Chock Chapple Won’t Move to NYC—But a Familiar Face Returns!

The Golden Bachelorette's Chock Chapple may be struggling with the idea of moving from Wichita, Kansas to the busy Big Apple, but after family drama and difficult decisions have pushed him and Joan Vassos apart, a surprising family member's return could be the nail in the NYC move's coffin. After meeting and getting to know one another on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan and Chock have been sharing more about their life together on social media. While they were both interested in moving to NYC after the show aired, it appears Chock is more content with staying in Wichita.

In a recent post, Chock shared that a surprise family member was visiting, revealing that prior to his time on The Golden Bachelorette, he had a dog named Tubbs. While Chock technically still co-owns Tubbs, he had a family friend care for him during his time on the show, which he's kept up with in its aftermath due to his busy schedule. Chock shared that "it's been nice to have some time with Super Tubbs this past week," and explained he'd be trying out some new supplements for his pup in the future, making it clear Tubbs is sticking around.

What Chock's Dog Tubbs Return Means For Joan's NYC Dreams

Chock May Not Want To Give Up His Pet Again

Although Chock and Joan's relationship has been going strong, it's possible that there are some turbulent times up ahead now that it appears the New York City move is completely off the table. While the pair hasn't spoken about their living situation in a while, it's clear that Chock is happier in Kansas than anywhere else, even if Joan's not around. The couple has been doing their best to spend time together, but Joan's in the driver's seat when it comes to traveling, as Chock hasn't been leaving his home. With Chock's dog as a factor, things could get tough.

Chock re-introduced his dog with the tone of someone who was excited to be caring for his pet again, and though he made it clear that someone else in his life is also available to care for Tubbs, he's back in the picture. This could make any move even trickier, considering Chock likely won't move his elderly dog away from its home. Although Joan would like to be more fluid in her life, Chock seems to be happy with staying where he is and keeping Joan close, especially now that he's able to have his pet back in his life.

Our Take On Chock's Dog Tubbs Returning To His Life

He's Come Back At An Interesting Time

Although Chock has been the hangup when it comes to Joan's NYC dreams coming true, it's clear that Kansas is his happy place, and having Tubbs back in his life is something he's happy about. While it hasn't been shared how Joan feels about Chock, his dog's return, or what that means for their future, she's likely happy to see Chock so happy. Tubbs is returning at an interesting time for The Golden Bachelorette star and his fiancée, especially with Bachelor Nation clamoring for an update about what's next for them and where they're headed in the future.