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Jenn Tran Won’t Return to the Dating Competition World: Is She Already Being Romanced?

Andrea Francese — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:55:03 +0000

Jenn Tran has no interest in returning to the world of dating competitions. That doesn’t mean the dating show alum is against finding love through a reality TV show. Based on recent pictures, Tran may have fallen for her dance partner. Since her elimination from Dancing with the Stars, she has been spotted all over town with her dancing partner, Sasha Farber. While they haven’t confirmed a relationship yet, it seems apparent that love is in the air.

Jenn Tran swears off dating competitions

Jenn Tran doesn’t mind being in the spotlight. Still, not everything about her rise to fame was good. She’s still feeling sour about her dating competition experiences. Tran recently appeared on Sorry We’re Cyrus to discuss her life. She had a definitive answer when asked if she’d consider appearing on Bachelor in Paradise.

Jenn Tran in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 | Disney/John Fleenor

Tran told host Trish Cyrus, “[Bachelor in] Paradise can kiss my little a**.” She went on to insist she was done with dating competitions. The take shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, though. After all, her experience on The Bachelorette was nothing short of disastrous.

Still, we wonder if there is another reason she has no intention of appearing in a dating competition again. Maybe the Bachelor Nation alum no longer has a need for one.

Followers are sure it is because she’s already found love

While Tran insists she won’t be showing up on another dating competition ever again, fans question the reason why. The TV personality refuses to announce that she’s dating anyone officially. Still, her Instagram activity and recent shots of her out and about in Los Angeles indicate she’s found love or, at the very least, is romantically interested in someone. If she has found love, she found it on another reality TV show.

Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran perform on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ | Disney/Eric McCandless

Shortly after her catastrophic season of The Bachelorette aired, Jenn Tran signed up for Dancing with the Stars. Partnered with Sasha Farber, it was obvious that the duo had chemistry from the start. Still, fans were sure it was just for the show. They were wrong. Since getting eliminated from the competition, Farber and Tran have appeared on Instagram together multiple times, looking very cozy. She also refuses to deny a romance, opting to play coy instead. She seems to spend a fair bit of time at Sasha’s house despite not actually living in Los Angeles, as well. We think they’ll announce a romance at some point. While it’s great to see Tran looking happy, we can’t say we aren’t bummed that it’s not with Jonathan Johnson, one of her contestants.

Chock Chapple Explains the Long Engagement That ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Fans Deemed a ‘Red Flag’

Andrea Francese — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:06:22 +0000

Chock Chapple and Joan Vassos left The Golden Bachelorette engaged. Still, fans aren’t confident the couple will ever walk down the aisle. One of the Kansas native’s most discussed “red flags,” according to fans of the series, was his long engagement to his former partner, Kathy White Goree. Chapple recently opened up about the engagement and why he and White Goree were engaged for so long.

Chock Chapple says he was respecting his former partner’s wishes with the long engagement

Chock insists that his long engagement to White Goree doesn’t indicate he has a fear of commitment. The insurance executive insists that it was his former partner’s decision to hold off on tying the knot.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

In a chat with Us Magazine, Chapple addressed fan concerns about his willingness to really commit to Joan Vassos. He said his long engagement doesn’t indicate he fears marriage. During the chat, Chapple insisted that he was ready to make it official with his former partner, but family commitments stopped them from moving forward.

He explains that White Goree wanted to hold off on a wedding until their kids were out of school. They met when they each had children working their way through elementary and high school. Chapple said he supported the decision and was willing to wait until Kathy felt ready to move things forward. They never got the chance to. Kathy died before they could walk down the aisle. One of her children was just a high school student at the time.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ contestants | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Despite never marrying White Goree, Chapple appears to maintain a connection to her family. He also spoke positively about his marriage to his first wife, Heather Chapple. The pair were married for 12 years before calling it quits, but he insists they had a “good marriage.”

How did Chock Chapple’s former partner die?

