The golden bachelorette stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have been showing off their post-season relationship and liking each other, but I'm finding it hard to root for them when they don't seem genuinely happy. Like Joan, who originally appeared in The Golden Bachelor The first season ran through the franchise's run, it's clear there were some bumps in the road. Like the first Golden Single, Joan was excited to get the exclusive Bachelorette party journey in hopes of finding a love to last the rest of your life on the show.
Joana's time The golden bachelorette the first season included some amazing guys, as well as some who weren't so amazing. Chock, who was Joan's favorite at the beginning of the season, was somewhere in the middle Bachelor Nation. He wasn't the most likable, but he wasn't the least important as the season progressed. Although Chock was an important part of the season Bachelor The nation struggled to take him seriously. While some accused him of being evasive, others felt he was bombing the lead role. Joan choosing Chock was difficult for viewers, and I'm still struggling to root for the couple.
Chock was heavily scrutinized on The Golden Bachelorette
He wasn't someone Bachelor Nation was rooted for
As he advanced in his time The golden maiden, Chock's character was scrutinized in almost every move he made. Although Chock was considered a somewhat elusive guy with a history of finding himself in sticky situations with the women in his life, there was one long-term relationship that he continually alluded to prior to his appearance on the show that intrigued Joan. and Bachelor Nation. Chock had been engaged for nine years before the showbut before he had the chance to marry his fiancée, she tragically passed away from cancer in 2022.
Although Chock was doing his best to impress Joan as he advanced The golden bachelorette process, it became clear that he wasn't exactly the guy he claimed to be. Chock's behavior was sometimes oppressive, and some wondered if he was trying to love Joan by giving her lots of affection rather than trying to increase their relationship connection over time. While Joan was falling in love with Chock, he was overwhelming Bachelor Nation. Viewers felt Chock was taking things too far, too fast in his relationship with Joan, making them assume he was a red flag.
Joan had difficulty choosing shoes
She wasn't sure in her last days
Although Joan and Chock were developing a connection throughout The golden bachelorette In the first season, she was conflicted at the end of the season about whether or not she would choose him in her final moments as the protagonist. Although Joan had two finalists who seemed to fit what she was looking for, she was not confident in her decision between Chock and another finalist, Guy Gansert. Chock and Joan's relationship was strong, but wasn't as strong as it could be in the final days of the season. Chock was sure about Joan, but she was hesitant.
Although it was clear that Joan had a difficult decision to make, many Bachelor The nation's viewers were hopeful that she would make the choice to choose nothing. Joan felt that she might not be able to choose between Chock and Guy, which many felt was the right decision. It was clear she wasn't sure, so many believed that Joan should not have made such a difficult decision when she wasn't clear about what she wanted to do. Instead, they hoped that Joan would decide to be alone, leaving Guy and Chock behind afterward. The golden bachelorette.
Joan and Chock's post-show relationship has been awkward
They shared a lot on social media
Although Joana made the decision to choose Chock, accepting his proposal during The golden bachelorette season 1 finale, their relationship wasn't that Bachelor The nation was entirely interested in following. Many still had bad tastes towards Chock even after Joan chose him in the end, but wanted to support Joan in her post-show life. Seeing this Joan and Chock have consistently been her post-lifeGolden Single on Instagram It's been overwhelming for viewers, especially knowing that they're making it clear that they're happier than before now that they're publicly together.
In the weeks since The golden bachelorette season ended, Joan and Chock have been sharing their lives online, with Joan consistently updating Bachelor nation about what is happening. Whether it's a time when the pair are long-distance, Joan updating Bachelor Nation about their plans for Christmas or Thanksgiving, or a video of the pair making a TikTok trend together, the couple has been candid about what's going on in their lives and how things are going. While it's good to have some transparency, the amount of content has been overwhelming and in many ways it has been too much for Bachelor Nation.
I'm rooting for Joan to be happy, but that may not include shock
She could be happier alone
As Joan and Chock continued to advance their relationship outside of The golden bachelorette, It's been pretty clear that they plan to commodify their relationship and share much of their lives with the public. Although I'm grateful that Joan is happy to keep Bachelor Nation updated on her life outside of the show, I I can't believe what she's selling about her and Chock's relationship. Although the couple is pretending to be happy for the Bachelor National audience, it doesn't seem to me that they are really happy together, at least in a deep and genuine way.
While I don't know if Joan and Chock are planning to be together for a long timeits content points to the idea that they will stay together for now. Although they've said they hope to get married in the future, Joan and Chock don't give me the sense that they'll remain genuinely happy in a relationship the longer they're together after the show. With two very different lifestyles and the feeling that they are in a relationship for less than genuine reasons, I can't root for it. The golden bachelorette couple the way I really would like.
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