Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have ended their engagement two years after The Golden Bachelorette gave Bachelor Nation one of its sweetest love stories. In a statement, Joan said the two took a leap of faith when they got engaged, hoping they had found their forever, and added that sometimes even when there’s love, it just doesn’t turn out the way we hoped.
They’re far from the only couple calling it quits in 2026. Chrishell Stause announced her split from G Flip on October 26 after three years of marriage, and Jennifer Affleck filed for divorce from Zac Affleck on November 3 while pregnant with their fourth child. The year started with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January, and long-term couples like Pink and Carey Hart, together 20 years, and Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, married nine, have also announced separations.
It’s been a heavy year for celebrity love, and the conversation around it says a lot about how much we invest in these relationships. Which 2026 split surprised you the most? Drop your answer in the comments.
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