The Bachelor season 28 stars Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson left Los Angeles, California in order to spend the holidays with Kelsey's family in Branson, Missouri, despite recently moving into a brand-new home there. After The Bachelor season 28 finale, Joey and Kelsey moved to Los Angeles and lived in a temporary apartment during Joey's run on Dancing With The Stars season 33, but they've now moved into a more permanent home there. Although some thought that Joey and Kelsey might break up because Kelsey wanted to live in New York, Los Angeles has been a great fit for them.
In an Instagram post, Kelsey shared photos of her and Joey celebrating Christmas with her family in Branson, Missouri. She captioned the post, "Happy holidays," and included photos of the men and women of the family wearing matching pajamas.
Kelsey's father, The Golden Bachelorette season 1 star Mark Anderson attended the family Christmas gathering, along with his rumored girlfriend, One Tree Hill actress Barbara Alyn Woods. This is the second time this month that Joey and Kelsey have left Los Angeles, as they appeared at the grand opening of a Wawa convenience store in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania (Joey's home state), on December 20.
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Joey & Kelsey Aren't Isolating Themselves In Los Angeles
Although Joey and Kelsey recently moved into their new home in Los Angeles, it's wonderful to see that they're not isolating themselves by living there. It's important for them to stay connected to their families, so it's beautiful to see that Kelsey and Joey spent the holidays with her father and her siblings. It'll be good for their relationship if they stay grounded, and they don't allow the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles to overshadow the heart of their romance.
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Joey Seems To Fit Right In With The Andersons
Joey always seems so comfortable around Kelsey's family, which is a great sign that their engagement will lead to marriage. In past Bachelor franchise show seasons, skeptical family members have torn relationships apart, but Mark welcomed Joey into his home during Kelsey's hometown date with open arms. Kelsey's mom, Denise, passed away due to breast cancer in 2018, so Mark has had the responsibility of helping Kelsey navigate her relationship with Joey. He and her siblings seem very supportive of them, which is a good sign that they're a solid couple.
Kelsey and Joey are one of Bachelor Nation's strongest couples. This was their second Christmas together, after they got engaged on November 12, 2023, and they appear to be more in love than ever before. Joey fits right in with the Anderson family, and they seem to be a very welcoming bunch. As Joey and Kelsey head into 2025, hopefully their relationship will continue to thrive, and they'll live happily ever after in Los Angeles.
The Bachelor season 29 starring Grant Ellis premieres on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.