Joey Graziadei Shares How Fiancée Keeps Him Grounded During DWTS

As I delve deeper into the lives of these Bachelor Nation stars, I can’t help but marvel at their journeys! It’s like reading a captivating novel where love stories unfold and characters evolve.


Joey Graziadei will always remember to stop to smell the roses thanks to Kelsey Anderson.

Indeed, the celebrity from “The Bachelor” attributes his girlfriend for helping him stay humble throughout his stint on “Dancing with the Stars.

Joey shared an exclusive insight with TopMob News on October 8th, stating, “There are numerous instances in the show where for a brief moment, I can catch a glance at my partner, Jenna Johnson. When her eyes meet mine and she smiles or I return a kiss, it reminds me to enjoy the performance and remember that it’s just a show.

In a straightforward and conversational manner, the 29-year-old expressed, “Every week, her presence, the emotions we share, and the special moments we create together truly matter a great deal to me.

Plus, Kelsey is the “social media queen” behind his and Jenna’s rehearsal videos.

Joey exclaimed, “Every week, she provides us with new ideas! She consistently offers her support in this manner, and it’s simply fantastic every time!

Similarly, Jenna deeply values Kelsey’s support, to such an extent that she’d be willing to swap Joey for the influencer on the dance floor.

Speaking as a lifestyle enthusiast, I must share that my experiences have led me to the possibility of having a female partner in the future. My dance partnership with JoJo Siwa on DWTS last year has certainly opened my eyes to new possibilities for relationships. Who knows what the next season holds?

Currently, Kelsey is hoping that Joey and Jenna win the Mirrorball Trophy. She has even gone so far as to dismiss rumors suggesting she was envious of their stage chemistry.

 

In her Sept. 19 TikTok video, Kelsey explained, “People often ask me, ‘Kelsey, why is Jenna touching your man in that way?’ To which I reply, ‘Well, perhaps because it’s her profession? Maybe because she’s a skilled dancer and needs to touch him to perform dance routines?’

During an interview, the 26-year-old who got engaged on ‘The Bachelor’ season 28 mentioned that she isn’t possessive because her partner had previously dated 31 other women while they were together.

She jokingly added, “And I won the Super Bowl ring.”

Who else in Bachelor Nation is feeling rosy in their relationship? Keep reading to find out.

In her September 19th TikTok post, Kelsey replied casually to the question, “Why is Jenna touching your man like that?” She suggested two possible reasons: “Perhaps it’s her job, as a professional dancer, she needs to touch him for dancing.

As a devoted partner reflecting on my journey on The Bachelor’s season 28, I can assure you that I’m not one to harbor jealousy. After all, I shared my time with Joey while he was simultaneously courting 31 other women during our relationship.

She jokingly added, “And I won the Super Bowl ring.”

Who else in Bachelor Nation is feeling rosy in their relationship? Keep reading to find out.

Status: Split

In November 2022, Greg Grippo (a former suitor of Katie Thurston on The Bachelorette) appeared alongside Victoria Fuller during the final episode of Bachelor in Paradise season eight. It was there that they declared they were in a relationship. However, by April 2024, he disclosed that their romance had ended.

Prior to Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo confirming their relationship during the finale of Bachelor in Paradise’s 8th season, Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo had called off their engagement.

Status: Divorced

In the heart-warming events of November 2023, I was thrilled to accept Theresa Nist’s proposal as we graced the stage during the grand finale of the first season of ‘Golden Bachelor’. Our love story continued to unfold as we exchanged vows in a televised wedding ceremony in January 2024.

However, three months after their nuptials, the couple announced that they were breaking up.

During their interview on Good Morning America with Theresa in April 2024, Gerry explained, “Through many personal talks and careful examination of our circumstances, living arrangements, and more, we’ve reached a mutual agreement that it seems appropriate to end our marriage.

They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.

