Joan made her television debut as one of 22 single Golden women of The Golden Bachelor season 1. When things didn't work out between Joan and 72-year-old Gerry Turner, she was cast as the Bachelor spin-off's first female lead. Joan kicked off The Golden Bachelorette season 1 by meeting her own 24 single Golden men, including 60-year-old Chock. Throughout the journey, Joan's late husband, John Vassos, hadn't been far from her mind.
Joan & John Were Best Friends
32 Happy Years Together
Long before joining the cast of The Golden Bachelor season 1, Joan was married to John for 32 happy years, and they were best friends. Joan described John as a gregarious and sociable type of person whom everyone liked. She had expected to grow old with him, and was in denial when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She thought he'd be the only person to ever survive the fatal cancer.
Joan's Promise To John Explained
"You Were A Wonderful Wife"
Will Joan Keep Her Promise?
So Far, So Good
Having to leave The Golden Bachelor early due to a family emergency turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to Joan. She was cast in the spin-off and met Chock. The couple got engaged during The Golden Bachelorette season 1 finale, and they've been blissfully happy ever since. So far, The Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos has dutifully kept the promise she made to her beloved late husband.
