The Golden BachelorettecontestantJack Lencionihad to go against his family’s wishes tofind love on reality TV.Lencioni was one of the 18 suitors who made it through the first round of eliminationsby Golden BacheloretteJoan Vassoson the show’s premiere night. The caterer impressedthe reality starbyserenading her with “My Way” by Frank Sinatraas he exited the limo. That’s not all, because he also cooked Vassos a meal during the cocktail party to woo her.
As exciting as his first appearance on the show was,it almost didn’t happen!During his appearance on the June 09, 2025 episode of theViall Filespodcast withNick Viall, he shared thathis ex-wife and two daughters were not happywith his decision to go on the show. However, he added that they have come around since then and are excited for him.
Lencioni explained that his ex-wife, whom he was married to for 25 years, didn’t want him to go on the show because she feared he would say something stupid about their divorce. The reality star added thathe has a habit of saying the wrong things at the wrong time. But he clarified thathe would never disrespect the mother of her kids.“She’s a wonderful woman. Just not the woman for me,” concluded Lencioni.
Looks like Vassos and Lencioni already have a few things in common. In an interview withFox News,The Golden Bacheloretteleadshared thather family did not want her kissing men on TV.She revealed that her children were embarrassed by the very thought of their mom getting physically intimate with someone on the show.
Vassos confessed thatshe lied to her family and told them that she wouldn’t kiss anyone.But she knows that’s not possible. As far as her perfect match goes,the Golden Bachelorette is looking for a kind and generous manwho is going to fit right into her family. In her exact words: “I am looking forsomeone who’s ready to spend the second half of their life with some adventure. I want to have fun.”
Vassos first appeared as a contestant onThe Golden Bachelor, starringGerry Turner. While the two developed a good connection, she had toleave the show halfway due to a family emergency. She revealed that initially, she was worried about the whole thing not coming off as very dignified. But afterThe Golden Bacheloraired, her family realized thatdating at her age isn’t embarrassing!But now that she is taking charge as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, her family is nervous about how that’s going to play out.
The Golden Bacheloretteairs every Wednesday on ABC. Episodes are available to stream on Hulu the next day.
