Highlights
- Joan Vassos picks Chock Chapple as her final choice on The Golden Bachelorette.
- Joan bravely navigated her grief after her husband John’s passing in 2021.
- Joan’s family, including her children Ally and Nick, supported her decision to find love again.
- Finalist ER doctor Guy Gansert was heartbroken when Joan ultimately chose Chock.
- Chock proposed on a stunning dock in Bora Bora, and Joan said she loved him.
- Joan and Chock’s families celebrated together during the live After the Final Rose episode.
- Joan and Chock plan a Disneyland trip with their families to mark their engagement.
Joan Vassos has made her final choice on The Golden Bachelorette, selecting insurance executive Chock Chapple as her life partner.
The 61-year-old widow from Maryland faced a whirlwind of emotions as she reopened her heart to love, navigating the journey with courage after the loss of her husband, John, in 2021.
Vassos, who entered the season with caution and hesitation, ultimately found herself choosing Chock over ER doctor Guy Gansert, who was left heartbroken.
The emotional finale showcased Joan’s intimate conversations with her family, who flew to Bora Bora to support her.
Her children, Ally and Nick, gave Joan the strength she needed, especially when she struggled to balance moving on while honoring her late husband’s memory.
During a private conversation, Joan admitted to her son that she feared her family might resent her decision to love again. Nick reassured her, expressing pride in her resilience and readiness to embrace a new chapter.
Chock’s meeting with Joan’s family was emotional but went smoothly. Joan’s children saw the genuine connection and care he had for their mother, making her choice clearer.
On their final date, Chock presented Joan with a heartfelt note and a keychain symbolizing his promise of future adventures together. When the couple reunited on a stunning dock in Bora Bora, Chock finally proposed.
Joan expressed her love for him for the first time, saying, “I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Chock’s proposal, sealed with a Neil Lane diamond ring, brought the season to a joyful close.
Joan and Chock later shared their happiness with fans on the After the Final Rose live show. Chock, beaming, described Joan as classy and compassionate.
The couple shared that they had enjoyed quiet time together after filming, deepening their bond. Joan, her family, and her grandkids were all present to celebrate their new beginning.
The couple, now officially engaged, is headed to Disneyland for a family vacation, marking the start of their new life together.
