"Brutal hometown date"— The Golden Bachelorette fans react to Joan attending a memorial service for Chock's late mother

The Golden Bachelorette aired a new episode this week on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The segment saw frontrunner Joan Vassos meet with the final four's friends and family as part of the hometown dates so she could make an informed decision about her life.

One date was more unique than others as Joan visited Wichita, Kansas, to meet with Chock's family. They included his father, Jay, Chock's stepmother, and Chock's children, Taylor, Tyler, and Michael. They were joined by Chock's late fiancée, Kathy's father Tom. Sr. and her brother.

Joan and the group assembled at Chock's friend, Roger's ranch where they took a moment to honor the suitor's late mother, who passed away while the show was filming. For the unversed, Chock had briefly left the show to spend time with his family.

Fans reacted to the segment online and were divided by Joan attending a memorial service for Chock's late mother. One person wrote on X:

The Golden Bachelorette fans react to Chock's hometown date (Image via X/@scoobydoesnt)

"omg…. a memorial service is a brutal hometown date…. i don’t have words"

"RIP Chock’s mother of course but imagine pulling up to a hometown date and it’s a FUNERAL," a fan commented.

"Chock using his dead mother’s memorial service as a way to have everyone gas him up in front of Joan is INSANEEEE," a tweet read.

Fans of The Golden Bachelorette criticized Chock.

"Creepy Chock is not in love with Joan. He’s in love with trying to win the show. Big difference. He’s extremely manipulative," a person wrote.

"Chock seems like the ultimate love bomber. Don't fall for the family and ignore the red flags. Been there done that," a fan commented.

"Joan learned nothing new of Chock, beyond his mom passing, because he didn’t even take her to his own home. He took her to a friend’s ranch and introduced her to the father and brother of his ex," a tweet read.

Fans of The Golden Bachelorette further said:

"All I have to say is this: IMO, Chock is creepy, obsessive and possessive. She made a big mistake. She should have chosen Jonathan or Keith in his place..." a person wrote.

"Creepy Chock just introduced the Double Trauma Bomb to #TheGoldenBachelorette by planting a tree for his dead mom while introducing Joan to the father of his dead fiancé of seven years (Yes 7 years)," a fan commented.

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What happened during Chock and Joan's hometown date in The Golden Bachelorette episode 6?

In The Golden Bachelorette episode 6, Joan visited Wichita, Kansas to meet Chock's friends and family. The couple met with the people from Chock's life at his friend, Roger's ranch.

Chock addressed them by saying that he got the first date and the first kiss on the ABC show and he was "gonna get the last kiss." The group took a moment to remember Chock's mother, Jill, and the male cast member said that he was "very fortunate" to have a mother like Dr. Jill. He added that she was a great mother and an inspiration who helped people.

"I'm just so happy that my friends and family are here for this," he said.

The segment saw everyone tear up including The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos. She told the cameras she felt "very honored" to be a part of it. Later in the episode, Joan spent time with Chock's sons and with Tom. Sr., Kathy's father.

However, the male cast member's father expressed shock about his son's decision to be on the dating show. He said it was unlike Chock but he praised his relationship with Joan.

Fans of The Golden Bachelorette reacted to the segment online and were critical of Chock.

The Golden Bachelorette's episodes are available to stream on Hulu.