The Golden Bachelorette: Signs Chock Chapple Is A Bigger Diva Than Joan Vassos (Is He Using Her For Clout?)

Stars of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, have made headlines for their whirlwind relationship on and off the show. Chock caught the leading lady’s eye during the premiere episode with his iconic Chock-A-Noodle soup. Impressed by his charm and cooking prowess, Joan invited Chock to the season’s first one-on-one date. Through this magical Disneyland date, the pair’s relationship bloomed.

By the finale of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, the winner became clear. Joan chose Chock as the recipient of her heart, and he proposed. Since the engagement aired, the couple has been consistently updating fans with their relationship milestones. From New York to California, the pair are inseparable. While it seems like Joan is enjoying the limelight, Chock may be appreciating the fame even more​​​​​​.

Chock Loves Posting On Social Media With Joan

Chock Enjoys His Online Presence

Joan and Chock have frequently updated their social media accounts since their televised engagement. Joan posted a video with her ring on November 13th with the caption, “I said yes!” Chock then announced the proposal in an Instagram post shared a day after their season finale. Clearly, Chock was equally excited about the opportunity to share with the world.

Joan and Chock’s Instagram accounts have grown to 173k and 72k followers, respectively.

Since their relationship has gone public, Joan and Chock have been enjoying the attention and fame after their reality TV stint. Chock’s once quiet and sporadically updated Instagram account has grown to an impressive size. He’s taken advantage of this online influence as he posts daily.

Notably, the couple’s updates from Disneyland were so frequent some fans were questioning their activity. In the second update, one user wrote, “Are you bound by a contract to post everything you two do?” Some fans have found the posts redundant and even irritating. Another user replied, “Boring and overkill.”

Whether the fans are encouraging or not, Chock has used the engagement and their recognition to profit both financially and professionally.

Whether the fans are encouraging or not, Chock has used the engagement and their recognition to profit both financially and professionally. As their accounts grow, more opportunities have been offered to the couple. From featured articles to Disneyland invites, the couple have reaped the benefits of their Bachelor stint.

Chock Really Pushed Himself On Joan

Chock Wanted To Win Badly

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Chock attracted negative press for his behavior on the show. While Joan undoubtedly shared a connection with the insurance executive, many found Chock's possessive tendencies to be a red flag. Some have even questioned if his obsessive behavior with Joan may have served his search for fame rather than love. During the group bowling date, Chock ruffled feathers.

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Several of the men complained he was hovering over the private school administrator and not allowing the other men to spend one-on-one time with her. Notably, Pascal Ibgui, a strong contender who self-eliminated near the season finale, had some critical words for Chock. Pascal heavily implied Chock was disingenuous in his pursuits. The Frenchman stated, “Oh my God, let’s just be realistic’ ... ‘We had our struggles and our pain and anxiety, and it’s not that easy to say “I’m in love.” Pascal seems to believe that Chock professed his love too early and easily (via Glamour).

Whatever the reason, Chock wanted to ensure that he was the contestant to win over Joan.

This arguably suspicious behavior led some to believe Chock was prioritizing his “win” over equality in the competition. Many of the men felt resentful of the businessman, with Pascal continuing, “Chock was all over her to the point where he was [like a] stalker.” These harsh words left many second-guessing their support of the leading contestant. Whatever the reason, Chock wanted to ensure that he was the contestant to win over Joan.

Chock Clearly Loves The Fame

Chock Enjoys The Attention

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Joan and Chock undoubtedly love one another, but their online activity hints at a showmance. The pair may be prolonging their relationship and engagement to profit from their growing fanbase. Joan has been posting frequently since their engagement; however, this is nothing new for the former Golden Bachelor star. Chock’s follower base skyrockets while Joan is growing a pre-established following online. He enjoys the residual fame, but who can blame him? This whirlwind relationship has been a blast to follow, and many viewers are hopping on their accounts to stay current with their lives.

While this couple has profited tremendously from their stint on the show, Joan and Chock seem to share a rare connection. Surprisingly, the private father of two enjoyed the attention as much, if not more, than his fiancé. The Golden Bachelorette couple can expect many more opportunities to come.

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 can be streamed on Hulu.

Sources: Chock Chapple/Instagram, Chock Chapple/Instagram, Glamour, Joan Vassos/Instagram