Love Blossoms Late: Joan's Golden Bachelorette Journey

Joan Vassos, a school administrator, found love on "The Golden Bachelorette" despite some hurdles. After her runner-up bowed out, she chose Chock Chapple, an insurance exec, over ER doctor Guy Gansert. Chapple impressed Vassos' family and confessed his love, sealing the deal. Meanwhile, Gansert was shocked when Vassos ended their journey early. They later met at the After the Final Rose taping, where Gansert asked if something was missing. Vassos reassured him it wasn't his fault, expressing hope for future double dates. Back in Tahiti, Vassos and Chapple had a romantic beachside proposal. The happy couple shared their news with Vassos' mom via FaceTime. They took the stage live, encouraging everyone to take a leap of faith in love at any age. The season wasn't drama-free, with a resurfaced restraining order against Gansert. Vassos stood by him, stating, "We've lived a lot of life and it doesn't completely surprise me that there are things they're not proud of. " The show's next season, featuring Grant Ellis, is set to premiere in January.