Guy Gansert, the charming runner-up from The Golden Bachelorette, recently stirred the pot with a playful Instagram post featuring his closest castmates from the show—noticeably excluding season winner Chock Chapple. While Chock captured Joan Vassos’ heart and emerged victorious in the pursuit of love, his relationships with his fellow contestants appear far less rosy. The absence of Chock from Guy’s video raises questions about his behavior on the show and hints at potential red flags that may have gone unnoticed during his whirlwind romance with Joan.
The Bromance That Didn’t Include Chock
Guy’s video, which shows him and a group of former contestants lip-syncing to a country tune, celebrates the strong friendships many of the men formed during the season. Among those featured were Gary Levingston, Keith Gordan, Dan Roemer, Mark Anderson, and Pascal Igbui. These castmates developed what fans have dubbed a “bromance,” a close-knit camaraderie that lasted long after the cameras stopped rolling.
Conspicuously missing from the video, however, was Chock. Unlike his peers, who embraced the shared experience as an opportunity to bond, Chock’s behavior reportedly alienated him from the group. His single-minded pursuit of Joan may have won him the competition, but it came at the cost of creating lasting friendships.
Chock’s Actions: Bold or Problematic?
Chock’s intensity during the show didn’t go unnoticed by the other men—or fans. On a group bowling date meant to provide equal time with Joan, Chock reportedly monopolized her attention, leaving the other contestants frustrated. His actions were described by some as possessive, with Pascal Igbui going as far as to call him “borderline stalker” in a post-show interview with Glamour. Pascal also suggested that Chock’s approach felt inauthentic, stating that it’s unlikely for older men to fall so deeply in love so quickly.
The criticisms of Chock’s behavior during the show have raised eyebrows, with some wondering whether his actions reflect a deeper inability to connect with others. For many contestants, The Golden Bachelorette was as much about forming friendships as it was about finding love. Chock’s laser focus on Joan may have left little room for forging meaningful bonds with the other men.
Was Chock’s Behavior a Red Flag?
Despite the negative impressions left on his castmates, Chock’s connection with Joan appears genuine. Since the show’s finale, the couple has been steadily building their life together, integrating their families and sharing glimpses of their romance on social media. Their engagement and continued commitment suggest that whatever issues arose during filming may not have been indicative of Chock’s intentions toward Joan.
It’s also worth noting that the competitive environment of The Golden Bachelorette might have intensified tensions. For someone like Chock, who clearly felt a deep connection to Joan, the stakes may have been higher, making it harder to balance his focus on her with the group dynamics.
Chock Found Love, but Not Friendship
While many of the men from The Golden Bachelorette walked away with lasting friendships, Chock’s journey was markedly different. His focus on Joan came at the expense of camaraderie with his peers, leading to lingering tension that resurfaced in Guy’s Instagram post. However, Chock’s relationship with Joan is the ultimate prize, and their love story suggests that his priorities were firmly in the right place.
The absence of close friendships may not define Chock, but it’s worth reflecting on how his approach to the competition impacted those around him. Whether his behavior signals red flags or was simply a byproduct of the high-stakes environment, one thing is clear: Chock won Joan’s heart, and for him, that’s all that matters.
