Joey Graziadei Explained

Joey Graziadei
Birth Name:Joseph Michael Graziadei[1]
Birth Date:1995 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Royersford, Pennsylvania, U.S.[2]
Education:West Chester University (BA)
Occupation:Television personality
Tennis coach
Partner:Kelsey Anderson (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]

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] On March 25, 2024, Graziadei chose Kelsey Anderson in the Bachelor season 28 finale. [18] [19]

Personal life

In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome.[20]

On November 12, 2023, Graziadei got engaged to Kelsey Anderson, whom he chose as the winner on his season of The Bachelor.[21]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023The Bachelorette HimselfRunner-up; season 20
The Golden BachelorOctober 19 episode
2024The BachelorLead; season 28
9-1-1Cameo; season 7, episode 4

Notes and References

  1. EXCLUSIVE: Joey Discusses the Journey Ahead. iHeartRadio. Bachelor Happy Hour. August 29, 2023. August 29, 2023.
  2. Web site: Joey Graziadei. August 22, 2023. West Chester University.
  3. Web site: Birthday breakfast. Joey Graziadei. May 24, 2018. August 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Who is Joey Graziadei? What to know about the new Bachelor. August 21, 2023. August 22, 2023. Calvario. Liz. The Today Show.
  5. Web site: Joey Graziadei The Bachelor . 2024-03-19 . ABC . en.
  6. Web site: Royersford native Joey Graziadei selected as new ‘Bachelor’ TV show lead. August 22, 2023. January 22, 2024. Hertzog. Austin. The Morning Call.
  7. Web site: Bachelor Joey Graziadei’s Family Guide: Meet the Season 28 Star’s Parents and 2 Sisters. January 19, 2024. January 22, 2024. Stivale. Shelby. Us Weekly.
  8. Web site: Who Is Joey Graziadei? 5 Things to Know About the Season 28 'Bachelor' Leading Man. August 22, 2023. August 23, 2023. Macke. Johnni. Us Weekly.
  9. Web site: Joey Opens Up About Sharing His Dad's Coming Out Story with Charity. July 6, 2023. August 22, 2023. Bachelor Nation.
  10. Web site: Meet Joey Graziadei, 'The Bachelorette' contestant from Montgomery County. June 27, 2023. June 28, 2023. Rudnesky. Franki. Philly Voice. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627230302/https://www.phillyvoice.com/bachelorette-abc-contestant-joey-graziadei-west-chester-university-royersford-montgomery-county/. live.
  11. Web site: West Chester University Alum Competes for Love on 'The Bachelorette'. June 30, 2023. July 2, 2023. Rapp. Julia. Vista Today. July 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230702020346/https://vista.today/2023/06/joey-graziadei-bachelorette/. live.
  12. Web site: Joseph Graziadei. LinkedIn. August 22, 2023.
  13. Web site: Stang. Kaila. January 22, 2024. All the Details on 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei's Tennis Career. February 8, 2024. TV Insider.
  14. Web site: What Is Joey Graziadei's Job? Let's Get to Know 'The Bachelorette' Contestant. June 25, 2023. August 22, 2023. Saletta. Emma. Distractify.
  15. Web site: Presenting: All 29 Contestants on Charity Lawson’s New Season of ‘The Bachelorette’. Cosmopolitan. Garcia. Gretty. March 20, 2023. April 1, 2023. April 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004923/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/g43365136/charity-lawson-bachelor-contestants/. live.
  16. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' Finale: Charity Sobs As She Breaks Up With Joey. August 21, 2023. August 22, 2023. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  17. Web site: ABC Reveals Next 'Bachelor' Lead During Emotional 'Bachelorette' Finale. The Hollywood Reporter. Gajewsi. Ryan. August 21, 2023. August 21, 2023.
  18. Web site: 'Bachelor' finale reveals Joey Graziadei's final choice: Who is he engaged to?. USA Today. Robinson. Kimi. March 25, 2024. March 25, 2024.
  19. Web site: Joey Graziadei Gets Engaged During The Bachelor Finale: 'It’s a Feeling I’ve Never Had Before'. People. Falcone. Dana Rose. March 25, 2024. March 25, 2024.
  20. Web site: Bachelor Joey Graziadei Opens Up About Being Diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome. February 29, 2024. March 1, 2024. Greene. Jordan. People.
  21. Web site: The Bachelor Finale Recap: Joey Graziadei Is Engaged to Kelsey Anderson. March 25, 2024. March 25, 2024. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.

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