Joey Graziadei’s Career Hiccup Coincides with Kelsey Anderson’s Struggles Amid Breakup Speculation

The Bachelor stars Joey Grazidadei and Kelsey Anderson opened up about their relationship as the new season grows closer, but things have been changing as Joey suffered a career setback while Kelsey is experiencing stages of grief. After meeting on The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey have been sharing their lives with Bachelor Nation both on screen and off. With Joey’s historic run on Dancing With The Stars bringing his relationship to the forefront throughout the competition, Joey and Kelsey have dealt with significant backlash surrounding their relationship. Even with the negativity, they’ve been trying to stay open.

While Joey’s run on Dancing With The Stars season 33 led him to the win, his time on the DWTS Tour has gotten off to a difficult start. Sharing the official Dancing With The Stars Tour Instagram account’s post on his Instagram Story, Joey revealed to his followers that the first stop of the tour in Buffalo has been postponed. “Due to the Mayor of Buffalo declaring a state of emergency with the ongoing lake effect snow storm, tonight’s show…has been postponed,” the account shared. Joey revealed his displeasure, sharing the news with a crying emoji on his Story.

While Joey was excited about getting his opportunity to perform in front of a crowd for the first time since his historic Dancing With The Stars win, it was unfortunately something he wasn't able to follow through with. Joey, who's been finding himself in new career ventures within the entertainment industry since he finished his stint as The Bachelor, has found a new passion for dance since appearing on DWTS. His performance in the Buffalo DWTS show would've been his first on the tour, and though he has other dates coming up, it was an exciting opportunity for the winner.

What Joey Graziadei’s DWTS Tour Postponement Means

The Show Was Postponed For Weather-Related Reasons

Although Joey’s been tapped to appear on the Dancing With The Stars season 33 tour for select cities, his first appearance was set to be during the Buffalo show. Unfortunately, due to unpredictable weather in upstate New York and near the Canadian border, the show had to be postponed for safety reasons. While the former Bachelor star was excited for the first show on his leg of the tour, Joey and the rest of the tour’s cast had to regroup after the Buffalo mayor called a state of emergency. Though they’re respectful of the decision, it was a tough blow.

While the postponement of the tour date is a tough blow for Joey and the rest of the professionals on the DWTS live tour, there are still quite a few shows for him to perform in moving forward. For this leg of the tour, Joey is appearing in several shows throughout the course of the next week. With seven more shows taking place throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and the tri-state area in the next week, Joey will have the opportunity to move forward on the tour with the rest of the cast, despite the Buffalo show initially being postponed.

What Dancing With The Stars Season 33's Win Means For Joey's Future

He's More Interested In Performing Than Ever

While Joey was a tennis player and coach prior to his time as The Bachelor, he wasn't sure about what he was looking for in his life. As he moved through The Bachelorette season 20 and then went on to become The Bachelor himself, Joey's life took a tremendous turn and he found the love of his life. Getting to invest himself in Kelsey, the pair have been working together to see what's next for their future. Both appear to be interested in the idea of working as influencers within the entertainment industry, but Joey's DWTS win could change that.

Joey's interest in becoming more of an entertainer has stemmed from his time on Dancing With The Stars, where he was able to find something he was great at and build confidence. Light on his feet because of his years as a tennis player, Joey utilized skills he already had in becoming a wonderful dancer. Throughout the competition, Joey learned more about himself and as he's returning to dance with the DWTS tour, he may be interested in pursuing it more throughout his career. Though it's unlikely Joey will become a professional dancer, he could incorporate it into his life.

Our Take On Joey Being Part Of The DWTS Tour

It Could Cause Issues In His Relationship

While Joey being part of the Dancing With The Stars tour is an honor and a privilege for the former Bachelor, it could do some damage in terms of his relationship with Kelsey. Throughout the DWTS tour, Joey will appear in different shows all over the country. His current stretch of shows, all happening over a week, will see Joey traveling all over the East Coast while Kelsey is back home in Los Angeles. Though Joey and Kelsey have been apart before, it's possible Joey may be away to perform again more than once throughout the tour's months long duration.

Throughout their time together, Joey and Kelsey have dealt with serious relationship backlash from Bachelor Nation. While the pair have had their moments of difficulty, Joey and Kelsey have worked hard to move through their issues and share their relationship from a space of clarity with their followers. With Joey leaving for weeks at a time, it's possible that though the DWTS tour is exciting, it could take a toll on his connection to Kelsey. The pair may have a good grasp on how to handle long-distance in small doses, it could be more difficult than ever to stay connected.

Our Take On Joey Graziadei's DWTS Tour Setback

Joey's Hurt But Ready For His Next Appearance

Although Joey has been excited about the Dancing With The Stars tour for months, the first show on his leg of the tour being postponed was difficult for him and the rest of the cast. While Joey’s duration on the DWTS tour may only be a week long, his excitement for his run has been overwhelming. Though the postponed show may be a setback, Joey appears to be ready for his next stretch of shows, according to his Instagram Stories. The former Bachelor and Dancing With The Stars winner is ready to overcome the minor setback and perform.

The Bachelor season 29 premieres January 27 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.