Joey and Kelsey hit it off right away, and she was a front-runner throughout the season. Kelsey winning Joey's final rose was such a foregone conclusion that Joey's runner-up, Daisy Kent, quit before the final rose ceremony. After getting engaged on The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey dove headfirst into the relationship. They committed to each other and moved in together right away. Joey and Kelsey share a lot about their lives on social media, and fans love watching their relationship grow.
Joey & Kelsey's Love Story
Kelsey Didn't Win Joey's First Impression Rose
Kelsey wasn't the first woman whom Joey fell in love with on national television, as that honor belongs to Charity Lawson. Joey made his television debut during Charity's season of The Bachelorette. He fell hard for Charity, making it to her final two alongside Dotun Olubeko. Joey was crushed when Charity gave her final rose to Dotun, sending him home empty-handed and broken-hearted. Though it was hard for Joey to see it at the time, it would turn out to be the best thing to ever happened to him.Kelsey may not have won Joey's first impression rose, but she won his last. They fell deeper in love throughout the season. By the time The Bachelor season 28 finale aired, Kelsey's win was a foregone conclusion. Even Joey's runner-up, Daisy, knew Kelsey was about to win Joey's final rose. In an unprecedented Bachelor moment, Daisy went to Kelsey's hotel room to surrender. By the end of the season, it was clear to anyone with eyes that Joey and Kelsey were meant to be.
Joey & Kelsey Deeply Committed Right Away
They Dove Head First Into The Deep End Of Their Love
Though Joey and Kelsey often do things separately, which is probably good for their relationship, they also spend plenty of time together.
When Joey was cast in Dancing With The Stars season 33 after their engagement, Joey moved to Los Angeles, where the dance competition show films in front of a live studio audience. Instead of moving to California by himself, he took Kelsey with him. She sat in the audience to cheer for her fiancé every night. Buoyed by her love and support, Joey went on to win the whole show. He and Kelsey decided to stay in Los Angeles long-term, and it's where they live now.
Joey & Kelsey Love To Be Together
But They Can Also Be Apart
Since getting engaged on The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey have focused on getting to know each other. To do so, they've spent a lot of time together and time apart. I'm convinced that's one reason they're such a great couple. By spending time with their other friends, they never let themselves get tired of each other. In April, Joey posted Instagram images of himself taking an Italian cooking class with his friends, and his final dish of pasta looks delicious. Taking a cooking class was an item on Joey's 30 before 30 list.
Though there have been many great couples to come out of The Bachelor franchise, Joey and Kelsey are my personal favorite.
Though there have been many great couples to come out of The Bachelor franchise, Joey and Kelsey are my personal favorite. Not only are they uniquely compatible, but they are accessible. They share a lot about their relationship on social media, which makes fans feel like they know them. They also don't sugarcoat things or pretend to be perfect, and I appreciate their honesty. They recently announced that they'd be tying the knot in summer 2027, and I have no doubt they'll live happily ever after.
