Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vasos ‘felt really guilty’ after dating someone late
Joan Vassos She had difficulty coping with her circumstances after the death of her late husband John. The Golden Bachelorette Which only complicated these feelings further.
When ABC first announced Joan’s casting as the lead of the new series, fans were out in force. Some people were so excited, they showered her with unwanted attention through penis photos. But even that wasn’t the hardest part.
No matter how Joan’s season ended, it wasn’t an easy journey at all. The 60-something had to cope with her grief over her late husband. She couldn’t help but feel like she was hurting her husband. So how did she move on with her life?
Joan Vasos Feels She ‘Cheated’ On ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Joanne discussed the difficulty of dating her husband’s anniversary. “My husband died during the coronavirus outbreak and I was not at all accepting of the grief,” Joanne explained. “I had a responsibility to be strong. I was taking responsibility and letting it go.”
However, Joan explained that she “had to face it” on The Golden Bachelorette. “I felt so guilty, honestly, that I had feelings for someone else. I almost felt like I was cheating on John, which is crazy because he died.” Joan said that The Golden Bachelorette’s team of therapists helped her work through her guilt.
Before John passed away, he reportedly told his wife, “I want you to find someone. You’re the greatest wife in the world. I don’t want you to be alone. I want you to find someone.” Joan said she finally “felt comfortable” talking about John with the contestants. “It didn’t feel weird to keep his memory alive,” she explained.
Her openness has allowed potential suitors to discuss their own deceased spouses, too. “It’s opened the door to talking about people who were a really important part of your life,” Joanne added. “I went from not being able to think about it … to now I feel a lot better about it.”
The Golden Bachelorette premieres Wednesday, September 18 at 8/7c on ABC.
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