The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos’ disappointment over Pascal Ibgui’s exit dropped a major hint about what she’s looking for in a partner. Pascal, a Paris-born salon owner, was one of three remaining contestants alongside Guy Gansert and Chock Chapple. Joan was drawn to Pascal’s confidence and energy, but during the overnight dates in Tahiti, Pascal made a shocking confession. He admitted he wasn’t ready for a relationship with Joan and removed himself from the competition.
Joan is searching for a second chance at love on The Golden Bachelorette season 1 after the death of her husband, John Vassos. Although Joan knows she deserves to find happiness again, she struggles with the idea of moving on from John. She feels guilty about falling in love with somebody else. Joan often compares her suitors to John and looks for qualities that remind her of him. Although Chock has been considered a front-runner, Joan’s devastation over Pascal is evidence that Chock may not be the type of man she’s looking for.
Joan Views Chock As A Safe Choice
She Feels Confident In His Love For Her
Chock has been the front-runner in the competition ever since he received the first solo date. His chances with Joan were jeopardized when he left the mansion after his mother died. Joan was visibly saddened by Chock’s exit. Fortunately, Chock got his mother’s affairs in order quickly and returned to Joan, solidifying his commitment to her.
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Joan frequently mentions the safety she feels with Chock. He is confident in his feelings for her, leaving her little doubt about her love being reciprocated. Chock is a smooth talker, and he makes Joan feel valued and loved. He exudes an air of comfort, from his stable career as an insurance executive to his love for making soup.
When Chock left the mansion after his mother’s death, it mirrored Joan’s own decision to leave The Golden Bachelor to take care of her family. She and Chock shared the experience of not only grieving a loved one but also prioritizing their family’s well-being over their searches for love. Family is the most important thing to Joan, and she can’t help but be drawn to somebody who shares the same values.
Pascal’s Big Personality Reminded Her Of Her Late Husband
Joan Found Pascal’s Confidence Sexy
Pascal’s personality is the opposite of Chock’s. Pascal had a difficult childhood, but after he moved to America, he worked hard to establish a comfortable life for himself. As the owner of Pascal Pour Elle in Chicago, Pascal knows how to take command and captivate an audience. He is suave and confident about his looks, which Joan finds sexy. Pascal is also honest about his luxurious lifestyle. He admitted when he arrived at the mansion he hadn’t done his own cooking or cleaning in years.
Pascal’s lust for life reminded Joan of her late husband, John. She said John shared Pascal’s ability to turn everything into an adventure. Joan found Pascal exciting and spontaneous, which were qualities she had also loved in John.
Joan Was Drawn To Guy’s Desire To Travel
She Envisioned An Adventurous Future Together
Guy is an ER physician who is nearing retirement. His profession was stressful, and he is looking forward to the next stage in his life, which includes traveling and completing his bucket list. Guy and Joan both have the same outlook on their future as well as a strong physical attraction.
Guy and Joan shared an exhilarating snorkeling expedition during their date in Tahiti. Joan had been unsure whether they had a strong connection before the date, but seeing Guy’s adventurous side solidified her feelings for him. Like Pascal, Guy offers Joan a new outlook on her golden years.
Chock Plays On Joan’s Vulnerability
He May Provide Comfort, But Would He Be The Right Choice For Joan?
Unlike Pascal and Guy, Chock is not a big personality or an adventure-seeker. Chock’s biggest draw for Joan is his ability to make her safe. Ever since losing her husband, Joan had felt invisible. She said she had never felt unsafe until she found herself alone after his death. Chock’s constant reassurance of his love for Joan provides her with the comfort she lost when John died.
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Joan craves the passion and adventurousness she experienced on her dates with Guy and Pascal. However, her vulnerability makes her gravitate toward Chock. Joan is in a delicate state as she considers her future for the first time after being widowed. Right now, the biggest thing she needs is safety, but down the line, she may regret it if she allows that need to dictate the rest of her life.
Chock, Guy, and Pascal are all wonderful men. Joan shared a special connection with each of them throughout their time on The Golden Bachelorette. But it wasn’t until Pascal was no longer an option that she realized how much she wanted him. Now, it’s likely she will have to settle and will always wonder what could have been.
The Golden Bachelorette airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Cast Joan Vassos , Jesse Palmer , Gary Levingston , Pascal Ibgui , Jonathan Rone , Charles Chock Chapple , Charles Ling , Keith Gordon , Guy Gansert , Jordan Heller , Mark Anderson , Daniel Roemer , Gil Ramirez , Charles King , Kim Buike , Gregg Lassen , Michael Stevens
Character(s) The Golden Bachelorette
Release Date September 18, 2024
Seasons 1
Showrunner Bennett Graebner
English (US) ·