The episode, taped months ago, was the end to an emotional season where Vassos dated two dozen suitors, eliminating all but two by the final show. Gansert got one of the last two roses -- the token for those who were moving ahead -- but it wasn’t enough.

Before Joan Vassos could find her happy ending on The Golden Bachelorette, she had to end a relationship with one of her final 2 suitors. Joan and Guy Gansert broke up during the November 13, 2024, finale.

Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos reunited with Guy Gansert at the live taping of After the Final Rose. After Guy, 66, asked if there was "something missing" in their relationship, Joan, 61, reassured him there was nothing.