Stars of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, have created a formidable relationship through the competition. Chock made an impression on the leading lady by the season’s introductions, landing him the coveted first one-on-one date. Their relationship blossomed during this trip to Disneyland, and Chock quickly secured his position as one of The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s strongest contenders. Joan ultimately chose Chock as her forever partner, and the pair were engaged. While they are a fantastic couple, Joan and Chock are not quite as secure as the franchise’s other success stories.
The Bachelor season 28 winners, Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei, have made countless headlines. The pair developed such a tangible bond throughout the show that Kelsey’s runner-up, Daisy Kent, self-eliminated before the finale. She and most audience members recognized the unmatched love Joey has for Kelsey. The pair were engaged during the finale and have been together ever since. Since the conclusion of their season, the pair have gone on to accomplish major feats. It seems as though their relationship has only furthered their careers. Kelsey and Joey will undoubtedly outlast Joan and Chock.
Kelsey And Joey Have Moved In Together
Joan And Chock Will Be Long Distance
Kelsey and Joey have openly discussed their intention to move in together. While the couple did encounter some issues, as Joey preferred LA and Kelsey preferred New York, Kelsey made a sacrifice on behalf of her fiancé. The pair had moved to LA to allow Joey to pursue his involvement in the popular dancing competition Dancing With The Stars. After the show’s conclusion and Joey’s groundbreaking win, the pair committed to a new apartment. Kelsey’s compromise says a lot about her love for Joey. Despite her connection to the East Coast, she was willing to uproot her life.
Notably, the pair have opted to live together rather than sustain a long-distance relationship.
Notably, Joey and Kelsey have opted to live together rather than sustain a long-distance relationship. They have recognized the sacrifices necessary for marriage and have been flexible with each other’s needs. It’s worth noting that Kelsey and Joey are in their 20s. Their careers are still developing, and their lives are still forming. Joan and Chock, as newly engaged seniors, have established lives in their hometowns. They have children, long-standing careers, and a network they are unwilling to move away from. For this reason, Joan and Chock are opting for a long-distance relationship with a shared apartment.
According to SurviveLDR , a website aimed at assisting long-distance relationships, 42% of these relationships fail.
Contender on Joan’s season, Pascal Ibgui, addressed this issue in an interview with Glamour magazine. Pascal implied the younger generation is more willing to relocate. The Frenchman pointed out how difficult travel can be by saying, “I don’t want to get in a plane to go see somebody every two weeks. So, I think the concept that The Golden Bachelor needs to be modified to a way where they could accommodate the older generation like myself.” Unfortunately, it seems like Joan and Chock will encounter this issue. Long-distance relationships are difficult to maintain, hence Kelsey and Joey’s substantial move.
Kelsey And Joey Are Growing Together
Joan And Chock Have Established Lives
Kelsey and Joey have taken their relationship slowly as they're focused on their careers rather than marriage. The primary cause for the couple’s postponed marriage was Joey’s DWTS gig. As Joey finished up his season, Kelsey advanced her modeling career at New York Fashion Week. Additionally, the power couple has designed their own clothing line, The Joey And Kelsey Edit, with Vitality. From podcasts to magazine interviews, the couple have enabled one another to further their careers. While marriage has not been at the forefront of their minds, the pair have set themselves up for success.
Adversely, Joan and Chock appear to be juggling separate lives. The pair have already established their careers and, while accepting the many opportunities offered after their stint on the show, are not focused on major professional change. Instead, Joan and Chock have been traveling back and forth between families, events, and one-on-one time.
As their families integrate, pre-established traditions clash.
In a TikTok posted to Joan’s account, she even mentions, “Today, my worlds are all colliding, and it’s feeling a little weird.” As their families integrate, pre-established traditions clash. As a younger couple, Kelsey and Joey don’t have the same commitments as Joan and Chock. The former pair will have a more difficult time intertwining their lives, especially when family appears to be an obstacle.
Kelsey And Joey’s Family Support Them
Joan And Chock Seem To Have Familial Issues
Kelsey’s father and contestant on Joan’s season, Mark Anderson, has been a major supporter of her relationship. He and Kelsey’s family have supported her involvement with Joey, even showing up for his performances. Mark posted a carousal, capturing the entire family in the third picture, with the caption, “So incredible to watch Joey and Jenna perform live at Dancing With The Stars.” Joey’s family seems to share a close connection with Kelsey as well. Joey’s sister, Carly Monzo, posted an image of her and Kelsey sipping drinks together on a family trip. Both families are hugely encouraging their relationship.
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Joan and Chock seem to have difficulty integrating their families, with a video posted to Joan’s account hinting at turbulence. This since-deleted video featured the couple lying in bed discussing their latest updates regarding the holidays. Joan mentions the couple “merged” their families, and “that was a little strange.” Chock, correcting her, stated, “But it went great.” Joan quickly agreed but doubled back a couple of seconds later saying, “But the family part is a little harder, right?” Chock did not address this question and changed the subject.
They would need their families’ support to balance their personal and love lives.
The couple has been transparent about the importance of family in their lives. In fact, their prioritization of their family was one of the many commonalities they shared. If their families are opposed to the relationship, Joan and Chock will encounter major issues. They would need their families’ support to balance their personal and love lives. Unfortunately, it seems the introductions have already started on a bad foot.
Although Joan and Chock share a strong connection from their stint on The Golden Bachelorette, their chemistry and adoration may not be enough to sustain the long-distance relationship. Adversely, Kelsey and Joey’s secure relationship, coupled with their tandem career growth and familial support, seems stronger than ever. Between the Bachelor couples, Kelsey and Joey’s relationship appears the most viable.
The Golden Bachelorette is available to stream on Hulu.
Sources: SurviveLDR, Glamour, Joan Vassos/TikTok, Mark Anderson/Instagram, Vitality, Carly Monzo/Instagram
The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
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