Joan Vassos, the Golden Bachelorette, recently made an appearance on the popular late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. During her interview, she opened up about her experience on the reality dating show and gave viewers a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes of the Golden Bachelor franchise.
As the interview kicked off, Joan expressed her excitement about being on the show, describing herself as feeling “Platinum” rather than just golden. She revealed that the filming for the show had wrapped up in August, leaving fans wondering about the current state of her love life. Is she hiding a guy somewhere? Joan coyly did not provide any hints.
Jimmy Kimmel, always curious, inquired about the rules of the show. Does she have to pick one guy? Could she have multiple suitors? Joan admitted that she hadn’t read the rules thoroughly but acknowledged that there have been various scenarios in past seasons, including bachelorettes proposing to the guys. It seems there is room for surprises in the realm of reality TV romance.
Moving on, Jimmy asked about Joan’s 92-year-old mother, who happens to be a big fan of the show. Joan smiled as she shared some amusing anecdotes of her mother’s excitement. Living in a retirement community, her mother proudly spreads the news of her daughter’s role as the Golden Bachelorette to everyone she encounters. It’s safe to say that her mother has become quite popular in the community and even earned the nickname “the crazy lady.”
Inquiring about Joan’s viewing habits, Jimmy wondered if she watched the show with her mother or her own children. Joan revealed that she sometimes watches with her mother but also attends several viewing parties. She recounted a hilarious incident when her daughter had to cover her eyes during a particularly salacious scene, while her 92-year-old mother sat there, laughing along.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn as Jimmy asked about Joan’s past involvement in the entertainment industry. It turns out that she had a brief appearance as an extra in the film St. Elmo’s Fire. A photo of her on a bicycle during a scene was shown, and Joan reminisced about the $25 she earned for that small role. She also confessed to having a long-standing crush on one of the movie’s stars, Rob Lowe.
Amused by her crush, Jimmy asked Joan if she had ever met Rob Lowe since then. She admitted that she had the opportunity to meet him and even declared her crush publicly on a different show. The news reached Rob Lowe, and he later mentioned it during a red carpet event. Perhaps fate will align, and Rob Lowe will make an appearance on the Golden Bachelorette, creating an unexpected twist on the show.
As the interview wrapped up, Jimmy brought up the topic of the fantasy suite, an iconic aspect of the Golden Bachelor franchise. Joan clarified that she didn’t partake in the traditional physical activities in the fantasy suite because she was concerned her defibrillator might become an issue. She did, however, have fantasy suite conversations without cameras present, leaving viewers curious about the intimate details.
In true Jimmy Kimmel fashion, the interview concluded with a humorous exchange, leaving Joan with well wishes for her future. The Golden Bachelorette continues to captivate audiences every Wednesday night on ABC, and viewers can catch up on Hulu the following day. With her sense of humor and infectious personality, Joan Vassos has certainly made her mark on the talk show circuit.
