Joan Vassos, the star of The Golden Bachelorette, isn’t just basking in the glow of her recent engagement to Chock Chapple—she’s also taking on the role of Cupid for her fellow senior stars. With her matchmaking skills in full swing, Joan is helping former contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette find their perfect matches, creating love stories that continue even after the cameras stop rolling.
“I’ve already set three of them up,” Joan proudly shared. “We have love connections that are brewing right now.” She added that her efforts are far from over, saying, “I have two more that I’m looking at and working on.”
Joan’s matchmaking endeavors bridge the gap between the two shows, connecting men from her season with women from The Golden Bachelor. She’s thrilled to see her friends finding love and pointed out the strong appeal of her former castmates. “There are already five guys from this season who are now involved with somebody,” she revealed. “They came off of this, and they were popular guys. I’m not surprised some of them have girlfriends already!”
Senior Stars Find Love Offscreen
Some of Joan’s matchmaking efforts are still unfolding, but several romances have already blossomed. Mark Anderson, a contestant sent home earlier in the season, surprised fans by finding love on his own. He was recently seen with One Tree Hill actress Barbara Alyn Woods at a Halloween party, where they dressed as Prince Charming and Cinderella. The pair’s chemistry caught the attention of fans and cemented Mark’s post-show happiness.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Rone shared exciting news during the Men Tell All special. He announced that he had found love with Golden Bachelor alum Michelle Zimmerman, adding another successful romance to the franchise’s growing list of senior love stories.
A Golden Future for Bachelor Nation?
With all these budding romances, Joan’s efforts may leave fans wondering about the future of the franchise. If so many contestants are finding love after the show, will there be enough single seniors left for a potential Golden Bachelor in Paradise spinoff? While that question remains unanswered, Joan’s passion for creating connections highlights her belief in love at any age.
As Joan enjoys her own fairytale engagement with Chock, she continues to bring joy and hope to her friends’ lives. Whether she’s acting as a matchmaker or leading by example with her vibrant relationship, Joan Vassos proves that it’s never too late to find—or create—love.
