After nearly two years of engagement, Joan Vassos and Charles “Chock” Chapple have confirmed that their relationship has ended. The couple first got engaged during the November 13, 2024, finale of The Golden Bachelorette. On Friday, November 6, Vassos, 63, shared a message saying they had hoped their time together would become the start of a lasting love story. Instead, they decided to end their engagement and wished each other happiness. Chapple, also 63, posted the same message on his Instagram Stories, changing only the names. Their announcement came after months of questions from fans. Vassos had sparked speculation in 2025 when she posted that life had not turned out as she expected, but she later said there was no need to rush into marriage. The couple had also spent their engagement living in different states. In February 2026, they discussed a plan to eventually live in the same city, with Vassos in Maryland and Chapple in Kansas at the time. Their story began on a show built around finding love later in life. While the ending may be painful for fans who followed their journey, both chose to share the news with gratitude rather than blame. Sometimes a relationship can matter deeply, even when it does not last forever. Do you think long-distance relationships can work over time? #GoldenBachelorette #JoanVassos #ChockChapple #RealityTV #celebritynews - @crom.movie