Status: Engaged

After courting 32 potential brides, tennis pro Joey Graziadei found his perfect match in project manager Kelsey Anderson. “I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” Joey told his final rose recipient, before getting down on one knee during his season’s March 2024 finale. “There is something about you. You have this infectious energy that makes me smile. It’s a feeling I’ve never had before.”

Imagining his forever with the Louisiana native, he continued, “I have known for a while that I’ve wanted to have a beautiful life, but I truly didn’t know how beautiful that life could be until I met you.”

Status: Split

Though underwater welder John Henry Spurlock (one of Charity Lawson‘s suitors) and nurse Kat Izzo (she competed for Zach Shallcross‘ heart) didn’t connect until midway through season nine of Bachelor in Paradise, they were willing to dive into the deep end. “I’m going to try something a little different,” he said while offering up an Ascher cut Neil Lane diamond. “I’m following my heart today. My heart’s telling me that you are amazing, you are everything that I’m looking for.” 

But days after the finale aired, the duo revealed they no longer saw forever in each other’s eyes. “While our paths are taking different directions due to our career goals not aligning,” they wrote in a joint Instagram post, “we are grateful for the love and support we’ve received from our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation.”

Status: Split

Despite her nerves about a Paradise engagement, an all-dressed-in-white Eliza Isichei (one of Clayton Echard‘s exes) happily accepted Aaron Bryant‘s oceanfront proposal. Touched by the software salesman’s decision to reach out to her mom for her blessing, she gushed, “I knew I was not in control of what was going to come out of my mouth.” 

The finale’s coda acknowledged Charity’s ex and marketing manager Eliza had hit some bumps after returning from Mexico, and days later they announced they had officially ended their engagement.

“Tricky emotions watching it all unfold,” he wrote on Instagram December 2023. “We’re leading our amicable split with nothing but positivity and mutual respect for one another.”

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share my excitement over the rollercoaster romance of Kylee Russell and Aven Jones. Though Kylee lamented that Aven hadn’t proposed during his time on The Bachelorette with Rachel Recchia, she eventually agreed to join him in Paradise and make things work.

Charity Lawson revealed her joy over the current season to TopMob News, an announcement that didn’t fully capture her grand finale in August 2023. Integrative medicine specialist Dotun Olubeko then proposed, declaring their love as “perfect,” and asking if she would transform their fairy tale into reality. The couple is contemplating a wedding in either 2025 or 2026, but before that, Charity will compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ On ‘The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose,’ Dotun told Charity, “You love to dance and have fun. We’ve discussed this—about how incredible this opportunity would be. And I am thrilled to tell you that you’re going to be on ‘Dancing With the Stars’! Let’s do this!

 

Status: Engaged

Zach shall get his happy ending. Despite more than a few Fantasy Suite-related stumbles, Zach Shallcross ended season 27 in March 2023 down on one knee. “I am so in love with you,” he told travel nurse Kaity Biggar. “You are my world. The love I feel for you is something I could have never imagined.”

In July 2023, the Texas-based duo made an even bigger step in their journey, with Kaity sharing on Instagram, “Officially roommates.” They’re currently planning their October 2025 vows. 

Their relationship status: Separated

Brandon Jones declared his eternal love for Serene Russell during their appearance on season seven of Paradise, expressing a desire to spend forever with her. However, their relationship didn’t last long; just five months after their engagement aired, they announced their separation in a joint statement on Instagram in May 2023. They acknowledged the difficulties of maintaining their relationship under public scrutiny and asked for understanding as they both were going through a painful experience filled with love.

Status: Separation

Status: Split

Well, it was certainly a journey. Susie Evans initially rejected Bachelor Clayton Echard‘s overtures during the 2022 finale only to reunite with him off-camera…and then split once again six months later. 

But the L.A.-based videographer insists their breakup was for the right reasons. “The people around me could see that my sparkle had dulled and I was far from thriving,” she wrote in a November 2022 post for her blog “Susie Was Like.” She acknowledged they “had joyous moments often, but deep down I was struggling and felt misaligned with the best version of me.”

