The Bachelor season 28’s Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson could be getting a reality show, which would help them put the constant breakup rumors surrounding their relationship to rest. Joey’s first reality TV appearance may have been as a part of The Bachelorette season 20 with Charity Lawson, but his time on screen was just beginning on the show. As a charismatic, adventurous contestant on the series, Joey got to know Charity and the other guys of his season well, but his search for love wouldn’t come to a close during Charity’s finale episode. Instead, Joey would lead a season.
The Bachelor season 28 was the time for Joey to shine on his own, getting the opportunity to get to know over 30 women and hoping that he’d find someone he could spend his life with. Quickly enamored with Kelsey, Joey got to know several of the contestants along with his future fiancé, sharing parts of himself that he hadn’t during The Bachelorette. In a position of power, Joey was able to empathize with the contestants on the series and took the decisions he had to make as the lead seriously. He found himself falling for Kelsey, and eventually proposed.
While Joey and Kelsey’s relationship has been sweet to watch unfold after The Bachelor, some have struggled to see their happiness for what it is. Despite knowing that Joey and Kelsey have been open about their issues and shared more than the typical Bachelor couple, Bachelor Nation is often sour about the fact that the couple isn’t behaving in an open enough or honest enough manner. The pair have been sharing more about their future plans, feelings, and reactions to the things going on around them, but many viewers have struggled to grasp that they’re not facing major adversity together.
Throughout their post-show relationship, Joey and Kelsey have been upfront about the fact that they’re putting their relationship first, even in moments where it may not seem like it. Joey, who’s currently competing in Dancing With The Stars season 33, has been doing his best to combat the rumors in front of the camera, while Kelsey has been sharing her thoughts on people slamming her relationship on social media. Though both have been candid about how hurtful the rumors about them swirling around have been, Joey and Kelsey may need to do something genuinely drastic to set the record straight.
Joey & Kelsey Have Been Dealing With Serious Relationship Backlash
They Haven’t Had A Calm Moment Since The Finale
As Joey and Kelsey have been living their lives outside of the Bachelor bubble, things have changed in both positive and negative ways. Without the shroud of mystery that was settled around their relationship, Joey and Kelsey have been able to get to know each other in public spaces and share more openly with new fans and regular Bachelor viewers. The downside, however, is that their relationship is facing more public scrutiny than ever.
Joey, whose time on DWTS was strongly advised against by Bachelor Nation as they thought it would be unkind to Kelsey, has been doing everything he can to combat the rumors using his post-show interviews. Explaining that there shouldn’t be a need for people to be investigating their relationship so seriously, Joey has been upfront about how happy he is with Kelsey, and informed viewers that things are going well between them. Despite the reassurances, viewers refuse to believe that things could be simple for Kelsey and Joey.
Joey’s Time On Dancing With The Stars Is Coming To An End
His Competition Will Come To An End
As Joey and Kelsey have moved forward in their relationship, they’ve dealt with some similar pitfalls to other Bachelor Nation couples in the past. For example, many felt that Joey’s decision to go on Dancing With The Stars would be a major dealbreaker for the pair. Historically, when Bachelor Nation contestants or leads go on DWTS directly after their season, things become more difficult in their fresh relationships and they go on to fail.
While Joey and Kelsey likely took their time deciding about Dancing With The Stars, they ultimately chose to have Joey compete. Many doubted Joey would do well on the show, but the grace and agility he’s used in playing tennis throughout his life helped him to become a competent dancer quickly. He’s been able to hone his skills with his partner Jenna Johnson throughout the DWTS season, but things are coming to an end in the ballroom within the coming weeks. Joey’s time on DWTS may be ending, but whether he wins the competition or not, his reality TV presence is likely just getting started.
Joey Recently Revealed He & Kelsey Are Staying In Los Angeles
The Couple Is Settling Into A New Lifestyle
Although Joey and Kelsey are originally from Pennsylvania and Louisiana, respectively, the pair have discussed having a fresh start together in another state throughout their relationship. When they first got off The Bachelor, the couple were certain they were going to be living in New York City within a year, as both have wanted to live in the city for their entire lives. While they were dealing with the hurry-up-and-wait nature of the entertainment industry, the pair were living in Kelsey’s Louisiana home, but moved to Los Angeles for the DWTS season.
Although Joey and Kelsey were certain about New York when they first debuted their relationship, after spending months together in LA and being able to take on new opportunities, the couple decided to stay in California for a time. Joey shared the news during a post-show interview after a recent episode of DWTS, sharing that the pair have decided to see if they could enjoy living in Los Angeles long term. While Joey and Kelsey likely have other plans for later in their lives, they have opportunities in LA that they can’t pass up.
The Bachelor Couple Could Be Getting Their Own Show To Shut Down Haters
They Should Use It As A Platform
Although it’s still too soon to tell, Joey and Kelsey could be gearing up for their own reality show after Dancing With The Stars comes to an end. With the couple working in the entertainment industry, it’s clear that Joey and Kelsey both enjoy the spotlight. Kelsey has been sharing her humor on TikTok while Joey has been expressing himself on TV, which means a show of their own could be the next step. Joey and Kelsey could ward off the rumors of a split once and for all after The Bachelor with a show that focuses on them alone.
