The Bachelor's latest leading man Joey Graziadei could regret his time as a contestant on Dancing With The Stars. Viewers last saw him during his proposal to finalist Kelsey Anderson, who now joins the live audience weekly to watch him compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy. So far, he's been doing well and might be a top contender.
However, online speculation is rampant that Joey's latest career move may be a disaster for his romantic relationship. He has made specific dancing partner requests, his personal life lacked stability before the show, and this new notoriety may drive a wedge in his engagement before he can even make it down the aisle. Could Joey and Kelsey be the next victims of the Dancing With The Stars curse for Bachelor Nation alums?
Joey Is Branching Out Too Soon
Joey's New Dance Partner
Joey's journey in the public eye began with his fight to win Charity Lawson's heart and led to him becoming The Bachelor season 28 lead. Not since Colton Underwood's season have so many female contestants quit the show, but through heartbreak and tears, Joey found his current fiance, Kelsey. However, after the cameras stopped rolling, the two experienced real-world complications on their way to the altar.
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Joey and Kelsey struggled with cohabitating as a new couple. This caused rumors to surface that the relationship was already in trouble. With this interpersonal instability still present, Joey would have been wise to work through the challenges first before joining a new TV series, especially one that involves him dancing intimately with alluring professional dancer, Jenna Johnson.
Joey's Dancing With The Stars Demand Shows Insecurity About His Engagement
Engagement Doubts
During a podcast interview with Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti on The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous podcast, Joey confirmed that he requested a married dancing partner to minimize the idea that he and his partner were in a showmance. He even had Jenna's husband Val, also a professional dancer on the show, give him a tutorial on how to simulate an intimate connection with Jenna to present a more convincing Rumba to the judges. However, his presence on the show may come with unexpected consequences for his relationship with Kelsey.
With this sensational exposure comes an influx of new female fans and followers that are sure to offer outside attention and adoration, which may not sit well with bride-to-be Kelsey.
A new side of Joey is being divulged weekly. This is a side that showcases his charisma, determination, and dance moves that his social media does not show. With this sensational exposure comes an influx of new female fans and followers that are sure to offer outside attention and adoration, which may not sit well with bride-to-be Kelsey.
Joey Is Waiting Too Long To Get Married
Delaying Marriage
Joey exhibits a high amount of dancing potential, as evidenced by his positive judge reviews and top scores on the current leaderboard. If he can keep up that momentum, he is a shoo-in for finale night and potentially the win. This would open the door to new show opportunities that would further keep him preoccupied instead of wedding planning.
With his focus on performance and learning multiple dance styles in short amounts of time, that doesn't leave much room for solidifying Joey's relationship with Kelsey. Even though Joey's interviews indicate he is devoted to providing relationship reassurance, what started as a fun idea to try something new could quickly evolve into a mountain of problems insurmountable for his engagement to survive. Hopefully, this doesn't make or break Joey and Kelsey's relationship,
