The Bachelor season 28’s winning couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson have been through a lot in their first year together, but their anniversary posts could be covering for trouble in their relationships. Although Joey, who first appeared on The Bachelorette season 20 in hopes of finding love with Charity Lawson, has been successful in his time within the franchise, things may not be progressing smoothly for the former Bachelor. After being left behind by Charity in favor of her fiancé Dotun Olubeko, Joey quickly regrouped as he was set to become the next Bachelor lead, hoping to find love.
Joey was a charismatic, vulnerable lead on The Bachelor season 28, getting to know the women of the season with ease and understanding. Though he was hopeful that he’d find the love of his life during the season, Joey seemed grateful to simply be part of the franchise. He built a closer connection with Kelsey than most of the other women, and it felt clear throughout the season that she would be one of the final women standing. The pair were able to bond well considering the time they had, and Joey chose Kelsey at the end of the season.
After announcing their engagement on The Bachelor season 28’s finale and discussing their next steps as a couple, which included a potential move to New York City, the pair were firmly in the spotlight. Things were fairly positive for the first few weeks of their engagement being public. Within the first months, however, rumors began to swirl about the stability of their relationship, and the couple struggled to keep themselves out of the spotlight even as they pushed back. Joey’s appearance on DWTS has made things more difficult, leaving me wondering if their social media presence is all a rouse.
Joey & Kelsey Have Been Facing Major Relationship Backlash
Things Haven’t Been Easy For The Pair
Throughout their relationship, Joey and Kelsey have been dealing with some major relationship backlash despite consistently trying to prove that they’re still happily together. Joey, who’s been appearing on Dancing With The Stars season 33 over the past few months, has been doing everything he can to reassure the press about his relationship with Kelsey being healthy and happy, but no matter what the pair seem to do in terms of damage control, the press has been rabid about exposing their unhappiness online. While it’s clear that something’s setting off red flags, the couple has engaged with the negativity consistently.
While there have been moments where the press seems to be on Joey and Kelsey’s side, they consistently discover things that make it feel like the couple could be having a tough time keeping their relationship alive. Whether it’s Joey’s long hours with his DWTS partner Jenna Johnson or Kelsey’s general malaise on social media, they’ve been scrutinized consistently throughout their relationship. The difficulties they’ve faced in the first year of their relationship have been a wide range, making it clear that things may get worse. Even with Joey and Kelsey trying to reassure Bachelor Nation, things have been hard.
Joey & Kelsey Recently Celebrated Their First Anniversary
Their Posts Were Both Deceptively Positive
Although Joey and Kelsey have been having a tough time in the press, they both shared posts for their first anniversary on social media to express their love for one another and celebrate. Explaining that they’ve been there for each other through thick and thin in the last year, Joey shared a post to Instagram that spoke extensively about the support Kelsey has shown him during his time on Dancing With The Stars, while Kelsey chose to forego Instagram and post on her TikTok. The celebratory posts were sweet, but some took issue with the way the couple was celebrating.
Kelsey Has Seemed To Be Withdrawn
Although Kelsey posted to her TikTok about her anniversary with Joey, it’s been clear that there are some issues for The Bachelor winner surrounding her time on social media. Lately, Kelsey has appeared far more withdrawn from her relationship with Bachelor Nation, posting less and seeming low-energy in the posts she does create. While this may not have anything to do with her relationship with Joey, it’s also possible that she’s been having a hard time in her relationship and could be looking to slowly disengage with the fanbase as a result. Kelsey’s space from social media has felt off.
Joey & Kelsey Are Playing Their Relationship Up To Cover Issues
Things Aren’t As They Seem
Although things could be fine between Joey and Kelsey, I’m convinced that they’re doing their best to cover up the issues they’ve been experiencing in their relationship by posting happily online. Behind the scenes, I’m worried that the couple aren’t as happily together as they seem on social media. Despite knowing that they’ve tried to combat the rumors about their relationship, their energy in interviews and social media posts has seemed off. The Bachelor couple could be playing up their happiness to cover up genuine issues in their relationship.
