The Golden Bachelorette: Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple’s Relationship Could Be A Publicity Stunt (Are They Cleaning Up The Golden Bachelor Mess?)

The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s winning couple Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple’s relationship could be a publicity stunt, as they may want to try to clean up The Golden Bachelor mess. Throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, viewers struggled to watch as Joan connected with Chock, who many felt had an abundance of red flags meant to push her away. Joan’s time as the lead was interesting, as she hadn’t had much time as a contestant to prepare her for the journey. Having left Gerry and The Golden Bachelor behind after a few episodes, Joan was coming into the experience fresh.

Though Joan didn’t have the preparation that some of the longer-lasting Golden Bachelor cast members did going into The Golden Bachelorette, she was prepared for her time as the lead. Joan’s decision to move through the experience with Chock as one of her front-runners was questioned by many throughout Bachelor Nation, but she seemed to make the strongest connection with the Kansas native. While some are buying into their relationship, it’s possible that after the turmoil caused by The Golden Bachelor, Joan and Chock’s relationship could be a publicity stunt to ensure that there’s no major mess this time around.

Joan Didn’t Seem Like She Was Certain About Choosing Chock

She Didn’t Feel Confident In Her Finalists

Although Joan and Chock have gotten past The Golden Bachelorette phase of their lives, during the show’s run, Joan wasn’t sure who she would choose in the end. Confiding in more than one person that she was struggling with her final decision, Joan was down to Chock and Guy Gansert by the end of the season after Pascal Ibgui’s difficult departure. While Joan had connections with both, she made it clear that she didn’t feel confident going into the final dates that either of them was the right choice for her.

While Joan wasn’t certain about Guy because of the less intense connection they shared, she wasn’t sure about Chock for a different set of reasons. Chock, who spent the majority of The Golden Bachelorette making viewers uncomfortable with how quickly he felt affectionate toward Joan, had some serious red flags throughout the season, some that resonated with Joan and some that only viewers picked up on. Regardless, Joan’s choice wasn’t clear as she wasn’t certain about Chock’s intentions or the intensity of her connection with Guy.

Joan & Chock Have Been Very Present Online Post-Finale

Their Over-Sharing Has Been Overwhelming

After The Golden Bachelorette ended, it was clear that Joan and Chock wouldn’t simply retire from the spotlight and enjoy their relationship without some fanfare. The couple has consistently been posting online, sharing every milestone big or small with Bachelor Nation. From their first date out in public to their first holiday with their families together, Joan and Chock made it clear right away that they were interested in sharing as much as possible with the public, even something as mundane as shopping for a set of tools to help Chock fix a shelf in Joan’s closet.

Joan & Chock’s Relationship Could A PR Move For The Bachelor Franchise

They Could Be Together To Make The Show Look Good

Although the couple have been doing their best to ensure that Bachelor Nation knows their love is real, Joan and Chock’s relationship has come off as less legitimate than ever with the amount of content they’ve been sharing with the public. Joan and Chock’s constant posts about their relationship have made it seem like they’re just trying to prove they’re happy. Ultimately, their urgency to reassure The Golden Bachelorette fans has made it seem like their relationship is a PR stunt to bring positivity and goodwill to the franchise.

After Gerry’s quick marriage and divorce to Theresa Nist, the series needs the positive publicity of a couple who could potentially last. While Gerry and Theresa’s relationship isn’t something Bachelor Nation is holding against Chock and Joan, the show’s track record hasn’t had a successful relationship yet, and the drama of Gerry and Theresa’s split is still fresh in viewers’ minds. It’s possible that Chock and Joan’s consistent posting during their first weeks outside of their Golden Bachelorette bubble has been to ease the minds of viewers, bringing some positivity to the franchise.