Chock Chapple’s former fiancee, Kathy White Gorree, died in 2022 after a battle with brain cancer. Chapple explained that the tumor was discovered suddenly, with the diagnosis coming as a shock. According to Chapple, White Gorree had a glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor. According to The Brain Tumor Society, glioblastomas are aggressive and often treatment-resistant. The five-year survival rate is just 6%.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple in ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Chapple opened up about her diagnosis and death during his time on The Golden Bachelorette, citing it as the most devastating loss of his life. He and Vassos bonded over their grief and seemed to understand each other deeply because of it. Vassos is a widow who lost her husband, John Vassos, in 2022 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’: Inside Joan Vassos’ $1 Million 4-Floor Maryland Townhouse

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:51:28 +0000

ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette showed Joan Vassos falling in love after the death of her husband, John. Joan connected with multiple men and brought two of them — Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert — to the finale. Whether Joan chooses Guy or Chock, she has a difficult decision to make regarding where to live after the show ends. Here’s what to know about Joan’s $1 million townhouse in Maryland.

[Spoiler alert: The Golden Bachelorette finale spoilers ahead.]

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ star Joan Vassos has a $1 million townhouse in Maryland

The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos lives in Rockville, Maryland. She was born and raised in the East Coast state, and she graduated from the University of Maryland with a computer science degree in 1985. Joan currently works at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, and has never appeared interested in moving elsewhere.

Joan has a beautiful townhome in Maryland, too. She purchased the over 3,000-square-foot property for $830,000 in April 2022 — a year after her husband died. The townhouse is in a community with over 130 other townhomes. Now, the home is estimated to be worth around $944,000. A court filing shows she took out a 30-year loan of $664,000 to buy the property.

According to the real estate listing obtained by The Sun, Joan’s place boasts four levels, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half bathrooms. She also has a two-car garage, which can be accessed through the lower-level family room. This room has a fireplace and additional access to a lower-level deck.

Joan uses her kitchen on the main floor of the townhouse, which comes complete with granite countertops and new appliances. She also uses her main living and dining room on this floor.

The third floor of the home has the largest bedroom with a primary bathroom. The bathroom has heated floors and a towel rack, a marble-tiled shower, and a large bathtub. Another bathroom, two more bedrooms, and a laundry room exist on this floor.

The fourth floor of the townhome contains the fourth bedroom, additional storage, and a walk-in closet.

Joan Vassos does not want to move for love

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ lead Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos wants to find the man to spend the rest of her life with. However, she’s not willing to relocate from Maryland.

“That was actually the first question that Gary [Turner] asked me,” Joan told CNN. “We sat down for the first time together and he said, ‘You live in Maryland, I live in Indiana. How do you see something like this working?’ … My answer to him was — and it still is my answer — I think you almost have to live a dual life.”

Joan added that she’ll “never leave” her family behind for love. “They are the most important people in the world to me obviously, and I would expect that to be the same for the person that I end up with because family is so important to me, that would have to be a key part of their personality.”

So, how does she plan on making a romance work? “You have to be willing to … travel and be with that person and maybe spend a couple of months or a couple of weeks at a time … and then maybe eventually, you figure out a destination that would work for you and your families or have another house where everybody gets together,” she answered.

She said she ‘assumed’ she wouldn’t have many ‘Golden Bachelorette’ contestants from Maryland

While Joan Vassos doesn’t want to move away from Maryland, she entered The Golden Bachelorette knowing that she was unlikely to fall for a man geographically close to her.

“Going into this journey, I assumed that I was not going to have anybody from Maryland or not many people that were geographically really desirable,” she told People.

Even knowing this, she felt confident that she could make a romance work while not leaving her family behind. “But in the immediate present, I’m not leaving my kids,” she continued. “I don’t expect anybody to leave their families. You figure it out. You put the burden on yourself, not in your families.”

The Golden Bachelorette finale airs on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. ET.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’: Inside Chock Chapple’s Nearly $2 Million Real Estate Portfolio

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:41:09 +0000

ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette finale is finally here, and fans get to see who Joan Vassos chooses. After meeting their families and getting to know them through the season, she brought Guy Gansert and Chock Chapple to the end. If Joan chooses Chock, she might move to Wichita, Kansas, where he has $1.8. million in real estate. Here’s what to know about his empire.

[Spoiler alert: The Golden Bachelorette finale spoilers ahead.]

