Golden Bachelor's season one fan-favorite Joan Vassos left the show prematurely, leaving fans questioning the reason behind her sudden exit and left them curious about what she got up since then. The decision came as a surprise, as Vassos and Gerry Turner seemed to have undeniable chemistry . They bonded over the loss of their spouses of over three decades, and the two both agreed it was time to put themselves out there again.

When Vassos, 61, chose to depart the show in just the third week, she was originally vague about the details, but alluded to the fact that it had something to do with her family . Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner lifts lid on Fantasy Suite antics to Kris Jenner Theresa Nist embraces single life with sultry red lip after Gerry Turner revelation "My journey to find love took a detour this week as I traded the mansion for motherhood and headed home to be with my family. Family comes first, period.

Once a mother, always a mother, I’ll always choose my kids first," she explained on Instagram in October 2023. It has since been confirmed that Vassos took herself out of the running to be with her daughter after she gave birth and was suffering from postpartum depression, according to an interview she gave with The Wrap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joan Vassos (@joan_vassos) However, Vassos has assured fans that her daughter’s mental health has been improving.

Vassos is the proud mother to four children and two grandchildren. In April, she mad.