Fans React to Guy Gansert being Blindsided by Joan Vassos on Golden Bachelorette Final Rose

Instead of introducing Guy to her family, Joan decided to approach him directly. She knocked on his door and asked for a private conversation.

“So my biggest hope and my biggest fear were kind of that I would have strong feelings for at least one person, and the scary part was that I would have to send somebody home,” she said. “So, I’m here to tell you that my heart belongs to somebody else.”

Joan and Guy shared a heartfelt embrace as emotions ran high. Guy, visibly shaken, spoke through his tears. “I felt so good today,” he said, his voice cracking with emotion. “I fell in love with you. I was ready to give you all of me… This… this is not what I was expecting at all.”

It was a raw, poignant moment that captured the depth of his feelings and the shock of his sudden heartbreak.

Before the final rose ceremony, and after choosing not to introduce the emergency room doctor to her family, Joan made the difficult decision to send Guy home. Guy was blindsided by her choice to end their relationship, visibly shaken by the unexpected heartbreak.

Fans were visibly heartbroken by Guy’s elimination, as many believed he and Joan had a strong, authentic connection. His emotional reaction to being sent home—especially after he had so clearly fallen for Joan—left viewers feeling for him.

Many took to social media to express how Guy was blindsided by Joan Vassos.

“I can’t believe she blindsided him like that. Guy didn’t deserve to go out like this, especially after everything he put into that relationship. Joan could’ve been more considerate.”

“Guy is such a class act. He was blindsided, but he didn’t hold any grudges or act out. His maturity and grace are what make him so special. I hope he finds someone who truly appreciates him.”

“Joan just made the dummest mistake in Golden Bachelorette history.”

“He’s getting dumped and has no idea. This is brutal.”

“I can’t believe she didn’t pick Guy. He was so real, so sincere. This is such a hard goodbye. I’m rooting for him to find love, and honestly, I think he would have been an amazing lead on The Golden Bachelor.”

“You could see the hurt in Guy’s eyes when Joan sent him home. I hope he’s okay. He’s such a genuine guy, and he deserves someone who will truly see him for who he is.”

“I was not ready for this! Guy was so invested, and seeing his face when Joan sent him home broke my heart. I’m rooting for him to find love, but this was so unfair. He deserved better.”

“Okay, if Guy isn’t the next Golden Bachelor, I’m going to be so disappointed. He would be a perfect lead! I can’t believe they let him go.”

“Guy is an absolute class act. You could see how much he cared, but he never blamed Joan. I hope he finds someone who sees him for the amazing man he is.”

“Guy deserves all the happiness in the world. He might not have found it with Joan, but I have a feeling his story is far from over. He’s such a catch.”

At the live taping of After the Final Rose, The Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos reunited with Guy Gansert. During their conversation, Guy, 66, asked Joan if there had been something missing in their relationship.

Joan reassured him gently, saying, “It comes down to it being kind of a time thing,” she said during the Wednesday, November 13, episode.” It was really, really hard at the end to say goodbye to you because in any other situation, I would have been with you because we would have had more time. It was absolutely nothing you did.”

She continued, “There was a time element in this that I had to make a decision and I had just gotten farther along, my heart belonged to somebody else already. It was absolutely nothing you did. You are an amazing man.”

Joan went on to express how much she’s missed Guy, saying, “I’ve missed you. It’s been really hard to be away from you.” She smiled as she added, “I hope we can still go on double dates together in the future.” Her words reflected the bond they shared and the possibility of continuing their friendship beyond the show.

While Joan Vassos could have chosen Guy Gansert in the Golden Bachelorette finale, if he doesn’t end up with the lead, he could still be a strong contender for the franchise.

Do you think Guy would make a better lead than Gerry Turner?

While he wouldn’t be our first choice, We’d definitely be open to seeing Guy as the next Golden Bachelor. His emotional depth, sincerity, and the genuine connections he formed on the show could make for a compelling and heartfelt season.