Joey Graziadei
American television personality From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Joey Graziadei | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Michael Graziadei[1] May 24, 1995 |
| Education | West Chester University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality Tennis coach |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] |
| Partner(s) | Kelsey Anderson (2023–present; engaged) |
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]
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Bachelorette | Himself | Runner-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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