The Golden Bachelorette has narrowed down to three final suitors for Joan Vassos: Chock Chapple, Pascal Ibgui, and Guy Gansert. While Joan’s story of finding love after her husband of 32 years passed away has been well-documented, little has been shared about the past relationships of her remaining suitors—until now. Here’s a look at the divorce histories of each man and how they might shape his journey with Joan.
Chock Chapple’s Past Marriages
At 60, Chock Chapple quickly became a favorite with his easygoing charm and kind demeanor. Kansas native and insurance executive, Chock has two children, Taylor and Tyler, with his first wife, Heather Chapple. The two married in 1998 but filed for divorce in 2010 due to “incompatibility,” with Heather retaining primary custody of their children and Chock providing monthly child support and health insurance.
Following his divorce from Heather, Chock began a new relationship with Katherine “Kathy” Goree, to whom he was engaged for nine years until her passing in 2022. Chock’s past relationships have highlighted his devotion to family, which Joan clearly finds appealing.
Pascal Ibgui: Family Man with a Generous Heart
Pascal Ibgui, age 70, has intrigued Joan with his warmth and affection for his family. Originally from Paris, Pascal married Tracy Ibgui in 2001, with whom he shares two children, Maxim and Sara. The marriage dissolved in 2012, with Tracy citing irreconcilable differences. According to their divorce agreement, both Pascal and Tracy had joint legal custody, though Tracy retained residential custody and was responsible for the marital residence’s expenses.
Pascal took on primary residential custody of his son Maxim after Maxim enrolled in a nearby school. Despite the end of his marriage, Pascal has demonstrated his commitment to family values—qualities Joan admires.
Guy Gansert’s Challenging Divorce
Guy Gansert, 66, an ER doctor from Reno, has made a strong connection with Joan, opening up about his hopes for love. However, his 2021 divorce from Heidi Seevers Gansert, a former Nevada State Senator, was far from amicable. The former couple, who shared four children, initially agreed to a “no-contact” arrangement following the divorce, but tensions rose, leading Heidi to file for a temporary protection order against Guy. She claimed he made threatening gestures, including pointing a “finger gun” at her, though she eventually withdrew the request.
Guy has been open about how his divorce impacted him, and Joan empathizes with his difficult past. His journey of self-reflection since then seems to have brought him to a better place, making him ready to find love once more.
Moving Forward
With fantasy suite dates in Tahiti on the horizon, Joan will spend more intimate time with Chock, Pascal, and Guy as she navigates their complex pasts and envisions a future together. While each man’s divorce journey is unique, these experiences have shaped them into the people they are today. How Joan responds to these stories will soon determine who takes home the final rose.
