The Bachelor star and leading man, Joey Graziadei, attracted attention for his activities following the season’s finale. Joey’s good-natured and charismatic personality left his 32 contestants swooning, but only one could win his heart. While front-runners Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson seemed like great matches for the Pennsylvania native, the former self-eliminated at the last minute, having recognized Joey’s love for Kelsey. Joey ultimately proposed to Kelsey during the finale. The pair have been together ever since.
Following Joey and Kelsey’s romantic pursuits on The Bachelor season 28, Joey participated in Dancing With The Stars. This dance competition, while a fantastic opportunity to further his online presence and accrue a larger following, has impeded their relationship. The wedding has been postponed as the pair juggle reality television, finding their roots, navigating fame, and maintaining their appearance online. With countless fans vying to see the couple tie the knot, The Bachelor star can expect to endure backlash if he backs out of the marriage.
Joey's Dragging Out His Engagement
Fans May Lose Interest In The Bachelor Star
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Joey has attracted thousands of fans throughout his appearance on the show and subsequent involvement in DWTS. As he grows more active online and on television, he has seen a remarkable increase in supporters. Joey’s Instagram account, as of October, stands at a whopping 892k followers. With most of his fans joining him and Kelsey’s journey from The Bachelor, many want to see his commitment to his fiance come to fruition. If the pair keep stalling, some may lose interest and stop interacting with their pages. Joey will undoubtedly be chastised heavily online to the point of cancelation.
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With interaction comes profit. If the couple loses a majority of their followers, they will no longer make monetary gains through social media. With the pair relocating to LA to accommodate Joey’s new dancing gig, and their exploding pages highly profitable, it seems their online presence is supporting them financially. Brand collaborations are further evidence of their latest career opportunity. Maintaining the public’s interest, and marrying as promised, is in their best interest.
He Needs To Give The World A Happy Ending
The Bachelor Fans Expect A Marriage
With the entirety of their romance on the show leading up to the wedding, fans expect to see the ceremony. The marriage is, at the end of the day, the ultimate goal of the competition. Like a sentence without a period, the competition doesn’t feel complete without the wedding. Many are frustrated to see the pair moving so slowly when other Bachelor alums have gotten married months after their season’s finale.
Younger generations, having grown up in a digital age, are used to instant gratification. It won’t take long before fans get tired of waiting. As previously stated, Joey will need to follow through on his commitment if he would like to maintain his popularity and social status. Otherwise, the tennis coach can expect furious fans and incalculable backlash.
Joey's DWTS Drama & Other Scandals Might Hurt His Reputation
Joey Has Already Been Criticized
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Joey is already on thin ice with rumors spiraling about his involvement with dance partner, Jenna Johnson. Joey entered the competition with a major demand: he wanted to be partnered with a dancer in a “successful and healthy relationship.” Joey wanted to avoid sparking more rumors regarding his loyalty as fans questioned the authenticity of their overly joyous relationship updates. Unfortunately, as the pair have grown comfortable with one another, both emotionally and physically, some critics have suspected bad behavior from Joey.
Due to Joey’s demands, Jenna was assigned to Joey. Jenna was the obvious choice, having been in a relationship with her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, for 10 years. While initially disappointed, as she hoped to be partnered with retired NFL wide receiver, Danny Amendola, Joey grew on the veteran dancer. The pair have spent countless hours together, perfecting their intimate routines. Certain social media posts, on Joey’s Instagram, have raised concerns over the boundaries of their relationship.
Joey is one canceled wedding away from ruining his reputationOutside these concerns, Joey has had to dispel rumors regarding his financial literacy as the star commented about his credit score plummeting 80 points during the filming. This financial oversight raised major red flags. Additionally, the pair’s difficulty in finding and purchasing a home indicates that Joey was not properly prepared for the commitment of marriage. Joey is one canceled marriage away from ruining his reputation.
Joey has remained in the public eye since his involvement in The Bachelor. Since the season’s finale, and his engagement to winner Kelsey, Joey has focused on DTWS rather than marriage. The star risks public scrutiny and defamation as the ceremony’s date is continuously pushed back. He will want to follow through on his commitments to avoid ultimate “cancelation.”
