Joey Graziadei

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Joey Graziadei
Born
Joseph Michael Graziadei [1]

(1995-05-24) May 24, 1995 (age 29)
Royersford, Pennsylvania, U.S. [2]
Education West Chester University (BA)
Occupation(s)Television personality
Tennis coach
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) [2]
Partner(s)Kelsey Anderson (2023–present; engaged)

Joseph Michael Graziadei (born May 24, 1995) [3] [4] is an American television personality who is best known as the runner-up on season 20 of The Bachelorette , and as the star of season 28 of The Bachelor . [5]

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Early life and education

Graziadei was born and raised in Royersford, Pennsylvania to parents Nick and Cathy. [2] [6] He has two sisters, Carly and Ellie. [7] [8] When he was in kindergarten, his parents divorced after his father came out as gay. [9]

Graziadei graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 2013, and then played tennis at West Chester University, where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in communication and media studies. [8] [10] [11] While in college, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. [12] After graduating, he moved to Hawaii. [13]

Career

Prior to appearing on The Bachelorette, Graziadei was a teaching tennis pro and Ike Kuluz ambassador at The Club at Kukuiʻula in Koloa, Hawaii. [12] [14]  

Reality television

The Bachelorette

In March 2023, Graziadei was revealed to be a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette starring Charity Lawson. [15] He made it to the final two, but was rejected in favor of fellow contestant Dotun Olubeko. [16]  

The Bachelor

On August 21, 2023, during the live Bachelorette season 20 finale, Graziadei was chosen as the lead of season 28 of The Bachelor . [17]

Dancing with the Stars

On September 4, 2024, Graziadei was announced as a contestant on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Jenna Johnson. [18]

Personal life

In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome. [19]

On November 12, 2023, Graziadei got engaged to Kelsey Anderson, whom he chose as the winner on his season of The Bachelor. [20]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 The Bachelorette HimselfRunner-up; season 20
The Golden Bachelor October 19 episode
2024 The Bachelor Lead; season 28
9-1-1 Cameo; season 7, episode 4
Dancing with the Stars Contestant; season 33

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Preceded by
Aven Jones
 The Bachelorette runner up
Season 20
Succeeded by
Marcus Shoberg
Preceded by The Bachelor
Season 28 (2024)		Succeeded by
Grant Ellis
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