Joan Vassos, the 61-year-old star of The Golden Bachelorette, has been spending significant time in Kansas with her fiancé, Chock Chapple, raising speculation about their future living arrangements. After Joan’s journey to find love began as a contestant on The Golden Bachelor, she returned as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, captivating audiences once more. Joan’s story took a romantic turn when she got engaged to Chock, a 60-year-old insurance executive from Kansas, during the season finale.
While the couple initially expressed plans to settle in New York, Joan’s frequent visits to Kansas suggest she may be rethinking her options. Could Joan be considering a permanent move to the Sunflower State?
A Love Rooted in Two States
Since getting engaged, Joan and Chock have been navigating a long-distance relationship, shuttling between Maryland, where Joan resides, and Kansas, where Chock runs his business. Joan spent Thanksgiving with her family in Maryland, hosting Chock and his two children from his previous marriage. For Christmas, the tables turned as Joan traveled to Kansas, immersing herself in Chock’s world and spending time with his family.
Photos from their Kansas Christmas celebrations, shared on social media, showcased Joan looking at ease in Chock’s hometown. The couple’s chemistry and shared moments have fans speculating whether Joan might ultimately relocate to be with him full-time.
Wichita: A New Beginning?
Kansas holds undeniable appeal for the couple. Chock, firmly rooted there due to his career, likely can’t relocate. Joan’s role as a private school administrator would theoretically be easier to transfer if she decided to move. However, Joan’s rising social media presence could hint at a different path altogether. With 181,000 followers on Instagram and an increasingly public profile after her time on The Golden Bachelorette, Joan might step away from education altogether to embrace new opportunities.
Despite their travels, Joan and Chock have been consistent about their plan to eventually find a shared home in New York City. Yet Joan’s apparent comfort in Kansas has fans questioning whether she might embrace life in the Midwest instead.
Balancing Love and Family
While Joan’s time in Kansas with Chock has been joyful, her strong ties to Maryland could complicate a permanent move. Joan has four adult children and several grandchildren, all of whom she adores. Her late husband, John Vassos, passed away in 2021 after 32 years of marriage, leaving behind a close-knit family that remains Joan’s priority.
Similarly, Chock has two children from his previous marriage to Heather Chapple. With both Joan and Chock deeply invested in their families, the couple’s unique living arrangement—spending time in each other’s home states—appears to work for now. Their ultimate goal of establishing a third home in New York City reflects their desire for a neutral space where they can create new memories together.
What’s Next for Joan and Chock?
For now, Joan seems unlikely to make a permanent move to Kansas. Balancing family, career, and their relationship has required compromise, but their shared vision for the future keeps them moving forward. Whether it’s in Maryland, Kansas, or New York, Joan and Chock appear determined to make their unconventional arrangement work.
Fans will continue to watch as this modern Golden love story unfolds, but one thing is clear: Joan and Chock are proving that love knows no boundaries—even state lines.
