As the debut season of The Golden Bachelorette draws to a close, viewers are buzzing about what’s next for Joan Vassos. With her heartwarming journey to find love on the reality dating show nearing its end, fans are speculating whether she might swap roses for dance shoes on Dancing with the Stars.
Ahead of The Golden Bachelorette premiere, Joan expressed to Decider her openness to joining the popular dance competition if the opportunity arises. “It’s a little bit in my mind. I mean, it’s all about timing with that show because they only do it once a year. So I would consider it,” she shared candidly. However, she admitted, “I’m really not a very good dancer,” but the experience itself excites her. “I think I would want to try it,” she added.
Joan’s newfound perspective on life, thanks to her experiences in the franchise, plays a significant role in her willingness to take on new challenges. “I really hate saying no to things now. I feel like doing things that scare you at this age is so important; otherwise, you never grow,” she explained. With that mindset, she’s ready to embrace whatever comes next, even if she’s unsure if the invitation to dance will ever come.
Interestingly, her encounter with Dancing with the Stars judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at a recent event made her feel more at ease about the competition. “They were the nicest people, so I feel like I would at least feel comfortable,” she said, acknowledging that even though the judges can be tough, their kindness left a positive impression.
Joan wouldn’t be the first franchise alum to make the leap to Dancing with the Stars. Former leads like Joey Grazidei and Jenn Tran are currently competing in Season 33, and others, including Hannah Brown and Kaitlyn Bristowe, have previously taken to the dance floor, with Brown even winning her season. With so many familiar faces from the franchise participating in the dance competition, Joan could feel right at home.
However, if dancing doesn’t pan out, Joan has her sights set on another opportunity within the ABC family. “I want to be on Abbott Elementary so badly,” she exclaimed. “I flippin’ love Abbott Elementary, and I’m dying to be on it. I actually work at a school, and my daughter’s a third-grade teacher. I’m not a teacher; I’m an administrator.” It seems that her real-life experience could seamlessly translate into a guest role on the Emmy-winning comedy.
As the finale of The Golden Bachelorette approaches, fans are left wondering about Joan’s next steps. Whether she ends up dancing her heart out or making a guest appearance in a beloved sitcom, one thing is for sure: her future with ABC looks promising.
Stay tuned for the Golden Bachelorette finale, where Joan’s journey may just lead to more exciting opportunities ahead!
