The Golden Bachelorette finally ended with Chock Chapple predictably receiving Joan Vassos' final rose, but he's not the villain producers made him out to be. While he ended up winning, Chock became the subject of debate during the show due to how he was portrayed and how his actions were framed as villainous or manipulative toward Joan. However, Chock was the deserving winner of The Golden Bachelorette season 1.

Throughout The Golden Bachelorette, Chock rubbed the other men the wrong way. He was assertive and not interested in making friends with the other men. Chock and Joan's move to NYC illustrates his genuine interest in the Bachelor franchise star. Here's why his villain edit was only due to producer interference.

Chock's Nine-Year Engagement Wasn't His Fault

He Didn't Shy Away From Commitment

Producers wanted to make it look like Chock's nine-year engagement was due to his fear of commitment, but in reality, it was more complicated than that. He's not afraid of commitment at all. The engagement to his late fiancée, Kathy White Goree, was primarily due to circumstances beyond his control and respect for what she wanted.

According to Chock, the couple agreed to postpone marriage until their children from previous relationships were out of school and settled. This decision was influenced by their commitment to their families, as both were parents navigating blended family dynamics when they met. Unfortunately, Kathy ed away from brain cancer in 2022 before they could get married.

Chock Wasn't As Possessive Of Joan

He Was Respectful And Genuine

Pascal accused Chock of being possessive of Joan, but he was quite the opposite. Other men, like Guy Gansert, Mark Anderson, and Pascal, got jealous of the other men. However, Chock trusted his relationship with Joan and allowed her to freely explore her connections.

Chock and Joan seemed perfect for each other from the beginning of The Golden Bachelorette.

Chock’s approach was more about expressing commitment and reassurance than control. He always emphasized making Joan feel loved and at the center of their relationship, particularly during their engagement, where he stated, "Joan, you will never be invisible to me. I'm going to tell you that I love you every day, I promise that." during his proposal.

Chock Wasn't Super Close To The Guys Because He Felt A Real Connection With Joan

He Wasn't Focused On Making Friends

Chock and Joan were genuinely close, and Chock didn't need to prioritize friendships with the other men. While finding connections can be an unexpected positive aspect of going on The Golden Bachelorette, it's not the priority. For men like Mark, who likely went on the show for clout, friendship could be the secondary goal. Chock was always clear in his vision: win over Joan's heart and propose. Luckily, Chock and Joan seem happy after The Golden Bachelorette despite producer interference. They couldn't make Chock look bad.

The Golden Bachelorette is available to stream on Hulu.