The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei is once again trying to prove to skeptical members of Bachelor Nation that he is not having any money problems, no matter what red flags may be flying. Joey and the winner of The Bachelor season 28, Kelsey Anderson, have been under intense scrutiny since they officially became a couple in the finale. While they have tried on multiple occasions to prove that they are a solid and happy couple, there have been a lot of skepticism and rumors in recent weeks, including Kelsey allegedly being somewhat overbearing and Joey's financial issues.
" Slay king! Gettin that credit score up! "
In his most recent attempt to prove that he was only having a temporary financial setback, a sponsored ad was posted to Joey's Instagram account. In a photo, he could be seen leaning against an SUV, with a caption that said, "Can’t have a golf weekend without a ride that can hold your gear," and included a golf emoji at the end.
While many commenters questioned Joey's ability to afford such a vehicle, including some snide remarks about credit scores, some seem more supportive. One commenter, @suzette.weller, said, "Slay king! Gettin that credit score up!" which Joey then liked in response.
Has Joey Graziadei Done Enough To Prove He Doesn’t Have Financial Issues?
Joey & Kelsey Are Working Hard To Build A Strong Foundation
The Bachelor couple has been in defense mode since they became a couple, constantly defending their relationship and the choices they make together. Joey and Kelsey have taken lavish vacations lately, which raised eyebrows since it was not too long ago that Joey revealed he had missed a credit card payment and had an 80-point drop in his credit score. However, he is working hard to show that this was only a temporary setback and that he is on track to regain those lost points. Joey also wants to prove he and Kelsey are not living beyond their means.
Critics of the couple have pointed out some red flags surrounding their financial situation, including the fact that Joey moved into the home that Kelsey shares with her roommates. He has not taught tennis in a while, and Kelsey quit her job as a junior project manager after production ended. Concerns arose when Joey and Kelsey revealed they were living off his credit cards because they had not been working for a while. However, there is a method to their madness: Kelsey and Joey have become media influencers, so their vacations and the parties they attend are technically “business.”
While becoming an influencer doesn't guarantee a solid, stable career, Kelsey and Joey would be crazy not to take advantage of their accounts' constantly growing following right now. The couple has been invited to CMT Award parties and yacht parties with other Bachelor Nation stars, and has multiple partnerships with a variety of brands. While they do not owe anyone an explanation of their plans, Kelsey previously mentioned that she intends to go back to work eventually but that she is currently focused on her relationship with Joey and influencing.
This is not the first time Joey has changed direction in his life, either. He previously decided that he no longer wanted to pursue his communication education and continue in the corporate world. Joey seems to be a bit of a free spirit who will adapt to whatever situation he is put in, and Kelsey seems like his true match, with her willingness to be spur-of-the-moment and spontaneous with him. This can come across as having an unstable, unsustainable relationship, but Kelsey and Joey continue to be unbothered by all of the naysayers.
