Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, the newly engaged couple from The Golden Bachelorette season 1, can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. But their constant public displays of affection (PDA) are sparking questions: Are they truly in love, or is this over-the-top show of passion a sign they’re trying too hard?
At 61, Joan was no stranger to the spotlight when she took on the role of The Golden Bachelorette. She first entered the limelight on The Golden Bachelor, where she competed for the heart of 72-year-old Gerry Turner. After an early exit due to a family emergency, Joan was cast as the first-ever female lead for the spin-off. Her journey led her to Chock, a 60-year-old from Kansas, and their immediate chemistry blossomed into a romance that ended with an engagement. Since the show’s finale, their social media accounts have been flooded with affectionate photos and videos, but fans are wondering if they’re really as happy as they seem.
Joan and Chock: Living the Dream with Matching Outfits and PDA Galore
The couple’s Instagram posts are filled with smiles, love, and sweet moments. The day after the Golden Bachelorette finale, the couple shared a stunning photoshoot, where they embraced each other with beaming smiles. The caption, “Love is golden,” captured the essence of their relationship after all they had been through. Joan, who lost her husband John Vassos in 2021, and Chock, who experienced the loss of his fiancée Katherine Goree in 2022, both find joy in the idea of a second chance at love.
As their engagement progressed, Joan and Chock continued to share intimate moments, including a fun video where they jumped into each other’s arms while wearing matching outfits. The caption read, “Proof that love never ages,” as they embraced their newfound love. However, with the sheer volume of PDA in their posts, some are starting to wonder if they’re trying too hard to prove how happy they are.
A New Life in New York: More PDA in the Big Apple
After their engagement, Joan and Chock have been splitting their time between their homes in Maryland and Kansas while they search for a shared apartment in New York City. Recently, they shared a series of photos from their time in the city, with captions like, “Had the most beautiful time in NYC with friends and loved ones.” The posts, which garnered over 31K likes, show them in various romantic locations around New York, further feeding the narrative of their inseparable connection. But again, the intensity of the PDA leaves some wondering if they’re trying to convince the public of their love.
Joan and Chock Dance Into the Sunset: A Fairytale Ending or a Hasty Beginning?
In one of their more romantic posts, Chock shared a video of the couple dancing barefoot together in their backyard. The loving couple seemed to be living out a fairytale, dancing with joy and affection. As Chock dipped Joan in a sweet gesture, the caption read, “It all works out in the end,” signaling their blissful happiness. While their joy is undeniable, fans can’t help but wonder if this passionate, public display of love is just a little too much too soon.
The couple’s journey may seem like a fairytale, but only time will tell if their whirlwind romance is built on true love or a desperate attempt to make their love story fit the perfect TV narrative. As The Golden Bachelorette season 1 ends and they continue to embrace their new life together, fans will be watching closely to see if Joan and Chock’s love stands the test of time or if the pressure of living out a fairytale is simply too much.
