The Bachelor: I’m Convinced Joey Graziadei Isn’t Committed To Kelsey Anderson (They’ll Never Get Married)

Mark Anderson is starring in The Golden Bachelorette, but I’m focused on how Joey Graziadei doesn’t seem to be committed to Kelsey Anderson anymore after The Bachelor. The pair starred in The Bachelor season 28, where the season culminated with Joey proposing to Kelsey during the finale. Joey and Kelsey seemed well-suited to each other from the start because they were so natural together. He expressed how their experiences together, like walking through Ronda and exploring New Orleans, helped build a strong foundation for their love.

Despite facing some challenges, Joey reassured Kelsey that choosing her was never difficult, but I started questioning his commitment. In fact, I don’t think they’ll ever get married. There were already questions at the After The Final Rose special when Joey described the transition from the intense environment of the show to real life as challenging. Kelsey admitted, at the time, she had initial insecurities but gradually became more confident in their bond, but it was unconvincing. Here’s why I think their relationship is ultimately doomed.

Joey Has Become Obsessed With Fame

He Loves Being On Dancing With The Stars

Joey was initially uncomfortable with his notoriety, but he’s since become obsessed with fame. While he’s one of the most popular leads in recent years, the sudden attention was a challenging change to navigate. Joey has expressed discomfort with being recognized in public and having strangers approach him. However, everything’s changed since he started his next reality TV appearance on Dancing With The Stars.

Joey has shined during his tenure on Dancing With The Stars thus far. He began his journey with a cha-cha routine to “Dancin’ in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard, alongside his partner Jenna Johnson. Joey’s DWTS performance stood out and earned him 21 points, the highest score for a Bachelor male contestant in Week 1 history. He’s become a fan-favorite, but Joey’s relationship with Kelsey seems strained as he focuses on winning Dancing With The Stars.

However, Kelsey has tried to keep herself relevant in Joey’s life in his latest reality TV venture. Jenna, a seasoned dancing pro, allegedly appreciated Kelsey’s insights regarding her routines with Joey, even suggesting she wouldn’t mind partnering with her in the future. Kelsey has a shrewd knowledge of what is successful on social media, which seems to help Jenna and Joey. Kelsey’s meddling is beneficial for now, but Joey could tire of sharing the spotlight and having her involved in his career.

Kelsey Is Focusing On Her Career Since Joey is On Dancing With The Stars

She’s A Model And Influencer

Kelsey is more focused on her career right now rather than her relationship with Joey. This makes sense given his fixation on winning Dancing With The Stars. Kelsey has become increasingly successful in the modeling and social media sphere. She recently made a significant career move by booking a modeling gig for designer Sherri Hill at New York Fashion Week, marking her runway debut in a stunning blue dress. Kelsey’s career has changed significantly since before The Bachelor, when she worked in construction project management.

Will Joey & Kelsey Ever Walk Down The Aisle?

I Don’t Think They’ll Ever Get Married

I don’t think Kelsey and Joey will ever make it down the aisle. Joey has been very open about taking things slowly and enjoying a long engagement. He emphasized that while they want to promise their lives to each other, they aren’t rushing to get married. However, as their engagement continues, this seems like an excuse rather than a sweet and logical assertion. Joey and Kelsey aren’t sure about each other, and that’s why they want a long engagement.

Another concern is Kelsey and Joey’s publicized communication issues. They went to couples therapy to work on their relationship after their engagement, which isn’t a great way to begin an engagement. While they’ve reported positive outcomes from therapy, starting an engagement with counseling could hint at deeper issues of incompatibility. Couples therapy is a valid and important tool for couples, but they’re a relatively new couple, so couples therapy shouldn’t be a must right now.

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Currently, Joey’s involvement in Dancing With the Stars has added extra stress and time commitments. His current focus is on the show, pushing any wedding planning further into the future. Kelsey and Joey’s body language together is often stilted and uncomfortable. I think they’re keeping up appearances to stay in the spotlight, but it won’t be a surprise when Kelsey and Joey inevitably break up. They’re using fame to their advantage and waiting for the right time to announce their breakup after their appearance on The Bachelor.

The Bachelor is a reality dating series that premiered in 2002. It follows one man’s search for his potential fiancé among several different women. As they travel the world and have exciting one-on-one and group dates, romance and drama develop. The Bachelor has led to many popular spin-offs, including The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. 

Cast

Jesse Palmer , Chris Harrison , Emmanuel Acho

Release Date

March 25, 2002

Seasons

28

Writers

Mike Fleiss

Creator(s)

Mike Fleiss

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