The Bachelor28’s Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson have been spending a lot of time apart lately, and it seems to be doing wonders for the engaged couple. They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder, which seems to be how it works out for Joey and Kelsey. Joey, a 28-year-old tennis pro, made his television debut duringThe Bacheloretteseason 21 but couldn’t win Charity Lawson’s final rose. He was announced asThe Bachelorand spent the season dating 32 single women, including a 26-year-old junior project manager named Kelsey.
After getting engaged at the end ofThe Bachelorseason 28, Joey and Kelsey moved in together right away. It took them a long time to find each other, and they didn’t want to miss another moment. They soon moved to Los Angeles, where they’ve been living together ever since. These days, Joey and Kelsey have beenspending more time apart as they both pursue various career ventures. Though they’ve made it no secret that they miss each other, they both seem to be enjoying this long-distance phase of their relationship.
Joey & Kelsey Used To Be Together All The Time
Joey and Kelsey gave their all to the relationship from the moment they leftThe Bachelorseason 28 finale together. They are committed to the relationship and seem genuinely happy together. They moved into Kelsey’s old place in New Orleans and focused on getting to know each other. When Joey slipped a ring on Kelsey’s finger, they’d only known each other for a few weeks. They’dspent almost no time without cameras around, so they were eager to focus on getting to know each other for a while.
Joey and Kelsey seemed to be made for each other, but it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Like any couple, Joey and Kelsey had their ups and downs. Soon after moving to Los Angeles, violent wildfires ripped through the city. Joey and Kelsey even had to evacuate. Thankfully,heroic firefighters got the flames under control.Kelseyposted a TikTok thanking the firefighters and encouraged people to help in any way they could.Joey and Kelsey’s new Los Angeles homesurvived the wildfires, but it wasn’t the best start to their new lives in Southern California.
Joey’s Dancing Up A Storm
Everyone knew Joey was an athlete before appearing in the cast ofThe Bacheloretteseason 20, but no one was expecting him to have mad dance skills. After getting engaged onThe Bachelorseason 29, Joey was cast inDancing With The Starsseason 33. He immediately impressed everyone andwent on to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Joey was cast in theDWTSlive show, and he’s been traveling around the US, touring with the live show. Joey’s been posting many photos of his new venture, and he seems happy despite being away from Kelsey.
Being separated isn’t easy for any couple, but Joey and Kelsey can make the best of it.
A brief scroll ofJoey’srecent Instagram photos shows him enjoying every moment of the adventure. The photos feature Joeyhaving a great time with his cast matesand his professional dance partner, Jenna Johnson. He can be seen in various costumes, dancing to various numbers, including at least one big group number. Being separated isn’t easy for any couple, but Joey and Kelsey can make the best of it. It’s a sign of a healthy relationship.
Kelsey’s New Job
“Greasing Of The Poles 2025”
While Joey’s on tour, Kelsey certainly isn’t sitting at home waiting for him. She’s got plenty going on in her own life.Kelseyrecently headed back to New Orleans to judge a Mardi Gras event and posted the photos on Instagram. Though she probablywishes Joey could be there enjoying the eventwith her, Kelsey looks like she’s having a great time doing her official duties. Kelsey’s caption reads, “Greasing of the Poles 2025.”
“This has been a dream in the making!”
Like Joey,Kelsey’s been focused on her career. Just recently,Kelseyproudly posted on Instagram abouther new collaboration with the drugstore hair accessories brand Scunci.The Bachelorseason 28 alum shared photos of her new line of accessories. “This has been a dream in the making! ✨ So excited to finally share @scunci x Kelsey Anderson collection is launching exclusively at @walmart on 3/3!” Her face will be in Walmart’s all over the country. Kelsey and Joey miss each other but seem to be making the best of their time apart.
Are Joey & Kelsey Enjoying Their Space Too Much?
“See U Soon Pookie”
Joey and Kelsey are a perfect example of absence making the heart grow fonder. The couple moved in together immediately afterThe Bachelorseason 28 finale, sothey’re not used to spending so much time away from each other.Kelseymissed Joey so much that she sent him a steamy message on TikTok. In the clip, she lip-syncs a sexy tune with a caption that reads, “See u soon pookie.” Joey responded to the steamy message with his own, “LET’S GO.”
Spending time apart seems good for Joey and Kelsey, as it has made them appreciate each other more. It’s been well over a year since the couple got engaged onThe Bachelorseason 28, and they appear to be as solid as ever. They’ll probably be announcing their wedding date at some point soon. Once they’re both in town long enough to plan it.
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