The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos has shared a lot about her relationship with Chock Chapple in the past, but in a new interview she spoke about the challenges they've faced with some vocal critics speaking up about their relationship. Throughout her time on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan has experienced a ton of criticism. Even prior to her decision to choose Chock at the end of the process, Joan was being scrutinized for her decisions throughout the show's run. While both have become accustomed to tuning out the noise, it's clear that the critics still get to them.