Star and leading man of The Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, has made headlines for his suspicious activity following his engagement to competition winner, Kelsey Anderson. The Pennsylvania native, though seemingly establishing a strong connection with love interest Daisy Kent, ultimately chose to propose to Kelsey during the season’s finale. Notably, the wedding has been postponed while rumors regarding their relationship’s stability spread.
Following Joey’s stint on The Bachelor season 28, Joey was invited to participate in Dancing With The Stars. According to the celebrity couple, his involvement in the dancing competition prompted them to push the wedding back. This decision enabled Joey to focus on his performance. While the competition has allowed the couple to slow down and embrace new opportunities, it seems to have brought on more drama. As the couple struggles to prove their solidity, audiences question whether the bachelor regrets his romantic commitments.
Joey's Made A Special DWTS Demand
Joey Tries To Avoid Any Jealousy
Joey has been under fire since The Bachelor finale for several reasons. Because of his association with drama, he entered DWTS with demands. Joey stated that he was uncomfortable being paired with a woman unless she was, “in a successful and healthy relationship.” Hoping to subvert the rumors, and potentially assuage Kelsey’s jealousy, he insisted on being partnered with a minimally risky dancer. Subsequently, Joey was assigned to veteran dancer, Jenna Johnson.
However, as the pair have grown emotionally and physically comfortable with one another, other concerns have arisen. The partners have spent hours together perfecting intimate dance moves. Their work has seemingly paid off with the couple remaining front-runners for the competition. Unfortunately, their intimate dances, arguably flirtatious videos, and controversial posing have only raised more red flags.
Joey seems to have a laid-back personality. While Kelsey took to TikTok to shut down the allegations against her fiancé, he has remained virtually silent. Outside of insisting that he and Jenna’s relationship is purely professional, he has not addressed any additional controversies directly. It seems like Joey would rather lie low. He may wish he had not involved himself with this public romance.
Joey is grappling with adjusting from one competition to the next, evading public outrage regarding his love life, perfecting his performances, and avoiding triggering jealousy in his fiancé. He is likely second-guessing the decisions that have led him to this point. Remaining in the public eye is difficult. It’s especially difficult when Joey's future wife is bombarded with anxiety-inducing concerns regarding his loyalty.
Joey's Been Making Some Weird Decisions Lately
Joey Defended Felon Anna Delvey
Joey went out of his way in an interview with TheU.S.Sun to defend co-star of DWTS season 33, Anna Delvey. Anna was convicted of several crimes, including grand larceny, after establishing a false persona as a German heiress and scamming countless people and businesses. While her involvement in the show alone has stirred controversy, Joey’s generous comments have fans questioning his judgment and intentions.
Many have questioned why the convicted felon, sporting a rhinestone-covered ankle monitor, would be allowed to participate in the celebrity-driven show. Anna, the subject of Netflix's original series, Inventing Anna, has rocketed into stardom since its release. She has been struggling to avoid deportation following her conviction but after receiving an invitation to join DWTS and permission from ICE, she took on the opportunity.
Her detached response summarizes the level of concern she had shared regarding the drama and her participation.
Critics were livid to see the criminal given a platform. With fans vowing to vote Anna off, she seemed unsurprised by her ultimate elimination. When asked by host, Julianne Hough, if she’d learned anything from the competition, Anna laughed and offered, “Nothing.” Her detached response summarizes the level of concern she had shared regarding the drama and her participation. Still, fans were shocked to see Joey defending the felon.
In the interview, Joey stated, "To tell you the truth, I've gotten to meet Anna a few times. She seems great.” His controversial stance has attracted more criticism, with fans wondering why the star would stick his neck out for a competitor and felon. Joey’s stardom could have changed his ethical standards. Adversely, Joey may have established an intimate connection with the competitor, as the dancers often work interpersonally. It may be possible that the star has taken the opportunity to explore other romantic interests. Either way, his decision to defend Anna disappointed many viewers.
