Joan Vassos Biography
Joan Vassos is an American TV personality and school administrator who gained recognition for her role as a contestant in ABC’s The Golden Bachelor SN 1 in 2023. Following her time on the show, she was announced as the leading lady in SN 1 of The Golden Bachelorette at the Disney Upfronts presentation in N.Y.C. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The Golden Bachelorette SN 1 premiered on September 16, 2024. She works as a school administrator at a private school in Rockville, Maryland.
Joan Vassos Age
Vassos was born on January 11, 1963, in Rockville, Maryland, United States Of America. She is 61 years old as of 2024. Vassos celebrates her birthday every January 11th.
Joan Vassos Height
Vassos stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Joan Vassos Family
Vassos has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Vassos has any siblings.
Joan Vassos Dating/Husband
Vassos is single and searching for love through ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette after losing her chance to do so in The Golden Bachelor SN 1 in 2023. She finds solace in Elton John’s music, cooking, and spending time with her dog. She also enjoys dancing after a couple of glasses of wine and historical museums.
First Husband
Previously, she was in a 32-year marriage with her late husband, John. John passed away at the age of 59 in 2021 due to pancreatic cancer. On January 18, 2024, she did a tribute to him on her Instagram account, talking about him and how she has coped with his death over the past 3 years.
Before his death, they had four children including Allison, Nicholas, Erica, and Luke, and three grandchildren. After his passing, she tried to find love through online dating but found it to be a challenge and thus she decided to join The Golden Bachelor SN 1.
Joan Vassos Net Worth
Vassos has an estimated net worth ranging between $500K– $3 Million which she has earned through being a TV personality and school administrator.
Joan Vassos Salary
Vassos earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Joan Vassos The Golden Bachelor
Vassos gained recognition for her role as a contestant in ABC’s The Golden Bachelor SN 1 in 2023. She competed alongside 21 other older women for the attention of retired widower, Gerry Turner. However, she quit the show during week 3 after learning that her daughter was experiencing pregnancy complications. She commented on her departure via her Instagram post on October 14, 2023, stating that she prioritizes family over everything, that she will always be a mother, and that she’ll always choose her kids first.
Joan Vassos The Golden Bachelorette
Vassos stars as the leading lady in SN 1 of The Golden Bachelorette which premiered on September 16, 2024. After her journey to find love on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor was cut short, she got a second chance at love after she was announced as the leading lady of the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette at the Disney Upfronts presentation in N.Y.C. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Vassos is a devoted mother and grandmother with a zest for adventure and strong family values that led her to self-eliminate for The Golden Bachelor after a family emergency. Her resiliency and strength shine through after being faced with challenges like the heartbreaking loss of her husband after being together for 32 years.
Vassos is looking for a “big-hearted” gentleman who is generous and humble. She also stressed that her new partner would not be a replacement for her late husband. and that she wants her family to be whole again. She looks forward to a future with shared moments by the beach and valuable time with family. The Golden Bachelorette SN 1 stars 24 suitors aged between 57 and 69 such as
- William “Bill” Hernandez
- Robert “Bob” Kilroy
- Charles “L” Ling
- Daniel “Dan” Roemer
- Guy Gansert
- Jonathan Rone
- Thomas
- Ralph “RJ” Johnson
- Pascal Ibgui
- Pablo Gonzalez-Juana