The Golden Bachelorette's Chock Chapple has a troubling romantic history, and it could prove that he's not Joan Vassos' perfect match. 61-year-old Joan has been through a lot and deserves to find true love. She was married to the love of her life, John Vassos, for 32 years until he passed away in 2021 after a brief illness. Joan was devastated, but she didn't let it destroy her ability to believe in true love. She made her television debut during The Golden Bachelor season 1, as one of the contestants vying for Gerry Turner's final rose.
When Joan had to leave The Golden Bachelor season 1 due to a family emergency, she thought her Bachelor journey was over, but she was wrong. She was cast as the lead and greeted her The Golden Bachelorette cast outside the iconic Bachelor mansion. After a thrilling season of hot dates, cold cocktails, and countless tears, Joan has narrowed her options down to two men, including 60-year-old Chock. If Joan chooses Chock, she may come to learn that his romantic history was a sign that he wasn't ready for a long-term commitment.
Chock Seems Dismissive Of His Relationship With His Ex-Wife
He Never Mentions Heather
Long before joining the cast of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Chock was married to Heather Chapple, with whom he had two children. Though Chock's marriage to Heather ended in divorce, it appears to have ended amicably. According to Chock, he and Heather have always co-parented their children without problems, and are on friendly terms with one another. Though Chock often talked about his fiancée, he rarely mentioned the mother of his children, which seemed dismissive.
Chock's Long Engagement Shows He's Not Ready For Marriage
His Divorce May Have Made Him Fear Commitment
After his marriage to Heather ended in divorce, Chock met Katherine Elizabeth White Goree. The couple were engaged for nine years before she passed away in 2022. During Joan and Chock's first solo, he said that losing Heather was the most devastating loss of his life. Though it's clear that Chock loved his late fiancée deeply, the long engagement could mean that he's unable to commit. It's possible that his divorce made him gun shy about commitment, which could be devastating for Joan.
Joan Shouldn't Get Engaged On The Golden Bachelorette
No Good Options
With The Golden Bachelorette finale on the horizon, Joan will either give her final rose to Chock or to 66-year-old Guy Gansert. Chock may have a questionable romantic history, but Guy's romantic history is even more troubling. While Chock gets along with his ex-wife, it was revealed Guy's ex has filed a protective order against him. Though she dropped the order before it became official, it's still concerning that he'd have such a contentious relationship with his ex. Joan would be better off not handing out her final rose.