Chock Chapple has $1.8 million in real estate in Kansas and Oklahoma

The Golden Bachelorette finalist Chock Chapple appears very successful in his career. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, where he’s the president and owner of Insurance Services Group. While Joan Vassos lives in Rockville, Maryland, she might have to say goodbye to the East Coast and embrace the Midwest given Chock’s extensive real estate collection.

Currently, Chock lives in a 3,300-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a third of an acre of land. The home has a vaulted fireplace, a separate three-way fireplace, new granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom, lots of natural light, and two dining rooms. Chock made the finished basement into the perfect hangout spot, complete with a card game table. The house has a beautiful outdoor space with a wood deck and stone patio. He bought the home for $260,000, and it now has a value of $410,000.

Chock owns another property a half mile away from his current residence where his ex-wife, Heather, appears to live. He bought the 5,300-square-foot six-bedroom, four-bathroom home for $400,000. It now has an estimated value of $825,000.

Additionally, Chock has property in Oklahoma. He owns a 1,924-square-foot two-bedroom duplex that overlooks the water. The property is worth $375,000.

Housing aside, Chock also owns a Honda Seabrook yacht. The price of these boats ranges from $78,999 to $83,999.

Will Joan Vassos move to Kansas for Chock Chapple?

Chock Chapple and Joan Vassos in ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

If Joan Vassos chooses Chock Chapple at the end of The Golden Bachelorette finale, where will the couple live? While Joan would be willing to visit Chock in the Midwest, she told CNN that she has no intention of leaving her family on the East Coast.

“That was actually the first question that Gary asked me,” she told CNN. “We sat down for the first time together and he said, ‘You live in Maryland, I live in Indiana. How do you see something like this working?’ … My answer to him was — and it still is my answer — I think you almost have to live a dual life.”

Joan added that she’ll “never leave” her family, noting, “They are the most important people in the world to me.” She also said she doesn’t expect the man she chooses to leave his family behind.

“You have to be willing to … travel and be with that person and maybe spend a couple of months or a couple of weeks at a time … and then maybe, eventually, you figure out a destination that would work for you and your families or have another house where everybody gets together,” she added.

Who wins ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?

Who does Joan Vassos choose at the end of The Golden Bachelorette finale? According to spoilers from Reality Steve, Joan chooses Chock Chapple. The couple will have to figure out a way of life that works for them, as they currently don’t live in the same time zone.

“I came on this journey because there’s an empty hole in my life that John left,” Joan says in a preview of the finale on Instagram. “I’ve spent so much time holding back. But I feel happy about my future now.”

“I can see myself with Joan for the rest of my life,” Chock says in the preview as he holds Joan. “What a special feeling that is.”

Spoilers note that Joan and Chock get engaged at the end of the season. It’s unclear if ABC will give them a televised wedding.

This article was originally published by The Sun.

The Golden Bachelorette finale airs on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. ET.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’: Are Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Still Together?

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:33:12 +0000

ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette finale is finally here, and Joan Vassos chose between Guy Gansert and Chock Chapple. While Joan and Guy had a slow-burning connection that fired up toward the end of the season, she and Chock have undeniable chemistry. So, where are Joan and Chock now that the season is over? Here’s what to know about their relationship.

[Spoiler alert: The Golden Bachelorette finale spoilers ahead.]

Are Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple still together after ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?

Chock Chapple won Joan Vassos’ heart early in The Golden Bachelorette. When Chock met Joan’s family and spent private time with her in the Fantasy Suites, she knew their love could last. “I started feeling unseen when John passed away, and so I think sometimes being seen, you only need one person to see you,” she said in an interview. “Chock makes me feel seen.”

In The Golden Bachelorette finale Instagram teaser, Joan appears confident in her decision. “I woke up this morning, and I realized it actually happened,” Joan’s voice says as she’s on the beach. “I had only been in love with one person. More than one now.”

“I can see myself with Joan the rest of my life,” Chock says in another voiceover. “What a special feeling that is.”

According to Reality Steve, Joan accepts Chock’s engagement ring at the end of The Golden Bachelorette. The 90-minute finale will contain a live element, with Guy Gansert getting a chance to talk about his experience on the show and final moments with Joan. As for Chock and Joan, they remain together and will continue to plan the rest of their lives as a couple.

