Joan Vassos Finds Happiness on "The Golden Bachelorette"

Joan Vassos, at the age of 61, has rediscovered joy on the inaugural season of "The Golden Bachelorette".

A Return to the Franchise

Joan first entered the "Bachelor" franchise on the maiden season of "The Golden Bachelor", featuring Gerry Turner. Bonding over their past widowed experiences—Joan’s husband, John, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2021—she and Gerry shared an extraordinary connection right from their first one-on-one date. Sadly, Joan made the heart-wrenching decision to self-eliminate in the third week to support her daughter, who was dealing with postpartum depression.

A Fresh Perspective on Love

However, Joan is now prioritising herself on "The Golden Bachelorette." Taking part in the show turned out to be an insightful journey. She shared with Business Insider, "I came out such a happier person than I was when I went in. And I didn’t know that I was not happy going in." Indeed, this experience has been nothing short of transformational for her.

What We Know So Far

As the current season unfolds, fans are eager to discover whether Joan gets engaged by the end. Let’s delve into the journey so far.

Joan’s Emotional and Adventurous Journey

Joan has described her season as "emotional, adventurous, and fun". Her experience on "The Golden Bachelor" primed her heart for new possibilities. Reflecting on her time, she mentioned, “Emotional was the first word that came to mind.” Together with her fellow contestants, Joan experienced personal growth, helping each other through their individual journeys. "We discovered things about ourselves that we didn’t know we were going through," she said.

Joining such a unique adventure, Joan and her suitors engaged in activities well outside their comfort zones, which she found exhilarating. "We got to do some really fun dates that we probably never would’ve done on our own," she remarked, which added a zest of excitement to the entire season.

Reality Steve’s Spoilers

For those keen on spoilers, Reality Steve, the well-known Bachelor Nation blogger, has already shared insights. According to him, Joan ends up with one of the 24 contestants by the season’s conclusion. Initially, he mentioned four contenders for a hometown date: salon owner Pascal Ibgui, insurance executive Chock Chapple, emergency room physician Guy Gansert, and senior sales executive Jordan Heller.

However, in a later update, Reality Steve corrected that it’s not Guy but Chock who wins Joan’s heart. Pascal had reportedly self-eliminated, though it’s unclear of the exact timing. Yet, it remains uncertain if Joan and Chock get engaged.

An Invitation to Enjoy Dating

Joan’s journey emphasises the joy and fun of dating, especially for those who’ve experienced significant life events. "When you’re at this age and you’ve had a lot of life, you let go of the little stuff," she noted. Joan encourages everyone to embrace the fun side of dating and to cherish the moments spent enjoying each other’s company.

Watching Her Journey

Joan remains tight-lipped about the finale, ensuring that viewers stay hooked. The emotional and adventurous ride promises to be an enriching experience for fans.

New episodes of "The Golden Bachelorette" air on Wednesdays on ABC and are available for streaming the next day on Hulu.

Quick Reference Table:

Season	Show	Main Contestant	Key Event
2023	The Golden Bachelor	Gerry Turner	Joan self-eliminates to support daughter
Current	The Golden Bachelorette	Joan Vassos	Joan’s journey of rediscovering love
Episode Air	The Golden Bachelorette	–	Wednesdays on ABC, streaming on Hulu

For more details, keep following Joan’s inspiring journey and discover what destiny holds for her on "The Golden Bachelorette".