The Golden Bachelorette: Signs Chock Chapple's Too Controlling With Joan Vassos (He'll Hurt Her In The End) - SPOILERS

The Golden Bachelorette contestant Chock Chapple may win Joan Vassos' final rose, but there are signs he's too controlling and could hurt her in the end. 61-year-old Joan deserves to find love. In 2021, her beloved husband, John Vassos, passed away after a battle with cancer. They were married for 32 years and had four children together. Joan briefly appeared as one of the contestants on The Golden Bachelor before being pulled away prematurely by a family emergency. When one door closed, another opened, and Joan was later cast as The Bachelor spin-off's first female lead.

Joan made her official debut as The Golden Bachelorette, greeting 24 single men who had gathered from all over the country for a chance to date Joan. After an entertaining season of dates, cocktail parties, hometown visits, and rose ceremonies, Joan narrowed her options down to three lucky older men, including 60-year-old Chock, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas. Joan seems to be falling head over heels for Chock, but there are increasing signs that Chock is too controlling, and Joan would do well to take heed of the red flags waving all over the place.

Chock Got Controlling On A Group Date

His Pushy Behavior Is A Red Flag

During a recent episode of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan took several of the men on a group date to a bowling alley. Most of the men seemed to have a great time, but it was clear Chock didn't like having to share Joan with the other men. His last date with Joan had been a solo date to Disneyland, so he wasn't accustomed to a group setting. He spent the entire date sitting close to Joan, with an arm around her. It was disrespectful to the other men, but Chock didn't seem to notice or care.

Chock's Possessive

He Should Give Joan Some Space Sometimes

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While the other men of The Golden Bachelorette season 1 seemed to get along well with each other, Chock has always been the odd man out. Aside from the bowling alley incident, Chock didn't have direct conflict with any of the other men, but he wasn't that friendly with the other men either. Chock has made it clear that he's on the show to win. Though it could be a good thing that he wants to be with Joan, it's hard to tell if it's about being with Joan.

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Joan recently visited the four finalists' hometowns, including Chock's. She traveled to Kansas and met his family, including his two children, Taylor and Tyler Chapple. Chock recently buried his mother, who passed away after being sick for a long time. Chock even had to leave the show to do so, which was reminiscent of Joan having to leave The Golden Bachelor due to a family emergency. Unlike Joan, Chock came back as quickly as possible, proving that he wanted to win The Golden Bachelorette.

Chock May Be A Jealous Guy

Major Spoiler Ahead

Chock's behavior towards Joan throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was that of a man with a jealous streak. He didn't like having to share Joan with other men, but that's the entire premise of the show that he knowingly agreed to participate in. If Chock didn't think he could handle the heat, he should have stayed out of the Bachelor Nation kitchen. His instinct to be pushy when it comes to Joan is troubling. It's almost as if Chock already thinks Joan is his girlfriend, which comes off as entitled.

In a recent Instagram post, the reality television reporter Reality Steve revealed Chock was the winner of The Golden Bachelorette season 1. At first, he had initially reported that the winner of the season was 66-year-old ER doctor Guy Gansert, but he later corrected his reveal. Though it looks like Joan gave Chock her final rose, it's unclear if the couple got engaged after the final rose. If Chock continues to be pushy and controlling, Bachelor fans won't be getting another wedding anytime soon.

Source: Reality Steve/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.

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

Streaming Service(s) Hulu

Showrunner Bennett Graebner