"I was very angry"— The Golden Bachelorette star Pascal opens up about breakup with Joan

The Golden Bachelorette is close to its conclusion with only two men remaining in the competition who hope to swoon Joan Vassos off her feet. Salon owner Pascal was one of the individuals who made it to the last three. Pascal impressed not only Joan but also the men in the show competing against him.

He came to America after spending his adolescence in poverty in Paris. In episode 7, Joan went out with Pascal on a traditional Tahitian bonding experience. After the date, he decided to break up with Joan as he felt like he couldn't give what Joan wanted of him. This prompted Joan to reveal that it felt like she had her emotional walls up again as she was bonding with Pascal.

In an October 30 interview with Glamour, Pascal revealed that the producers suggested that he should clarify his lack of romantic feelings, but he hesitated, fearing the hurtful impact. Upon watching the show, Pascal realized Joan felt unworthy of love due to his words, which wasn't his intention.

Pascal's goal was to convey his emotional unavailability, not to diminish Joan's worth. He apologized if his words caused misunderstanding, referencing his initial warnings about his guarded nature.

"I’m sorry if I misled her or misinterpret myself, but I told her from the beginning that I was guarded and it was going to take me time to bring down my wall. That’s why I told the camera to get away from me. I was very angry. I know the words not in love is very hurtful," stated Pascal.

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Pascal believes that The Golden Bachelorette producers should make changes in the format

Pascal reflected on his experience with The Golden Bachelorette, highlighting the challenges of finding love at an older age. He emphasized that established individuals, like himself, have roots and responsibilities that make long-distance relationships impractical.

Pascal suggested modifying The Golden Bachelorette's concept to accommodate older generations. Instead of a national cast living in different states, he proposed regional iterations, such as The Golden Bachelor of Chicago or New York, to facilitate local connections.

As a successful businessman with an established routine, Pascal prioritized daily companionship on The Golden Bachelorette. He sought someone to share everyday experiences, not just occasional visits. Pascal's age and lifestyle made long-distance relationships unappealing as he wanted to spend time with his partner and not worry about getting on a plane every other week.

"So, I think the concept that The Golden Bachelor needs to be modified to a way where they could accommodate the older generation like myself.

He further stated:

To me, if I meet somebody who lives in [another suburb of Chicago], okay then. We could go spend every weekend together. But if you live in Washington DC, when am I going to see you?"

Since The Golden Bachelorette premiered, Pascal's life has remained relatively unchanged. His thriving salon and spa business continues to operate at full capacity, employing approximately 75 staff members. While Pascal acknowledged increased recognition, with strangers occasionally approaching him in public, he hasn't seen a significant impact on his business.

When asked about Chock's perceived front-runner status, Pascal expressed skepticism. He acknowledged that as mature men with past experiences, declaring love shouldn't be taken lightly. Pascal criticized Chock's aggressive pursuit of Joan, labeling it borderline obsessive. Chock's constant professions of love and eagerness to make plans struck Pascal as bizarre.

"Chock was all over her to the point where he was [like a] stalker. I mean, it was like, 'I love you, let’s leave. Let’s do this, let’s do that.' And, 'Which side of the bed are you sleeping on?' It’s bizarre behavior," expressed Pascal.

Pascal found Chock's behavior during the group bowling date, particularly off-putting on The Golden Bachelorette. He wondered if Chock's actions stemmed from a lack of romantic options in his hometown, jokingly suggesting that perhaps Wichita had a scarce dating pool.