The Bachelor's leading man, Joey Graziadei, has sparked rumors regarding his commitment to his partner, Kelsey Anderson. These rumors, prompted by the pair's overactive social media accounts and Joey’s close-knit relationship with another woman, have led audiences to believe that the couple may be concealing some interpersonal turmoil. Joey’s recent actions have furthered these claims, with the pair drawing attention to their seemingly flawless relationship.
Joey and Kelsey met on The Bachelor season 28 and sparks flew almost instantly. The couple’s budding romance seemingly outshined his strong connection with contender Daisy Kent as Joey ultimately proposed to Kelsey during the season’s finale. The pair have been going strong ever since, but many fans suspect Joey and Kelsey are concealing problems. The couple reminds viewers of their sound relationship while concerns regarding Joey’s actions are shared across platforms. With Joey dedicating his recent performance on Dancing With The Stars to his wife, some question if the couple are redirecting the public's attention amid backlash.
Joey and His Dance Partner Have Become Concerningly Close
Joey Has Formed An Intimate Bond With His Coworker
Following Joey’s stint on The Bachelor, he took on the challenge of competing on Dancing With The Stars. After insisting on being paired with a partner “in a successful and healthy relationship,” he was paired with veteran dancer, Jenna Johnson. This decision was seemingly influenced by Joey’s request and her 10-year marriage with her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy. Jenna was disappointed by the assignment, having hoped to be paired with wide receiver Danny Amendola. Despite her resounding disappointment, she ultimately embraced her reality TV partner and found herself forming a close bond with the Pennsylvania native.
The dancing partners’ relationship grew stronger throughout the season with the pair synchronized and in tune with one another’s bodies. As the competitions have grown in difficulty, the pair have found their rhythm and shocked fans with their complementary physical abilities. Joey and Jenna can be seen spending extended periods one-on-one and updating fans on their personal development. An image uploaded on Joey’s Instagram sparked a debate, with Jenna’s hand resting on his chest and Joey’s hand on her lower back. Many have questioned how Kelsey grapples with the dancing partners' intimate dances.
Joey And Kelsey Have Been Overcompensating Among Rumors
Joey And Kelsey Have Never Been Better
Joey and Kelsey have made a substantial effort to quell the rumors by overloading fans with updates on their relationship. With every post jovial, some wonder how genuine their social media presence is. Their cheery facade has not discouraged critics from pointing out their concerns.
Kelsey was defensive when questioned about her stance on Joey and Jenna’s sensual dances and photoshoots. She answered a commenter, who asked why Jenna was posed so intimately with Kelsey’s fiancé by offering, “I don’t know, maybe because it’s her job?” While the reality stars had originally addressed the rumors, they have now opted to redirect attention to their romantic success and ignore the claims altogether.
Joey’s Dance Dedication Seems To Distract The Critics
Joey Pays Homage To His Fiance
Joey and Jenna have remained strong competitors on DWTS as the pair exceed expectations and compete with co-star Chandler Kinney for first place. As the challenges grow in intensity, their close bond and capabilities grow as well. Despite the difficulties, Joey has shared his excitement and enjoyment of the process. In an interview with Us Weekly, Joey thanked Kelsey for her ongoing support. Inspired by his fiance’s loyalty, Joey has dedicated his next performance to Kelsey.
The sweet tribute has redirected critics' focus and subverted the rumors, making the homage a necessary respite from the negative commentary.
DWTS revealed the next episode will honor those most important in the performers’ lives. Joey and Jenna will dance the waltz to “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims and Kelsey couldn’t be more elated. In the interview, Kelsey stated, “I love all his dances, but this one’s definitely gonna be extra special for me.” The sweet tribute has redirected critics' focus and subverted the rumors, making the homage a necessary respite from the negative commentary. While the dedication was undoubtedly genuine, it may be a good tactic to prove that Kelsey has no reason to be jealous of the co-star.
Joey and Kelsey of The Bachelor season 28 seem content with their relationship and their marriage on the horizon. However, several red flags indicate that the couple may be hiding some inner turmoil. Only time will tell if the couple are as resilient as they seem.
