The Golden Bachelorette: "Off Balance?": Joan & Chock's Balance Challenge Antics Could Be A Sign They're Still Trying To Squash The Showmance Rumors

Stars of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, have left fans wondering whether their relationship is as sincere as it appears to be. Chock caught Joan’s eye in the first episode of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, with his homemade soup earning him the season’s first one-on-one date. This Disneyland trip brought the pair closer and their connection only strengthened from there. By the finale, Joan’s choice was clear. She awarded Chock the final rose, and he proposed to the private school administrator.

Since the season’s conclusion, Joan and Chock have frequently updated fans online regarding their relationship and travels. From personal Disneyland invites to exclusive interviews, the pair have reaped the benefits of their reality TV stint. Their active social media pages and highly successful careers following their television debut have attracted scrutiny. Some believe that the pair are prolonging the engagement period and/or concealing turmoil to profit monetarily. A recent post, in which Joan and Chock participate in a viral challenge, left some wondering if the couple feels they need to prove their compatibility.

Joan & Chock Were In Tune During A Balance Challenge

They Seem Perfect

The pair attempt a viral balancing challenge in a video posted to Joan’s Instagram account. Joan and Chock locked arms, leaned into one another, and tested their joint strength. After some failed attempts and lots of laughter, they give up.

While Joan and Chock seem like the perfect couple, some critics are unconvinced. They have faced scrutiny for their overly positive portrayal online and the Bachelor franchise’s history with ill-intentioned alums. This post may have been positioned to squash rumors of a showmance as Joan and Chock seem almost unrealistically cheerful.

They have been careful not to share any turbulence in the relationship. One post shared on Joan’s account discussed their Thanksgiving plans and hinted at some trouble integrating their families. While they told viewers that the holiday phase was successful, Joan turned to Chock and asked, “The family part is a little harder, right?” They did not expand on the statement and the post has since been deleted.

The Showmance Rumors Might Throw Them Off Balance

Joan And Chock Have Been Scrutinized

Joan and Chock’s relationship had been questioned before the engagement. Some felt that Chock was overly possessive of the Maryland native with one competitor, Pascal Ibgui, finding him too controlling. Their plans for a long-distance relationship, and the juggling of their family, careers, and love life, have left some fans unsure of their potential. They may feel they need to prove their relationship’s strength to avoid further judgment.

Will Joan & Chock Ever Get Married?

What To Expect

Only they know the intimate details of their romance, and Joan and Chock are undoubtedly feeling the pressure of the limelight. If they imply some inner turmoil, critics will blindly jump to conclusions. If Joan and Chock seem unrealistically perfect, some will question their authenticity. They have little incentive to share their private issues, and they shouldn’t have to.

Joan and Chock are stronger than critics believe. They have been communicative, understanding, mature, and accommodating throughout the relationship. Despite their obstacles, the newly engaged pair are expected to follow through on their commitments. The Golden Bachelorette fans can anticipate a potentially televised wedding in the future.

The Golden Bachelorette can be streamed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.