Winners of the first-ever season of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, seem to be one of the franchise’s success stories. The leading lady was smitten with Chock since their introduction after he showed off his patent Chock-A-Noodle soup. This soup, which Joan proclaimed as “delicious,” earned him the coveted first one-on-one date. This magical Disneyland trip proved the pair made a great match.
As the pair bonded over their similarities and tragic romantic pasts, fans grew more sure of their chemistry. By the season finale, a few audience members were surprised to see Joan chose Chock. He then proposed to the private school administrator during The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s finale. Joan accepted, and the happy couple have been inseparable since. While love on reality TV has a reputation for ingenuity, Joan and Chock are among the strongest couples the Bachelor franchise has created.
Joan & Chock Genuinely Love Being Together
They Are Obsessed With One Another
The couple is attached at the hip. From New York City to Disneyland, Joan and Chock have embraced new experiences. Their frequent Instagram posts attest to their love as the pair have made an effort to make long-distance work. While they prioritized family during the holidays, as promised, Joan and Chock had taken sufficient time away from their families to meet in the middle. The lovebirds have been slowly integrating their families as well.
In a joint post from Joan and Parade Magazine (via Instagram), Joan and Chock discuss their holiday plans. Chock states, “We're going to spend both Thanksgiving and Christmas, my kids and I, with Joan and her family.” Joan continues, sharing her excitement for the upcoming holiday and the joint cooking duties between family members. The pair have prepared for big occasions and are ecstatic to have their loved ones together. They beam with happiness in all their updates and fans are similarly overjoyed to see a couple truly in love.
Joan Compliments Chocks Handy Work
Chock Drops Everything to Help Joan
The pair are still full of surprises as Chock comes to Joan’s rescue when she needs repair work on her house done. In an update via Instagram Stories (which has since been deleted), she relays the holiday events and shares her newest obstacle: a broken closet shelf. According to the reality star, Chock was not only willing to help but personally remounted the shelf on the wall. She looks smitten with her new man as she had no idea that Chock was such a “handyman.”
Chock took the time and effort to install the shelf rather than delegating the installation or simply ignoring it.
Joan followed up with another closet update that showed the couple standing in the closet discussing Chock’s work. Joan looks appreciative of Chock’s efforts and excited about her new drill, level, and stud finder. She jokes, “I’ve already found my stud,” while pointing the device at a laughing Chock. This (since deleted) post speaks volumes. Chock took the time and effort to install the shelf rather than delegating the installation or simply ignoring it. Chock has been vocal about his love for Joan and his actions confirm it.
Joan & Chock Created A Solid Foundation While On The Golden Bachelorette
They Were Prepared For Their Future
Their chemistry and similarities have been tangible since their first date. The pair have bonded over their past experiences in love and similar perspectives. The pair share:
- Humor
- Values
- Priorities
While the couple have made a consistent effort to spend time together, they agreed family would always be a priority. Having shared this ideal, neither party seems upset about their time apart. This proves their security and complementary perspectives. Because they entered the show so open and vulnerable, Joan and Chock facilitated these important conversations. Long before the engagement, Joan and Chock knew what their future would entail. Fans can’t help but feel satisfied that Joan chose her perfect suitor.
In fact, before Joan even began filming her season, she spoke with CNN about her intentions on the show. Joan shared, “They [family] are the most important people in the world to me obviously, and I would expect that to be the same for the person that I end up with…” Fortunately, Chock shares this sentiment and has embraced her family values. They are communicating effectively, and it appears to be paying off.
While their postponed marriage has attracted some scrutiny, they are taking their relationship slowly. This couple is doing everything right. They seem prepared for marriage and the sacrifices it requires. Fans of The Golden Bachelorette can expect to find Joan and Chock following through on their commitments.
The Golden Bachelorette is available to stream on Hulu.
