Following the huge success of The Golden Bachelor with Gerry Turner, Joan Vassos became the face of its spin-off series, The Golden Bachelorette. The dating reality TV show premiered a month ago with 24 contestants vying for Vassos’ affection, which is nearing its conclusion.
Vassos is relishing her experience on the show, but the outlook for her post-show life doesn’t appear as promising, particularly in light of Gerry Turner’s journey after the finale.
Joan Vassos Might Get Underwhelmed by Her Golden Bachelorette Fame
After her brief stint on The Golden Bachelor, Joan Vassos took center stage as The Golden Bachelorette in its spin-off series. She met 24 men in her pursuit of love and after a season filled with dates, difficult choices, and romantic moments, she has narrowed her options down to four men for hometown dates.
However, as the show approaches its finale and Vassos prepares to choose her partner, she may have to confront the consequences of putting herself in the spotlight, especially in today’s internet and social media landscape.
Joan Vassos is undeniably a sensitive person, a trait that has been evident during her time on The Golden Bachelor and its spin-off. There are indications that she may still be processing the loss of her late husband, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021.
Her departure from The Golden Bachelor, though happened due to a family emergency, is also believed to have been influenced by her emotional turmoil, as it is suggested that Vassos’ heart wasn’t fully in the journey to continue.
Beyond this, participating in a high-profile show and exposing her life to a large audience brings mixed reactions. The attention, whether positive or negative, accompanied by constant speculation, rumors, and unsolicited advice, can be overwhelming.
Given Joan Vassos’ gentle nature, she may struggle to cope with potential trolling and judgment. There are also concerns about the aftermath. Even if she and her partner manage to navigate the noise, their path may not be without challenges.
Considering, how things have turned out for Gerry Turner, who has faced public scrutiny and has gone through a public divorce since the end of his season, Vassos might also face such things in the aftermath of the show’s conclusion.
How Gerry Turner’s Life Unfolded After The Golden Bachelor?
Before appearing on The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner enjoyed a peaceful and relatively private life. However, shortly after his debut, some unpleasant aspects of his past began to surface. He entered the show with a touching narrative about his late wife, Toni Turner, who tragically passed away in 2017.
What made his story even more compelling was his claims to have remained single since his wife’s death. However, the assertion was challenged by The Hollywood Reporter, which revealed that Turner had actually been in a serious 10-month relationship with another woman.
The report also indicated that he had other relationships following his wife’s passing. It also claimed that his portrayal as a retired restaurateur was misleading since he had sold his small diner years before appearing on the show.
The scrutiny intensified after his televised wedding to Theresa Nist, which ended in separation just three months later. The couple split because they couldn’t agree on where to live, with neither wanting to relocate. Turner has continued to receive harsh comments and trolling on social media, as seen in one of his recent Instagram posts.
The Golden Bachelor star recently shared pictures from a college football game. One of the comments on the post read, “Lying senior citizen. Your best game was on the Golden Bachelorette. Lots of deceptive moves!” as per ScreenRant.
The aftermath of the reality TV show has been challenging for Turner, even raising questions about whether he truly deserved the title of the first-ever Golden Bachelor. Despite the whole ordeal, he still remains single. Though the experience has taken its toll, leading him to spend less time on social media, it remains to be seen if Joan Vassos will encounter a similar fate.
The Golden Bachelor is available to watch on Hulu.
All the released episodes of The Golden Bachelorette are available to watch on Hulu.
