The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Join Yet Another Reality Show As New Career Move Forces Them Into Long-Distance Relationship Again

The Bachelor season 28 couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson have taken to Instagram to tease their upcoming appearance on another reality show. Ever since The Bachelor season 28 ended, Joey and Kelsey have made the rounds separately and together on several other ABC shows, including The Golden Bachelor, The Golden Bachelorette, Celebrity Family Feud, 9-1-1, and Joey's winning run in Dancing With The Stars season 33. They have also been dealing with their long-distance relationship due to Joey's stint on the DWTS Live 2025 tour.

In an Instagram Story, American Idol revealed that Joey and Kelsey attended a season 23 taping at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii. The Story included a photograph of the American Idol stage with an insert of Joey and Kelsey posing together. The caption read, "Love is in the air! @joeygraziadei & @kelseyanderson are soaking up the IDOL vibes at @disneyaulani!" Joey and Kelsey also shared Instagram Stories about their American Idol appearance.

What Joey & Kelsey Joining American Idol Audience Means

Joey & Kelsey Are ABC's Favorite Couple

It's no surprise that ABC would want to showcase Joey and Kelsey on as many different shows as possible, including American Idol. They're one of The Bachelor's only successful relationships, along with fellow engaged couple Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, and married lovebirds Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici. With only three happy couples after 28 Bachelor seasons, ABC needs Joey and Kelsey to prove that the show is still relevant.

Joey and Kelsey are fan-favorites who have not only proven that The Bachelor format can still work after two decades on the air but have also crossed over into other reality TV shows as well. This list includes The Golden Bachelorette season 1 starring Joan Vassos, in which Kelsey's dad, Mark Anderson, was a contestant, so they also made appearances on the show.

Also, Joey's DWTS season 33 win was mainly due to his and Jenna's incredible talent, but it also partially happened because his fans supported him and voted for him every week. This was proof that Bachelor Nation loves Joey, and he could bring in ratings for whatever show he was on. In addition, it was very sweet to see Kelsey in the audience cheering him on as he progressed through the competition, which was another reason that fans tuned in.

Our Take On Joey & Kelsey Teasing American Idol Appearance

Joey & Kelsey Will Continue To Appear On ABC Shows

Since Joey and Kelsey have been so popular and successful in all of their ABC appearances, the network will surely want to continue to feature them as much as possible. Teasing that Joey and Kelsey will be in the audience of American Idol season 23's Hawaii week is a genius idea, especially because Joey used to live in Hawaii, so they could even tie that in. Bachelor Nation fans who don't watch American Idol might tune in to see if Joey and Kelsey are simply shown in the audience, or if they have a bigger role.

Joey and Kelsey's American Idol season 23 appearance is unexpected but very exciting. It's fantastic that they're getting the opportunity to experience so many fun things as a couple, including getting a sneak peek at the American Idol contestants as they perform in Hawaii ahead of the premiere. Joey and Kelsey are ABC's golden couple, and they'll surely be featured on our screens for many years to come.