The Golden Bachelorette: What Happened To Joan Vassos And Chock Chapple? (Are They Still An Item Or Is There Trouble In Paradise?)

When things didn't work out between Joan and Gerry, she was disappointed. The two had hit it off during a group date, but she had to put her family first. It turned out to be the best thing to happen to Joan. She was cast as the spin-off's first female lead, and she kicked off The Golden Bachelorette season 1 by greeting 25 single Golden men. Among the impressive older men was 60-year-old Chock, a divorced father of two from Kansas. The two fell in love and got engaged at the end of the season. Are they still together?

Joan & Chock's Second Chance At Love

A Shared Sense Of Loss

With people living longer than ever before, more widows and divorcees are out there starting new relationships. That's why the inaugural seasons of The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette were so well-received by the audience. Everyone wants to believe in the possibility of second chances, and that's what Joan and Chock came to represent. Their relationship shows it's possible to find love again later in life, and it's a lovely message.Despite being engaged, Joan and Chock don't live together yet.

Chock was no stranger to loss before joining the cast of The Golden Bachelorette season 1. He was married to Heather Chapple for 12 years, and they had two children together, but their marriage ended. After a painful divorce, Chock fell in love with Katherine Goree. They were engaged for nine years before she got sick and passed away in 2022. Chock suffered even more loss when his mother died while he was filming The Golden Bachelorette. Like Joan, he had to leave the show early, but, unlike Joan, Chock hurried back to be with Joan.

Chock Was Recently Traveling Solo

"Joan Was Living Her Best Life In NYC"

Despite being engaged, Joan and Chock don't live together yet. Joan kept her house in Maryland, while Chock continues to live in Kansas. They travel back and forth to be together. Though a long-distance relationship doesn't seem ideal, it has worked for the couple so far. The couple is looking into eventually buying a third place in New York City, but can't find the right place yet.

Relationships Are Never Easy

Joan & Chock Are Refreshingly Transparent

Relationships are never easy, and starting a later-in-life relationship presents unique challenges. Instead of pretending to be perfect, Joan and Chock are honest about their struggles. While many people use social media to pretend their lives are perfect, The Golden Bachelorette couple has been refreshingly honest. Instead of presenting an impossible picture of an idealistic love story, Joan and Chock are a real couple with real problems. Their radical relationship transparency could explain why fans flock to their social media.

Are Joan & Chock Still Together?

Yes, But They're In No Rush To Get Married

Joan and Chock have seemed happy since getting engaged on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. They're still together, but are in no rush to walk down the aisle. This is in stark contrast to the first Golden Bachelor couple. 72-year-old Gerry and 70-year-old Theresa Nist got married just a few weeks after going public with their relationship, and announced their divorce after only three months of marriage. Joan and Chock are much smarter about their relationship. Being so thoughtful about their relationship is a good sign that Joan and Chock will go the distance.