#784. In this episode of Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with the incredible Joan Vassos—the first-ever Golden Bachelorette! At 61, Joan is captivating Bachelor Nation as she shares her journey from The Golden Bachelor to leading her own search for love. Joan dives into her experience stepping into the spotlight, reliving hometown dates, and the challenges (and surprises!) of dating at this stage in life. She shares lessons learned from watching her season back, balancing family with dating, and why she’s rebranded the Fantasy Suite as the “Conversational Cabana.” Plus, Joan reflects on her biggest cringe-worthy moments and why the next Golden Bachelor might just be Kelsey’s dad! Don’t miss this episode full of laughs, wisdom, and Joan’s candid take on a journey that’s truly golden!

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