In the year 2024, I was fortunate enough to develop a relationship with Justin Glaze from Bachelor Nation. However, by August of that same year, we found ourselves parting ways.

Status: Split

Minnesota elementary school teacher Michelle accepted a Neil Lane sparkler from Texas-based sales exec Nayte Olukoya—and a $200,000 check from producers to put toward their future home. But, ultimately, the pair just didn’t have the right foundation, announcing their breakup six months after their season’s finale aired in December 2021.

Though he said on The Viall Files, “There was lots of ups and downs, lots of arguments, lots of fights and just not really clicking, not really seeing eye-to-eye,” Nayte acknowledged that not having that final split conversation in person was “a dick move.”

As a devoted follower, I found myself completely immersed in Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian’s dream of tranquil Sunday mornings during the seventh season of BIP. However, our time together was limited, only spanning a handful of weekends.

Status: Split

On the sixth season of “Bachelor in Paradise,” the show’s initial same-sex couple announced their engagement, but they revealed their separation in October of 2019, which coincided with Halloween.

In their shared announcement on Instagram, they expressed that the deep love and concern for each other has always been central to their relationship. Their main focus has been ensuring the wellbeing of both parties. With hearts heavy with affection, they have decided it’s best for them to distance themselves in their relationship. Essentially, they want what’s best for each other in the long term, and at this moment, that means growing separately as individuals.

Current Status: Engaged

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Kenny Braasch, renowned boy band manager, expressed his profound affection for Mari Pepin as he placed a Neil Lane diamond ring on her finger during the finale of Paradise in 2021. “Mari, I am absolutely smitten by you,” he declared. “I can’t imagine my life without you.” Following their elimination from Bachelor Matt’s season and moving to Chicago together, Mari began planning their eternal union with Kenny. Their nuptials took place in a picturesque oceanfront ceremony attended by 65 guests in Puerto Rico in November 2023. However, before they tied the knot, they made a symbolic gesture of their unwavering love during a trip to the Bahamas in May 2023, getting matching tattoos.

Status: Married

Previously on Bachelor in Paradise season seven, Becca Kufrin (previously The Bachelorette) and Thomas Jacobs (a suitor from Katie Thurston’s season) started dating, split up during the show, but rekindled their relationship after production ended. In May 2022, they announced their engagement, with Becca taking the lead in propossing. “I hope that others can now feel empowered to challenge traditional norms,” she told TopMob News. Later in October, Thomas reciprocated the gesture. In September 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son named Benson. Becca shared on Instagram, “Words cannot express the love and admiration we have for this little man.” A few weeks after Benson’s birth, the couple decided to tie the knot in an impromptu ceremony on October 13, 2023.

Status: Split

In the season finale of “The Bachelorette” in 2021, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. They expressed their love for each other during their overnight date that included a paintball adventure, a cowboy soak, and a heart-to-heart talk under the night sky.

Bending down on a knee, Blake expressed to Katie, “You’re worthy of everything this world has to offer, and I’m thrilled to assist you and always be by your side from now on.

Approximately three months following the broadcast of their proposal, the pair revealed their separation. In a joint statement, they expressed their appreciation for the moments they experienced together and the year-long journey that unfolded, but after careful consideration, they determined that they are not ideally suited as life partners. They felt it was the kindest decision for both of them to proceed separately.

Current Status: In a Relationship

Status: Split

Following her replacement for Clare Crawley in the 2020 edition of The Bachelorette, Tayshia developed feelings for Zac Clark. Although they exited the show with an engagement, Tayshia subsequently disclosed that their relationship experienced its fair share of highs and lows.

In a new relationship, it can be challenging to disappear for a couple of weeks, right? And let me assure you, what I’m about to say is genuine and straightforward, she expressed during an episode of The Ben and Ashley I. Almost Famous podcast in August 2021.

