Joan Vassos was ‘hurt’ but not angry by Pascal Ibgui’s ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ self-elimination

Pascal and Joan about 'The Golden Bachelorette'

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Joan Vassos does not fly to Paris with Pascal Ibgui. The contestant on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ has eliminated herself from the competition. Joan Vassos, however, is not angry.

Published on November 2, 2024

The Golden Bachelorette is nearing its finale, but the production team apparently had a few more surprises in store. In the most recent episode of the show, one of Joan’s final three contestants, Pascal Ibguichose to eliminate itself from the competition. Although the moment was surprising and emotional, Joan Vassos is not angry about it. The first Golden Bachelorette recently opened up about Ibgui’s sudden departure.

Joan Vassos is not angry with Pascal Ibgui for eliminating himself

Joan Vassos recently opened up about Ibgui’s decision to leave the league on his own terms. During a conversation with The coverfollowing Pascal’s surprise on-screen departure, Vassos said she was injured when he chose to leave the competition. Still, she insists she isn’t mad or mad at him for deciding to move on. In fact, she thinks he was open about his feelings during the match and panicked at the “serious” nature of the match. their end date.

Joan gives Pascal a rose in 'The Golden Bachelorette'Joan Vassos and Pascal Ibgui | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Vassos told the publication that she would never want anyone to push themselves into a relationship they weren’t sure about. Ibgui’s decision to leave helped Vassos in some ways. It kept her from investing her time and energy in a love interest who wasn’t 100% on board. The Maryland native subsequently vouched for Ibgui’s intentions. Vassos said she believed Ibgui’s intentions were good and that he had no intention of hurting her or leading her on.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ fans aren’t convinced

Although Joan Vassos is confident that Ibgui signed up for the show for the right reasons and never intended to hurt her, fans of the series remain unconvinced. While Vassos really seemed to like the French hairstylist, many from The Golden Bachelorette viewers weren’t sold on his persona. His decision to eliminate himself of the competition only strengthened their feelings.

Pascal Ibgui walks down a hallway after his overnight stay with Joan Vassos in 'The Golden Bachelorette'Pascal Ibgui | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

During the match, viewers called out the business owner for refusing to perform basic tasks and flaunting his wealth. Several Reddit users recently theorized that Ibgui was never serious about finding a life partner on national television. Instead, they believe, he appeared on the show hoping to bring in business for his Chicago hair salon. They think he stayed just long enough to make himself memorable and achieve that goal.

But in the end it probably wouldn’t have mattered. While Pascal offers riches and plenty of adventure, he is not the participant with whom Vassos seems to have the most chemistry. That title apparently goes to Chock Chapple. Chapple is still in the competition. He is rumored to be Vassos’ last choice, although he has many critics, including Ibgui.