Joan Vassos loved Chock Chapple’s entrance from the beginning

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Joan Vassos talked about how she immediately felt attracted to Chock Chapple when she met him on night one of The Golden Bachelorette.

“As the limos started rolling in, every once in awhile one would roll in, and I was like, ‘Oh, he was good. Oh, I like that one. He’s good-looking; I’m attracted to him. And Chock was one of those people that, immediately, what he did — the Chock-O-Noodle soup was hilarious,” Joan said on The Viall Files. “The reason that was such a good thing to do was I realized he went and figured out who I was and what was important to me. I do some cooking videos. … For 34 years, I have done a Sunday night dinner, and it brings everybody together.”

Joan elaborated that Chock did his homework before appearing on the show. He knew that Joan adored cooking and loved her family, and he even knew the names of her four children. “Some people call that creepy,” Joan said. “Some people, like me, thought, wow, he really is interested.”

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ star is open to a televised wedding

Joan Vassos didn’t enter The Golden Bachelorette needing to an engagement. “So, I said that I didn’t necessarily need to get engaged; I wanted to leave this with a person — a person that I thought, ‘I’m going to see how this life works out in the outside world, outside of The Bachelor experience,'” she said on The Viall Files. While she didn’t give away her ending at the time of the podcast, she noted that whatever happened, she wanted viewers to see beyond the finale. This could include a wedding.

“So if it is a wedding or if we move in together or if I find somebody at all, they deserve to get to know that,” she added.

“It’s not fair to say, ‘OK see you later! The show is over!'” Joan said, adding that she’s “open to a wedding.”

Now that we know Chock got down on one knee, fans will have to wait and see whether ABC gives the green light to another televised Golden wedding.

The Golden Bachelorette finale airs on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. ET.

3 ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Contestants Appear to Have Found Romance Before the Show’s Finale

Andrea Francese — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:03:00 +0000

Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette is coming to an end; she has just two contestants left. During the show’s run, she eliminated a host of eligible older bachelors. While Vassos struggled with the decisions, worrying she would hurt the feelings of some of her more vulnerable suitors, they appear to be moving on just fine. Three of her castoffs have rebounded and found love or, at the very least, the promise of a potential romance.

Jonathan Rone debuted his new girlfriend ahead of the finale

Jonathan Rone might have insisted he wasn’t confident in his dating abilities after the end of his marriage. Still, it looks like he’s doing alright. Less than six months after filming The Golden Bachelorette, he debuted a new romance. He seems confident that this is a forever kind of love.

Jonathan Rone | Disney/Christopher Willard

Rone introduced the world to his girlfriend, Michelle Zimmerman, via Instagram just days before the season finale of The Golden Bachelorette. Rone appears to credit the franchise and his time as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette for helping him open up and find his new life partner, even if that partner is not a part of Bachelor Nation. He seems smitten, and fans of the series are hoping for the absolute best for him.

Mark Anderson has sparked romance rumors after recent Instagram activity

Mark Anderson was considered an eligible golden bachelor long before he appeared on The Golden Bachelorette. From the moment he showed up on The Bachelor to meet his daughter’s suitor, Joey Graziadei, fans swooned over the veteran.

Mark Anderson and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

While Anderson and Vassos were not a perfect match, he is doing just fine in the love department. Anderson’s Instagram feed proves he’s been spending a lot of time with Barbara Alyn Woods. Woods uploaded a photo with Anderson at a Halloween party, where they wore a couple’s costume. More recently, they uploaded a TikTok together, which makes it seem evident that love is in the air. Woods is best known for her role on One Tree Hill.

Jordan Heller is shooting his shot with a ‘The Golden Bachelor’ alum

Heller isn’t in a new relationship just yet, but there appears to be the promise of some romance for the Chicago-based sales manager. Jordan was spotted spending time with Leslie Fhima, the runner-up on Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor. The potential pair took in a soccer game together in Los Angeles earlier this month.

Jordan Heller | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Fhima discussed the “meet and greet” during a podcast appearance. Fhima appeared on Almost Famous and revealed that Heller asked her to join him at the game. She agreed and brought a pal along for what she called a “meet and greet.” While Fhima didn’t say they were dating, she didn’t seem against the idea of getting together again. We hope romance blooms for the franchise alum. Both opened up about their divorces while they were contestants on The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette.

