Former star of The Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, is under fire for several scandals revolving around his relationship with Kelsey Anderson. Joey and Kelsey met on season 28 of the hit reality TV show, with their budding romance taking fans by surprise. While Daisy Kent seemed like the strongest competitor for this Pennsylvania native, Joey ultimately proposed to Kelsey during the season finale. The pair have been together ever since.
While the pair are seemingly happy, many critics are suspicious of The Bachelor season 28 coupling as their excessively positive relationship updates feel like overcompensation. Kelsey drew some attention in a TikTok post, with lyrics describing a cheating partner, but negated criticism with the caption, “I’m fully in a healthy and loving relationship.” Despite the couple’s protests, there have been several indications that the relationship has had a rocky start. With the pair debuting on television, nationwide criticism is inevitable. The numerous red flags are not helping their case.
Joey Is Exhibiting Diva Behavior On Dancing With The Stars
Joey Had Demands
Like many alumni, Joey was featured on Dancing With The Stars after his stint on The Bachelor. This dancing compensation pairs celebrities with professional dancers, allowing those featured on television a little extra screen time. Joey was paired with veteran competitor, Jenna Johnson, and their chemistry is tangible with synchronized and intimate moves. They have proved to be successful partners as they remain in the competition and improve with every performance. Interestingly, Joey had some demands before entering the competition.
In an interview with The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast, Joey and Jenna talked candidly about their intentions and hopes for the season. Joey wanted to be “comfortable” with his dance partner, citing the numerous rumors spread regarding his relationship. Hoping to quiet the critics, he requested a partner “in a successful and healthy relationship.” With Jenna married to Val Chmerkovskiy for the last 10 years, she became the obvious choice for the selective reality TV star. However, she did not share the same excitement about the show’s pairing decision.
Joey’s Dancing Partner Was Disappointed By The Pairing
Jenna Johnson Did Not Want To Be Joey's Partner
Jenna actually dissed Joey by sharing that she was disappointed that Joey was her dance partner for the season. According to the professional, she had her heart set on co-star Danny Amendola, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. In the interview, she admitted that she’d pleaded, “This is my year. I’m going to get the NFL guy.” Since she’s “never had a football player,” Jenna was convinced that the opportunity had finally presented itself. With Joey’s insistence on a less “risky” pairing, she was assigned to him instead.
Joey has since grown on her, with Jenna claiming that they “connected very easily.” Their connection can be seen on stage as well as on social media, with Joey and Jenna having developed a close companionship. One post in particular, featuring Joey and Jenna beaming, with her hand on his chest and his hand on her lower back, has raised serious concerns over the boundaries of their relationship. With the pair’s intimate dances and poses shared online, critics are pointing out more red flags when it comes to Joey and Kelsey’s relationship.
Joey's Trying Too Hard To Show His Relationship With Kelsey Is Okay
Joey Is Overcompensating With Too Many Relationship Posts
As previously stated, Joey and Kelsey have done everything to prove that they’re stronger than ever. Kelsey has come out to explain her position on the intimate pictures and dances. In a TikTok post, she addresses critics who’ve questioned Joey and Jenny’s movements and poses, saying, “I don’t know, maybe because it’s her job?” Her defensive response did little to stop the negative press, with more critics vying to find cracks in her and Joey’s relationship.
Does the couple have something to prove or are they truly living happily ever after?
Meanwhile, Joey has taken to TikTok to bombard fans with videos of him and Kelsey spending time together. With every joyous post, more and more fans have questioned how genuine their online presence is. The seemingly perfect couple has maintained a happy facade that is starting to feel counterproductive. The couple may have something to prove, but they could be living happily ever after.
Following Joey and Kelsey’s time on The Bachelor, audiences have watched Kelsey’s fiancé engage in arguably manipulative behavior. As the couple constantly reminds fans of their irrefutable success, some are catching on to what feels like a faked display of happiness. Whether or not the couple has truly found their “one and only,” they can expect online criticism for the duration of their televised relationship. Only time will tell if they are as content as they seem.
