Fans of *The Golden Bachelorette* are expressing concerns that Joan Vassos may have ended her engagement with Chock Chapple. This speculation arose from a recent Instagram video posted by Vassos, where she reflected on her life and hinted at unexpected changes. The couple became engaged during the season finale of *The Golden Bachelorette* in July 2024, but recent clues have led followers to question the status of their relationship.
In the Thanksgiving video, shared on November 23, 2023, Vassos, 62, spoke about preparing a holiday meal in a “quiet” setting. She expressed gratitude while sharing thoughts on life’s unpredictability, stating, “I was thinking that life doesn’t really turn out the way you expected. In fact, it probably never turns out the way you expected, and mine certainly didn’t.” This introspective commentary caught the attention of fans, who began to wonder if it signaled a breakup.
Vassos continued her message by emphasizing personal responsibility for happiness, saying, “But no one is responsible for making you happy but yourself, you’re the only one that can do it.” She also acknowledged the support she has received from family, friends, and her fanbase since her time on the show. Her caption echoed this sentiment, stating, “So many things to be thankful for today… Thank you for being here with me on this new journey of mine!”
The reactions from fans were immediate and varied. Many interpreted her words as an indication of a possible split from Chapple, also 62. Comments ranged from supportive to inquisitive, with one user stating, “From what you’re saying, I think you aren’t with Chock anymore. Things don’t always work out but I wish you love in the future.” Another remarked, “Is this a soft launch of a breakup? I hope not. Hope you are good, Joan.”
Chock Chapple, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas, won Vassos’s heart during the show’s debut season, defeating runner-up Guy Gansert. Although the couple has yet to marry following their engagement, they had publicly stated their commitment to each other. In a previous podcast appearance, Vassos assured fans that she would keep them informed about their relationship, regardless of the outcome. “I would never leave them at the door,” she said during her interview on *The Tangle with Kyle Ridley*. “They deserve to see how this progresses, and if it does well, celebrate with us and if it doesn’t do well, understand what happened.”
Despite the recent speculation, Vassos had previously indicated that she and Chapple were “doing well” and that their relationship was “better than we’ve ever been” nearly a year after their televised engagement.
Before meeting Chapple, Vassos was married to her late husband, John Vassos, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021. As fans await further updates, the ambiguity surrounding Joan and Chock’s relationship continues to capture the attention of followers of *The Golden Bachelorette*.
