The Bachelor season 28’s Joey Graziadei may have finally found love with his fiance Kelsey Anderson, but he’s fueling rumors that he’s returning to reality TV after a recent podcast appearance. While Joey’s original appearance on The Bachelorette season 20 with Charity Lawson left him a heartbroken fan-favorite, Bachelor Nation was thrilled to see him lead his season of The Bachelor. Open and honest about his journey, Joey’s time on The Bachelor season 28 was spent deliberately looking for his person, and with Kelsey, it appears he’s found his match, but the star may not be finished with reality TV.
While Joey and Kelsey have spoken extensively about settling down after their whirlwind romance finished airing, Joey may have another reality TV opportunity in mind first. During a recent appearance on Bachelor Nation alum Jason Tartick’s podcast, Trading Secrets, Joey revealed that he’s expecting an influx of money soon, leading many to speculate about why that might be. Though Joey kept quiet about the reason behind his big payday, some have wondered if he may appear on the next season of Dancing With The Stars, which traditionally comes with a big payout.
Bachelor Nation Has Strong History With Dancing With The Stars
While Joey may not be gearing up for an appearance on the ABC dance competition series, he’d be in good company. Dancing With The Stars has a long history of featuring leads and contestants from The Bachelor. Most recently, Joey’s ex, Charity, competed in the flashy dance competition, making it to the finals. Dating back to The Bachelor season 13’s winner Melissa Rycroft, Dancing With The Stars has become an almost logical next step for those coming out of the Bachelor mansion. Along with Melissa, who competed twice on DWTS, many other Bachelor alumni have competed for the mirrorball trophy.
Most notably, The Bachelorette season 11’s lead Kaitlyn Bristowe won the mirrorball on Dancing With The Stars season 29 after being told to turn the series down in 2016 by Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss. Other notable Bachelor alumni to appear on DWTS include Trista Sutter, the first ever Bachelorette, Nick Viall, Hannah Brown, Sean Lowe, and Gabby Windey. While Joey would be among great company if he chose to appear on the series, it’s possible that his comments weren’t geared toward another reality TV appearance. As a tennis pro, Joey would likely have a leg up on the competition.
With Joey and Kelsey moving into the next phase of their life together, it’s possible that an appearance on Dancing With The Stars could be a great move for the couple. The series, which airs live in Los Angeles, could allow the couple to move away from Kelsey’s native New Orleans and see what comes next. Though it’s unclear how Joey would fare in the competition, Dancing With The Stars would show off a whole new side to the former Bachelor. After dealing with the stress of The Bachelor, Joey could surely handle the pressure of the ballroom.
