Signs that Joan’s relationship with Chock is a publicity stunt (is it to save the franchise?) SPOILERS

The Golden Bachelor is coming to an end, but there are signs that Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple’s relationship is more of a publicity stunt than a love match. It’s an almost incomprehensible premise because 61-year-old Joan has been through so much, and she truly deserves to find true love again. The Maryland private school administrator is no stranger to true love, having found it once before. She was married to the love of her life, John Vassos, for 32 happy years until his death in 2021.

Joan made her TV debut The Golden Bachelor in Season 1, where she dated 72-year-old Gerry Turner. He had to leave the season early due to a family emergencybut she got a second chance to find love on national television when she was cast Bachelor the spin-off’s first female lead. The starting season The Golden Bachelor premiered Joan greeted 24 Golden single men who would compete for her love, including 60-year-old Chock Chapple. Joan and Chock seem happy together, but is it a real relationship? Read on to find out.

Joan & Chock are like “Golden Barbie & Ken”

They are almost too perfect

Joan liked Chock the first night The Golden Bachelor season 1. Although he didn’t get her first impression, he did get her his first solo date. They went on an epic Disneyland adventure that ended with a romantic kiss under a sky lit up by fireworks. Joan even dressed up as a Disney princess as Chock played Prince Charming, and everyone looked their part. Joan and Chock seem to be made for each other. Only time will tell if Chock was a plant or if the love between them is real.

Chock is a Virgo, and he’s a good match for Joan the Capricorn, but that doesn’t mean they’re a “forever” match. They might be deranged and planning a show that will make them both famous. Behind the scenes, almost anything is possible. They could be more friends than romantic partners. They may have similar career goals that they may try to achieve together, but not really together. Just because the two earth signs have a lot of complementary personality traits doesn’t mean they don’t fake their love for the cameras.

In fact, due to astrological compatibility, they would be good at this. Both are detail oriented and can easily create a facade that is believable. They can genuinely like each other. However, it will take time to find out if this relationship is true. On The Golden Bachelorit all seemed very real, but it really wasn’t. If these two leads were real, they’d probably still be together. They certainly wouldn’t have thrown in the towel so quickly.

Joan might be trying to look good after The Golden Bachelor

He is under a lot of pressure

The Golden Bachelor season 1 ended with a bang. After a season of exciting romantic dates and high expectations, Gerry gave his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist, and the couple were quickly married in lavish fashion. Golden wedding. Hopes for the seven-year-olds were high, but they announced their separation after only three months of marriage. Bachelor Nation fans had come to see the pair as a symbol of second chances, so the disappointment was real.

People want to believe in love – most people do. Novelty The Golden Bachelor it was exciting and it was so easy to get caught up in the drama and romance. When it all fell apart, the dreams viewers probably had of the couple died. There might have been a feeling of disappointment. It’s sad when people break up, especially when their ups and downs are shown on screen. After the show, Gerry and Theresa had to deal with all the backlash. Gerry got most of it.

Failure The Golden Bachelor put a lot of pressure The Golden Bachelor. If the franchise ends in another public divorce, it could damage the brand beyond repair. It’s totally possible the show’s producers chose Chock as the perfect competitor. They wanted to cover their bases if Joan couldn’t find the right guy. The fact that Joan and Chock look so perfect together only adds to the doubt, but hopefully the love between them is genuine and lasting.

Since Gerry and Theresa couldn’t make it work, a true and lasting love story would change things for the Bachelor franchise. The Golden Bachelor was an exciting concept that really resonated. It was different enough to be really exciting. It was also quite heartwarming as many contestants had lost their partners. Gerry was a widower. After going through so many painful life transitions, it’s no surprise that these young reality stars wanted to find love. However, Gerry and Theresa’s beginning as husband and wife was not sustainable.

Chock can be a weight gainer

Spoilers ahead

Final The Golden Bachelor season 1 is just around the corner, but a reality TV reporter Reality Steve posted on Instagram, revealing that Chock was the winner of the season. He had originally reported that the season’s winner was 66-year-old emergency room physician Guy Gansertbut he later corrected his disclosure. Although it seems that Joan gave Chock his last rose, it is unclear if the couple got engaged after the last rose.

Of all the men who competed for Joan’s heart The Golden Bachelor season 1, Chock was the most fervent in his worship. He seemed to be obsessed with Joan despite the fact that they hadn’t known each other for a long time. Hopefully her feelings are real and lasting because Joan deserves to be happy, but that could also be a red flag. If it’s an act, it will break Joan’s heart into too many pieces to ever be put back together.

The Golden Bachelor season 1 airs Wednesday nights at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

Source: Reality Steve/Instagram