Pascal Ibgui Suggests a Lower Age Limit for ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2, Outrages Viewers

Andrea Francese — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:47:39 +0000

Pascal Ibgui was one of the more divisive contestants on The Golden Bachelorette for most of the competition, but he self-eliminated late in the competition. The self-elimination was met with mixed emotions, but the positive was he let Joan Vassos go so she could find someone excited about her. While Pascal endeared himself to fans of the series with his honesty just weeks ago, it was short-lived.

He’s now coming under fire for his odd suggestion for ways to change up The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. While the 69-year-old hairstylist was among the oldest contestants on Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette, he’d like to see much younger ladies compete for his affection if he became the next Golden Bachelor.

Pascal Ibgui and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Pascal wants to see younger contestants on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2

Season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette is coming to a close. As the finale looms, fans and former contestants are looking ahead to The Golden Bachelor season 2. Pascal Ibgui has thought about the type of contestant he’d want to see on the series if he were to lead the show. The Chicago business owner insists he’d be open to being the lead, but only if producers cast younger ladies.

During an interview with Us Weekly, Pascal said he would need a lower “age limit” to consider appearing on The Golden Bachelor. He quipped that despite his own “old” age, “I don’t go out with a 72-year-old woman.” Pascal didn’t elaborate on the age range he is interested in. Still, it seems unlikely his golden girls would be all that golden.

Did Pascal miss the point of the series?

Pascal’s call for younger contestants has outraged viewers, many of whom have enjoyed watching older men and women find love and open up on national TV. They’ve sounded off on social media, and for good reason.

Pascal’s requirement would ignore the show’s mission and send a toxic message to older ladies, the show’s target demographic. Pascal, at 69, is asking for younger women to compete for his heart. Here’s the thing: the woman he competed for was younger than him. Pascal is clearly interested in women in their 40s and 50s. That sends the message to women in their 60s and beyond that they are still “invisible” even to men older than them.

Joan Vassos on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

It’s also awfully hypocritical of the man. A woman of 72, assuming they’d even be interested in Pascal, would only be three years older than him. He won’t date older women, but he expects younger women to be receptive to him. He was almost a decade older than Joan Vassos and 18 years his ex-wife’s senior.

Pascal feels like an unlikely pick for the next Golden Bachelor, anyway. In the best of times, he was divisive and seen as completely snobbish in his worst moments. There are several contestants that fans would rather see lead the next season of The Golden Bachelor. Still, if he was in the running at some point, his recent comments likely knocked him out of contention. A dating app is probably a better fit for Pascal, anyway.

Joan Vassos Has Her Picks for the Next Golden Bachelor

Andrea Francese — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:07:00 +0000

Joan Vassos will reveal who won her heart next week in the finale of The Golden Bachelorette. As the series wraps up, fans look forward to what comes next for the golden version of the dating competition. Vassos thinks several of her contestants could fill the role of the next Golden Bachelor when the time comes.

Joan Vassos can think of several contestants who could be the next Golden Bachelor

Joan Vassos sat down for a chat with Us Weekly ahead of The Golden Bachelorette‘s men tell-all episode. While she’s keeping the winner of her season under wraps, she did have some thoughts on who would make a good lead for the next season of The Golden Bachelor.

Mark Anderson and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

The dating competition alum agreed that Mark Anderson and Charles Ling would make solid leads because of their openness and personalities. Anderson, who Vassos eliminated just before she visited her suitors’ hometowns, and Ling, who left the competition in week 4, are both fan favorites.

However, Vassos wasn’t willing to commit to either man as the next lead. She insists she can think of five or so suitors who would be a good fit for the role. She said, “There’s a lot of personality, and there’s a lot of kindness and really open men that could navigate this journey as well as I did. Or maybe even better.”

Gary Levingston has some potential candidates in mind, too

Joan Vassos wasn’t the only The Golden Bachelorette alum who offered their opinion on who would be great as the next Golden Bachelor. Gary Levingston, who appeared in Joan’s season, has thoughts about the franchise’s future, too.

