Joan Yvonne Vassos was a contestant on the 1st season of The Golden Bachelor.
She quit in week 3 due to a family emergency.
On May 14, 2024, she was announced as the first ever lead of The Golden Bachelorette.
Personal life[]
She met Chock Chapple on The Golden Bachelorette and ultimately accepted his proposal.
Biography[]
The Golden Bachelor[]
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Joan is really something special. She has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love again after losing her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer. Joan is proud of herself for starting a new career in this chapter of life and for how resilient she’s been through many unexpected life changes. When she’s not working, Joan loves listening to Elton John, hanging with her dog, and cooking a delicious meal. Joan describes herself as a loving mother and a hard worker who would love to find someone to enjoy life with. She’s happiest when she’s at the beach with her family and is looking for a family man to blend her life with. Joan is a total catch and we think Gerry will have no problem seeing it too.
- Joan loves dancing after a couple glasses of wine.
- Joan enjoys historical museums.
- Joan’s favorite food is a big, juicy burger!
The Golden Bachelorette[]
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After her time was cut short on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor, Joan Vassos, the 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, will begin her own journey for new love this fall when she steps into the historic role as the first Golden Bachelorette. The fan favorite will bring her signature grace and charm as she embarks on a search for her next person, showcasing that everyone is worthy of more than just a second chance at love.
Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values. It was those family values that led to her heartbreaking decision to leave The Golden Bachelor, self-eliminating after a medical concern with her daughter arose. Despite that and other challenges she’s faced along the way – including the heartbreaking loss of her husband after 32 years of marriage – Vassos remains an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of three, and school administrator, while finding solace in the music of Elton John, spending time with her dog, and cooking. Now, as she steps into the golden spotlight and begins her journey to seek love once more, Vassos envisions a future filled with shared moments by the beach and cherished time with family.
