Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple End Engagement

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, who captured audiences’ hearts on the inaugural season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ in 2024, have confirmed their split. On November 6, both Vassos and Chapple released identical statements on Instagram, acknowledging the end of their engagement.

Vassos, 63, reflected on their journey on her Instagram Stories, stating, “Two years ago, Chock and I took a leap of faith and got engaged during our season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ hoping we had found our forever.” She fondly recalled the past two years, highlighting the joy they shared with family, adventures, laughter, and mutual support through tough times.

“Sadly, our journey hasn’t turned out the way we had hoped and we have decided to end our engagement,” Vassos wrote. “We truly want each other to be happy, and I’m grateful for the chapter we shared.”

Chapple, 63, echoed these sentiments in his own Instagram Story, using the same statement to communicate their mutual decision.

Chapple’s proposal to Vassos aired during the finale of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ in November 2024. At the time, Vassos expressed admiration, telling Chapple he was the first person she seriously envisioned a future with in a long time.

In a post-finale interview with PEOPLE, the couple shared their plans to experience life publicly as a couple before diving into wedding arrangements. They mentioned the need to enjoy their time together without immediate pressure. Vassos told Bachelor Nation in March 2025 that they had not yet started planning the wedding, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment rather than rushing.

She explained, “There’s no rush. We’re really enjoying where we are right now. If we add pressure to plan a wedding, we might not enjoy our current happiness. We’re not in a hurry; when the right time comes, we’ll know.”