Joan Vassos is a reality TV personality who appeared on “The Golden Bachelor” (2023) and, although she left the show early due to a family emergency, her brief time on screen left a strong impression. She is best known for her role as the lead for the inaugural season of "The Golden Bachelorette" (2024), making her the first-ever Golden Bachelorette in the franchise’s history. 

Her journey as the Golden Bachelorette ended with her becoming engaged to Chock Chapple on the finale of show. 

She is a widowed mother of four and grandmother of three, lives in Rockville, Maryland, and continues to do TV appearances and podcasts.