Later on, she stated, “It seemed as if we needed to recall our reasons for being together. And I believe that’s completely reasonable.” However, it was announced by TopMob News in November 2021 that they had parted ways.

Status: Split

During season 16 of “The Bachelorette,” Clare became deeply smitten with Dale Moss. Intriguingly, they got engaged just four episodes into the series. However, the unexpected events didn’t cease as weeks later, when Tayshia took over from Clare and also received an engagement, Dale announced on social media that his relationship with the hairdresser had ended.

About a month later, whispers of reconciliation swirled around them as they were seen together. Fast forwarding to July 2021, after numerous reunions, Clare and Dale were solidly back together, complete with an engagement ring. However, they split up again in September. Now, Clare is blissfully married to Ryan Dawkins and they’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child together.

Status: Split

After his brief engagement to winner Hannah Ann Sluss and then subsequent split from runner-up Madison Prewett, fans were hopeful that the third time would be the charm for Peter. Alas, his romance with The Bachelor season 24 standout Kelley Flanagan wasn’t meant to be, the pilot sharing on New Year’s Eve 2020 that their nine-month relationship was grounded. 

Pete shared on Instagram that although our connection held many cherished moments, unfortunately it didn’t last, but Kelley remains someone I hold a unique affection towards.

In 2022, the couple made another attempt at flying again, only to announce in May of this year that their relationship had come to an end.

Status: Split

After the intense conclusion of last year, Madi and I decided to share on Instagram that we wouldn’t be moving forward in our relationship anymore. Here’s what I penned: “Madi and I have jointly decided not to continue our relationship further. This wasn’t an easy choice for either of us, but after many sincere discussions, we came to the conclusion that this is what works best for both of us. The affection and regard I harbor for Madi will persist.

In her statement, Madi expressed, “I’ll continue to cherish and honor him. I firmly believe that our lives were destined to intersect, and we have both benefited from this encounter.

Status: Split

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but share my thoughts on the heartbreaking tale unfolding between Peter and Hannah Ann from season 24 of The Bachelor. It’s a story that left me in tears during the finale’s second part when it was disclosed that their brief engagement was facing challenges just a month into their exclusive relationship. The crux of the issue lay with Peter still harboring feelings for Madison, leaving Hannah Ann completely taken aback.

She put it this way: “All along, I just wanted someone to offer their entire love as I am giving mine. And yet, you ended our first engagement.” She went on to say, “You took that from me. It’s because I trusted you, and that’s what you kept asking of me – ‘Be patient with me. Have faith in me.’

In a significant turn of events, they have journeyed far from their days of #vanlife. Although Dean Unglert (a finalist on Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay’s season) and Caelynn Miller-Keyes, who had a romantic connection with Colton Underwood during Paradise, parted ways during season six in 2019, they have been inseparable since then.

Dylan Barbour and Hannah Godwin, who were deeply in love during their season on BIP, officially became husband and wife in a lavish French wedding. As Hannah shared with TopMob News exclusively, “The wedding was nothing short of magical. I married my best friend, surrounded by our closest family and friends, and it meant the world to us. It was a dream come true.” Essentially, the content creator, who previously had feelings for Bachelor Colton Underwood, is thrilled to now officially refer to tech entrepreneur Hannah Brown’s season contestant as her husband. They are eager to establish their life together in San Diego and enjoy having their families involved closely. In many ways, they feel like a married couple already, with the intention of creating more memories and solidifying their bond even further.

Status: Split

After several months of anticipation, the couple from Bachelor in Paradise, Chris Bukowski (who initially pursued relationships on Emily Maynard’s season) and Katie Morton (who dated Colton), announced their split in 2019 through a shared statement. They expressed their decision on their Instagram accounts in December, stating, “We have arrived at a stage in our journey where we believe it is best for us to move forward separately.” They added, “We have opted to continue loving and treating each other with kindness because that’s the foundation of our relationship, and it feels most genuine to us.

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