Summary
The Bachelorseason 28’s Joey Graziadei may have finally found love with his fiance Kelsey Anderson, buthe’s fueling rumors that he’s returning to reality TV after a recent podcast appearance. While Joey’s original appearance onThe Bacheloretteseason 20 with Charity Lawson left him a heartbroken fan-favorite,BachelorNation was thrilled to see him lead his season ofThe Bachelor.Open and honest about his journey, Joey’s time onThe Bachelorseason 28was 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 onBachelorNation 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 ofDancing With The Stars,which traditionally comes with a big payout.
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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 Starshas a long history of featuring leads and contestants fromThe Bachelor.Most recently, Joey’s ex, Charity, competed in the flashy dance competition, making it to the finals. Dating back toThe Bachelorseason 13’s winner Melissa Rycroft,Dancing With The Starshas become an almost logical next step for those coming out of theBachelormansion. Along with Melissa, who competed twice onDWTS,many otherBacheloralumni have competed for the mirrorball trophy.
Most notably,The Bacheloretteseason 11’s lead Kaitlyn Bristowewon the mirrorball onDancing With The Starsseason 29 after being told to turn the series down in 2016 byBachelorcreator Mike Fleiss. Other notableBacheloralumni to appear onDWTSinclude Trista Sutter, the first everBachelorette,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.
How Would Joey Perform On Dancing With The Stars?
While Joey had grace and charisma onThe Bachelor, it’s possible his performance onDancing With The Starswouldn’t be as exciting. ThoughJoey has the agile natureof a tennis player after playing his on his own and teaching the sport for years, the instructor has likely never danced professionally before. Accessing a whole new language of movement is typically difficult forDancing With The Starscontestants, especially those who haven’t danced at least a little in the past. ThoughJoey would have the enthusiasm, his performance on the series may be lackluster if he’s a contestant next season.
Traditionally, the men who come fromBachelorNation have a far more difficult time on the show than the women. Winners and finalists like Kaitlyn, Charity, Melissa, and Hannah have excelled in the ballroom despite having personal challenges to overcome during their time onDWTS. In contrast,the men who have performed on the show tend to struggle with the dance moves and the emotional tollthat the series takes. FormerBachelorSean had a difficult time, as did recentBachelorMatt James. Typically, guys on the show are less capable of picking up the moves in a timely manner.
What Has Joey’s Life Post Bachelor Nation Looked Like?
WhileJoey and Kelsey have been excited to start the next chapterof their lives, many were certain it wouldn’t have another reality TV appearance on the docket. After their romance finally finished airing onThe Bachelor, the pair were ecstatic to begin living their lives together out in the open. They quickly began documenting their travels and trips on Instagram, attending some events for ABC and Hulu to discussThe Bachelorand what was next for them. Thoughthey have a home base at Kelsey’s placein New Orleans, the pair have been traveling for months without a break.
With their whirlwind media tour having come directly on the heels of their relationship finally becoming public, many have been worried about what issues may arise for the couple. In recent months, the pair have traveled to Europe, gone to Coachella Valley’s Stagecoach festival, and returned to Nashville for aBachelorpanel at CMA fest, but it appears like the lifestyle works for them. The couple travels frequently, andit’s clear that they enjoy a fast-paced life at the moment.As long as they’re happy with the way things have been going, it’s possibleDWTSis a great next endeavor.
With Joey and Kelsey moving into the next phase of their life together, it’s possible that an appearance onDancing With The Starscould be a great move for the couple. The series, which airs live in Los Angeles, could allow the couple tomove away from Kelsey’s native New Orleansand see what comes next. Thoughit’s unclear how Joey would fare in the competition,Dancing With The Starswould show off a whole new side to the formerBachelor.After dealing with the stress ofThe Bachelor, Joey could surely handle the pressure of the ballroom.
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