Gary Levingston | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

While Gary didn’t throw his hat in the ring, he did nominate Jordan Heller. Heller, a divorcée, was eliminated from the competition following the hometown dates. Still, fans agree that his good looks and spirit would make him a solid contender. Levingston also suggested Keith Gordon could take on the role. We are with Gary. We also listed Gordon and Heller as potential leads for the next season of The Golden Bachelor.

ABC has yet to announce who will be the next GoldenBachelor. Based on responses from The Golden Bachelorette contestants that Us Weekly caught up with ahead of the tell-all, a decision has yet to be made. That’s not out of the ordinary, though. It took months after the end of The Golden Bachelor Season 1 for ABC to announce that Joan Vassos would lead The Golden Bachelorette‘s inaugural season. Hopefully, they make a decision more quickly this time around.

Should ABC Go in a New Direction With the Lead of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?

Andrea Francese — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:01:14 +0000

The Golden Bachelorette lead Joan Vassos will reveal who gets her final rose next week. While viewers are hopeful that she’s found a forever love, it’s already time to look ahead to what comes next.

Though ABC has not yet announced a second season of The Golden Bachelor, let’s assume it’s a done deal. Still, there is one change that ABC could make to ensure the next season of The Golden Bachelor feels fresh.

Both Joan Vassos and Gerry Turner lost their spouses

Joan Vassos and Gerry Turner, the leads in the first seasons of The Golden Bachelorette and The Golden Bachelor, have one major thing in common. While they hail from different regions and walks of life, both wore their grief as a badge of honor. Turner and Vassos both lost spouses. They were both still grieving their deaths when they agreed to date two dozen men or women with the hope of finding their next great love.

Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos | John Fleenor/ABC via Getty Images

Vassos’ husband, John Vassos, died in 2021 from pancreatic cancer after battling the disease for more than two years. She was open about how much she missed him during The Golden Bachelorette.

Turner’s wife, Toni Turner, died from an infection that rapidly advanced several years before he appeared in the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor. They were high school sweethearts who married in 1972. Turner’s vulnerability initially endeared him to viewers, but he eventually became the villain of his season.

Someone with a lighter story would make ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ more fun

While Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos’ stories of loves lost were heartwrenching and relatable for many viewers, the death of their spouses cast a bit of a dark cloud over the show. The heaviness of their grief and the despair of many contestants made the competition feel dire and high stakes. While their stories were important to tell, something different might keep the series feeling fresh and light.

So, how could ABC shake up the series for season 2? A divorced lead might make things more interesting. It would also reach a viewership demographic that feels a bit underrepresented. Divorce is a fact of life. Surely dozens of divorced men could lead the series. Several contestants from Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette are divorced.

Which divorced men would make a good lead for ‘Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?

While Joan Vassos’ season had several widowers competing for her affection, several divorced contestants could conceivably lead season 2 of The Golden Bachelor. Guy Gansert, Keith Gordon, Jordan Heller, and Pascal Ibgui would make solid contenders.

Keith Gordon and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Keith Gordon, a divorced father of three, received the First Impression rose from Joan Vassos thanks to his fun and laidback nature. Despite being a Golden Bachelorette fan-favorite, Joan eliminated him before the Hometown dates.

Gordon divorced in 2012 and took on raising his three daughters. His youngest daughter has recently graduated from high school, so he’s ready to prioritize finding love. Gordon revealed that addiction in the family led to the end of his partnership, but he didn’t elaborate further. His background makes him an ideal candidate for the next Golden Bachelor.

Jordan Heller | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Jordan Heller is also a divorced dad who opened up about the end of his marriage on The Golden Bachelorette. Of his divorce, he said, “There were some serious breaches of the marital trust, and that ruined the whole party, let’s say.” During his time on The Golden Bachelorette, he revealed that he had a really good marriage, and then it suddenly was no longer good.

According to Yahoo!, The Chicago native and his ex-wife were college sweethearts who appeared to be cordial despite the nature of their split. Jordan’s good looks, personality, and dedication to his family would make him a very eligible golden bachelor.

