Chock was a frontrunner from the start, impressing Joan with his earnest feelings and similar backgrounds, losing their partners to illness. Chock and Joan almost missed their chance at love after the native Kansan had to return home mid-season due to his mother's death from cancer.
After the rousing success of season 1, it seems likely that The Golden Bachelorette season 2 will continue the legacy of The Bachelor franchise spin-off. Joan was a thoughtful, genuine, and fun lead, and it seems Chock was the right choice for her. Chock and Joan could've had a showmance, but after spending the holidays together, they're clearly in it for the long run. Here's why.
8Joan & Chock Shared A Cute Balancing Challenge On Instagram
They Seem To Have Fun Together
Joan and Chock have been having tons of fun together, recently posting a reel of a balance challenge on Instagram. "Couples balance challenge...a lot harder than it looked!" Joan captioned, featuring a video of her and Chock attempting to make their way to the ground, back to back, without falling. They failed miserably but seemed to have a good laugh over the silliness of the situation.
"Couples balance challenge...a lot harder than it looked!"
Fans loved seeing Joan and Chock having such a good time together, saying, "You kids just have SOOO MUCH FUN!!! Keep it going!" followed by fire and heart emojis, and, "I love it! Yall are hilarious," followed by a crying laughing emoji. It's one thing for Joan and Chock to post in the weeks after The Golden Bachelorette aired, but they've kept up their fun videos with each other. While they're trying to maintain an online presence, their enjoyment of each other feels palpable.
7Joan & Chock Were Excited To Share About Their First Christmas Together
Both Were Posting Regularly On Social Media
Joan was quick to post a photo on Christmas Day featuring her and Chock at her family's holiday celebrations in Maryland. "Merry Golden Christmas from our family to yours!" Joan captioned, even including a hashtag alluding to her first Christmas together with Chock. The Golden Bachelorette star was eager and proud to show off her genuine relationship with the Kansan businessman.
Fans loved to see Joan and Chock so happy, saying, "Merry Christmas sweet lady! So happy for you and chock!" and, "Merry Christmas to a wonderful couple and family. Love seeing those smiles!" followed by a heart emoji. There's no negativity in her comments, adding to the idea that the love that Joan and Chock share seems real to viewers of the show. Oftentimes, Bachelor franchise alums get caught up in the fame, but Chock and Joan are focused on family.
6Joan & Chock Are Serious About Moving To NYC
They Don't Want To Be Long Distance
One of the biggest factors that contribute to Bachelor breakups is the long-distance relationships that ultimately fall apart. It's difficult to maintain a solid marriage not living in the same place, and the pair are smart enough to prioritize a middle ground. Chock hails from Wichita, Kansas, where his children still reside. In contrast, Joan is from Rockville, Maryland, and closeness to their families is important to them.
Joan and Chock have been clear that their move to NYC will be intermittent rather than permanent.
As a middle ground, Joan and Chock will move to NYC together, but their time in Manhattan won't be permanent. Instead, they'll use it as a meeting place to spend time alone together, with Joan still spending plenty of time in Maryland and Chock maintaining his family and professional life in Wichita. This move proves that they're serious about going the distance and not letting their geographical locations decide the outcome of their engagement.
5Joan & Chock Spent Christmas With Both Sides of Their Families
They Prioritize Each Other's Families
Joan and Chock spent an equal amount of time with both families, which is an important part of a long-standing relationship. The couple spent Christmas Day in Maryland, but after that, they headed to Wichita to spend time with Chock's family. Joan, a school administrator, has four children: Nicholas, Erica, Allison, and Luke, all of whom are grown. She also has two grandchildren, with whom she enjoys spending time.
Chock also has children from his marriage to Heather Chapple. While the two have been divorced for some time, they amicably share two kids, Taylor and Tyler, who are in their 20s. Joan and Chock want to remain present and active in their families' lives, and spending time with both families over Christmas proves their commitment to becoming integrated into each other's worlds.
4Joan Seems To Love Wichita
Chock Was Proud To Show Off His Hometown
After celebrating Christmas in Rockville, Maryland, Chock and Joan headed to Wichita. The Kansan man was excited to show off his hometown to his fiancée, meeting with family and visiting the best Wichita spots. "It’s been a fun few days showing @joan_vassos around Wichita! Of course we had to stop by Saigon & @cocoadolce_lounge," Chock captioned, featuring a photo of him, Joan, and a couple of family members smiling in sunglasses and winter coats.
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Chock Chapple |
The Golden Bachelorette |
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Age |
61 |
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Job |
Insurance Company Executive |
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Hometown |
Wichita, Kansas |
Fans enjoyed Chock's pride in Wichita in the comments, saying, "Happy New Year! I’m so happy for you both! Love those smiles!" and, "So happy you got to show Joan around Wichita, love my hometown." The Midwest is an often-neglected part of the country, and it's great to see Chock representing the Great Plains so well. Joan looked thrilled to be part of Chock's family, a positive sign in their relationship.
3Joan & Chock Are Open About Their Relationship
They're Confident In Their Connection
Joan and Chock have been open and honest about their relationship, even detailing the difficulties in navigating such a public and fast engagement. Since The Golden Bachelorette season 1 ended, Chock has acknowledged that while he felt a strong connection with Joan throughout the show, he was unaware of her interactions with other contestants, which made him feel uncertain. Similarly, Joan doesn't ever say Chock was her guy from the start; she took everyone's strengths and weaknesses into consideration.
Joan and Chock even shared some quirks of their relationship in an Instagram video. The pair asserted that they "listen and don't judge," giving fun examples. Chock and Joan can laugh with each other and not take the other too seriously while remaining honest with fans.
2Joan Can Tease Chock About His Sock Obsession
It's Adorable How Real They Are
Joan recently took to Instagram to tease Chock about his sock obsession, but it's clearly all in good fun. She captioned the reel, "The tale of Chock's socks..." and proceeded to tell a funny story about Chock that exuded charm and love. Joan discovered that despite Chock's affinity for socks, he didn't share an equal love for organizing them. He allegedly has hundreds of pairs of socks, but many of them are mismatched. Joan took it upon herself to remedy the situation, but not before exposing him on Instagram.
Fans found the story hilarious in the comments, saying, "This is the most hilarious post I’ve seen in a while and reminds me of my husband’s “boutique” that’s in our basement! Don’t be stressed.., take a deep breath," and, "He was looking for the perfect 'match.' Now, you two are the perfect pair!!" Too often, reality TV couples paint a boring and stereotypical view of love after appearing on a show, but Chock and Joan are always keeping it real.
1Chock Shared How Excited He Is For 2025 With Joan
He Sees A Future With Her
Going into 2025, Chock shared a cute post with Joan expressing his love and anticipation for a continued life together. "Entering a new chapter with the most amazing woman. Can’t wait to see what 2025 holds for us," Chock captioned as he twirled the bedazzled Joan around on New Year's Eve. It's unclear exactly what he means by a new chapter, but presumably, he's looking forward to building a life with Joan in NYC and beyond.
Fans are rooting for Chock and Joan, saying, "So happy for you guys! I really hope you can make it work," and, "Omg I can’t with you guys! The BEST," followed by a heart-eye emoji. There's very little negativity surrounding Chock and Joan, likely due to their obvious love for each other. Chock sees a future with Joan after the holidays, and that's all they can hope for after The Golden Bachelorette. Hopefully, they become a Bachelor success story.
