The Golden Bachelorette: Signs Chock Chapple May Be Using His Engagement To Joan Vassos For Clout (They Are Second Guessing Their Convictions)

Stars ofThe Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple,have reaped the benefits of their reality TV stint and may not want to tie the knot.Leading lady Joan Vassos was wooed by Chock in their first introduction, with their connection only strengthening throughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. By the season finale, Joan’s choice was evident. She chose Chock as the recipient of her final rose and Chock proposed to the Maryland native.

Since their finale aired, Joan and Chock have frequently updated fans regarding their relationship. From personal Disneyland invites and exclusive interviews to red carpets, the couple have advanced their professional careers and traveled nationwide. With a strengthening fan base and financial gains following their season,Joan and Chock have little incentive to marry.The couple may lose traction once audiences feel their love story has concluded. Some wonder whether the engagement was a ploy to garner “clout.” Chock seems particularly uninterested in the prospect of a private life.

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Joan And Chock Now Want a Televised Wedding

Joan Changed Her Mind

In an interview withTradingSecretspodcast posted onChock’s Instagram page, Joan spills about her change of heart. She expresses that her love story could not feel complete;“like I’d be stopping it before the book ended.”While many fans are supportive of the decision and excited to watch the ceremony,some are more critical of their social media presence.

One user, @quoaththeravennevermore, writes,“Please DON’T have a public wedding-maybe just share a couple pics. Keep this special memory to yourselves, your families, and close friends.”Some viewers seem to prefer that she stays true to her initial intentions. Another, more critical comment by @shaunalynnacker, reads,“In other words… I want the money.”It’s worth mentioning that theBachelorfranchise often pays both for the stars’ appearances and the ceremony’s expenses for their televised weddings.

Unfortunately, the franchise’s public weddings are often not as successful as fans hope. For example,The Golden Bachelor’sGerry Turner and Theresa Nist chose a televisedwedding, but their marriage was short-lived. They were still in the early stages of their relationship as they married a mere couple of months after their season’s finale. The pressure of the public relationship, the control imposed by the show, and their disputes led to their ultimate divorce. Joan and Chockmay want to tread carefully.

Joan And Chock Have Not Followed Up On Their Apartment Search

They May Have Shifted Focus

Shortly after their relationship was publicized,Joan and Chock shared their plansfor an apartment. The pair traveled to New York, having spent the day in the city, and decided on the ideal location: SOHO. The newly engaged couple excitedly describe the journey in a video posted to bothJoanand Chock’s Instagram accounts. Joan adds,“So hopefully by the end of 2024 we will have a place in New York City.”As the new year commences, many are looking to the couple for an update.

Neither Joan nor Chock has addressed their apartment search on their pages since this video.

With the pair already attracting scrutiny for their televised ceremony and monetized relationship,some wonder whether the couple will follow through on this commitment.Hopefully, the power couple will address these concerns and update their loyal fans shortly. If the couple retracts more of their previous plans, their fans may no longer trust the stars.

Chock Doesn’t Seem As Invested

Chock’s Demeanor May Have Changed

Chock has attracted particular criticism for his advancestowards Joan during their season. On the group bowling date, in which the men were supposed to share their time with Joan, some felt that Chock dominated her space. Tensions rose within the competitors, with self-eliminating Pascsal Ibgui even harboring resentment toward the insurance executive. In an interview withGlamourpost-filming, he was quoted saying,“Chock was all over her to the point where he was [like a] stalker.”Since the finale,some critics have questioned his shifting demeanor.

Public relationships will always attract scrutiny.

While Joan and Chock have postponed the marriage and apartment hunt, their connection is undeniably strong. The franchise may have a history with disingenuous alums, but this couple appears earnest in their love.The Golden Bachelorette’s first couple will last longer than critics believe. Hopefully, they will continue to prioritize the relationship over potential monetary gains.

The Golden Bachelorettecan be streamed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.