Pascal Ibgui | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Pascal Ibgui shocked The Golden Bachelorette fans when he self-eliminated from the competition following a heavy one-on-one date with Joan during the Fantasy Suites episode. The French salon owner was not in love with Joan. Viewers, who had been largely critical of Pascal, appreciated his honesty.

Ibgui is still interested in finding love. He might make a solid lead in the next season of The Golden Bachelor. Ibgui divorced after 11 years of marriage in 2012, so he should be open to settling down again. The salon owner, however, would want to focus his search on women in the Chicago area based on things he’s said.

Guy Gansert with Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Guy Gansert, an ER doctor, is still in the running for Joan Vassos’ heart, but if he’s not the one she picks, he would make a strong candidate for the next season of The Golden Bachelor, despite some controversy. Gansert was married for 34 years before splitting from his ex-wife. While she briefly sought a restraining order against him, she later dropped it. Gansert addressed the controversy, insisting that his divorce was difficult for him and he felt a great deal of guilt over ending his marriage. Gansert insists he has spent time evaluating his behavior. ABC and Joan Vassos have vouched for his character.

ABC has yet to reveal if they will move forward with a second season of The Golden Bachelor. They have not discussed who could be the next golden bachelor, either.

‘Golden Bachelor’ and ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Alumni Who Would Be Perfect Golden Couples

Andrea Francese — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:19:00 +0000

Joan Vassos has not announced the man who won her heart on The Golden Bachelorette just yet. As the finale grows closer, we can’t help but look at her eliminated contestants and see some potential pairings with the ladies who Gerry Turner turned down during his season of The Golden Bachelor. We think these Bachelor Nation contestants would make great golden couples.

Jordan and Leslie have a lot in common, and they’ve already been in contact

Jordan Heller and Leslie Fhima were heartbroken when booted from their respective dating competitions. Both put themselves out there, hoping to find love. They might be better fits for each other than the leads they competed for, though.

Leslie Fhima in ‘The Golden Bachelor’ | ABC/John Fleenor

Jordan and Leslie are in the same geographical location, have young-at-heart spirits, share the same faith, and enjoy the same activities. They don’t need us to push them together, though. Jordan already took the initiative and invited Leslie out to a soccer game. She accepted, and while they aren’t dating yet, it could happen.

Gary and Ellen could cut up the dance floor together

Gary Levingston was eliminated during week 4 of The Golden Bachelorette, but it wasn’t because he didn’t play the game. In fact, Joan seemed to enjoy Gary’s company a lot. Still, the pair didn’t appear to have much sexual chemistry. That doesn’t mean the sparks wouldn’t fly between Gary and another The Golden Bachelor alum.

Gary Levingston | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

If we had to pick a love interest for Levingston, we’d pair him up with retired teacher Ellen Goltzer. Ellen and Gary have the same kind and caring spirits. They were wonderful additions to their respective casts but lacked some dating confidence. The duo both like to dance, although Ellen claims she has “two left feet.” We could see this pair cutting up the dance floor and laughing together.

Faith and Guy both enjoy the outdoors

Joan Vassos still has time to choose between Guy Gansert and Chock Chapple. While Guy and Joan are a good match, he might be better suited for another The Golden Bachelor contestant. We think Gansert and Faith Martin, who finished third on The Golden Bachelor, would make a solid golden couple.

Guy Gansert | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Faith and Guy are both relatively quiet and laid-back people. They seem introspective and careful with their words. The potential duo also loves the outdoors. We can envision the pair getting along well and enjoying nature together.

Susan and Jack have similiar personas

Susan Noles was a fan favorite during her time on The Golden Bachelor. Jack Lencioni didn’t last long on The Golden Bachelorette, but fans of the series instantly liked his commentary on the mansion. Many viewers were bummed when Jack was sent home during week two. Thankfully, he hasn’t shied away from the spotlight since his short-lived appearance.

Susan Noles | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

That brings us to why we think he and Susan Noles would get along well. Both Jack and Susan have outgoing, boisterous personalities that beg to be in the spotlight. The two extroverts could have a lot of fun together, traveling and commenting on the goings-on in Bachelor Nation. Jack admitted he’d be open to appearing on a Golden Bachelor in Paradise season if it were to happen. Perhaps he can meet Susan there? We think she’d be game, too.