The first-ever season of The Golden Bachelorette is nearing an end. Joan Vassos has narrowed her choices down to just three suitors. Chock Chapple, Guy Gansert, and Pascal Ibgui are all divorcees with pasts. Which contestant had the messiest divorce? Keep reading for all the details on the splits.
Joan Vassos Has Stronger Bond With Chock Chapple
Joan Vassos is on The Golden Bachelorette to find the second great love of her life. Her first was her husband, John Vassos. He passed away in 2021 after a battle with cancer. Details recently came out about his past that she never talks about on the show.
Her contestants were a mix of widowers and divorcees. Her final three suitors are all divorced, but Chock Chapple can relate to her in a way the others can’t. Perhaps that’s why he’s the frontrunner. Chock, 60, also lost someone close to him. His fiance, Kathy, passed away in 2022. They were together for nine years but never officially tied the knot.
All About Chock’s Divorce
Before he was engaged to his fiance, Chock Chapple was married to Heather Chapple for over a decade. The former couple married in 1998 and welcomed two children during their marriage. Their daughter, Taylor, recently spoke about the internet’s dislike of her dad. Chock also has a son, Tyler, with his ex-wife.
His ex filed for divorce in 2010, claiming incompatibility. According to Life & Style, the divorce was finalized that same year. Documents obtained by the outlet reveal that the former couple shared joint legal custody of their two children and Chock had to pay $2k a month in child support. He also forked over $342,884 to his ex as part of the division of property.
Guy Gansert’s Ex-Wife Filed For Order Of Protection
Guy Gansert was married to his ex, Heidi Seevers Gansert, for over 30 years. She’s a former State Senator in Nevada. They share four children together: sons Hank and Glenn and two daughters, Kirsten and Mackenzie. Viewers couldn’t get enough of Hank and Glenn during Guy’s Hometown Date.
You just know producers are already trying to convince these two cuties to sign up for the next season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ #TheGoldenBachelorette pic.twitter.com/arjQrlUSwV
— Kristen Baldwin (@KristenGBaldwin) October 24, 2024
Guy and Heidi divorced in 2021 but the situation quickly got out of control. As we previously reported, she filed for an order of protection against Guy. She claimed that he threatened to harm her. However, she later dropped the petition before the restraining order could go into effect. The Golden Bachelorette contestant owned up to his past behavior in a candid social media post. The exes seem to be on good terms now.
Pascal Ibgui Divorced Due To ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
Pascal’s divorce was similar to Chock’s. He was married to Tracy Ibgui from 2001 until 2012. Life & Style notes that Tracy is 18 years younger than the Golden Bachelorette suitor. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce.
Given their history of divorce, do you think any of the final three are right for Joan? Sound off in the comments.