The 61-year-old Bachelorette contestant previously left the show due to a family emergency. Still, her return for the show’s premiere has fascinated millions of viewers, helping Joan Vassos increase her already substantial net worth.
Joan Vassos is a native of Rockville, Maryland, who works as a part-time private school administrator and special projects consultant at The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington.
Before her professional career, Vassos completed her bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Maryland and dedicated years of her life in the field before entering the entertainment field in her 60s.
Now, The Golden Bachelorette has posed as a shining moment for the personality, as she chooses through 24 suitors across the US in her adventure to find true love.
Previously, she was one of the top choices for Gerry Turner’s partner in The Golden Bachelor, but she had to leave the show to tend to her daughter’s pregnancy.
Her time on the show has helped Vassos land several brand deals, ultimately helping her accumulate her fortune. She recently appeared on the Good Morning America broadcast and the Entertainment Exclusive magazine.
Despite her fame, reports revealed that women contestants on The Golden Bachelor didn’t receive payment and had to cover the costs of their wardrobe, hair, and makeup, making the appearance expensive. Meanwhile, the show’s star, Gerry Turner, received a salary per episode and other facilities.
As Joan Vassos is the star this season, many expect her to make between $100k and $250k per season, increasing her existing net worth gained from her previous professions.
Joan Vassos thanks her family for the encouragement throughout her successful career!
Apart from the show, Vassos has been an active member at the Ladon School as part of their Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. She has been fulfilling the position’s responsibility for the last three years.
According to sources, an alumni relations coordinator in Bethesda makes about $59k per year, which has helped Vasos live a substantial life in the suburbs with her family.
Additionally, her LinkedIn profile mentions that Vasos worked as an interior designer at Metropolitan Interiors, LLC, Rockville, for several years. Interior designers typically earn around $84k to $150k per year, and some speculate that Vasos earns a similar amount.
During her multifaceted career, Vassos had the support of her husband, John Nicholas, who was a youth football coach. They had been married for 32 years before Nicholas tragically passed away due to pancreatic cancer.
The Bachelorette star posted a picture of her family three years after his demise, writing a heartfelt post for her partner.
The caption read, “Some days it seems like it just happened and I can’t catch my breath, still feeling the shock of it. Other days it feels like he’s been gone a lifetime, those days are worse because I’m afraid the memories are fading.“
However, her children inspired her to try her luck at The Golden Bachelorette and move on from the grief of losing her husband. Moreover, Vasos is looking for a partner who can accept her true self and her family, as she has prioritized the matter before the season premiere.
Additional Information
- The Golden Bachelorette, starring Joan Vasos, premiered its first season with a two-hour episode. According to the release schedule, each new episode will be released weekly on Wednesday, and the show is expected to have over nine episodes.
- Season one has premiered on ABC at 8 pm ET and will be available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream.
