Joey Graziadei
{{Short description|American television personality (born 1995)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Joey Graziadei
| birth_name = Joseph Michael Graziadei{{cite podcast|url=https://omny.fm/shows/bachelor-happy-hour-1/exclusive-joey-discusses-the-journey-ahead|title=EXCLUSIVE: Joey Discusses the Journey Ahead|publisher=iHeartRadio|host=Bachelor Happy Hour|date=August 29, 2023|accessdate=August 29, 2023}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|5|24}}
| birth_place = Royersford, Pennsylvania, U.S.{{cite web|url=https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/joey-graziadei/6806|title=Joey Graziadei|accessdate=August 22, 2023|work=West Chester University}}
| education = West Chester University (BA)
| occupation = {{hlist|Television personality|tennis coach}}
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| partner = Kelsey Anderson (2023–present; engaged)
}}
Joseph Michael Graziadei (born May 24, 1995){{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BjLJpc3DwYp/ |author=Joey Graziadei |date=May 24, 2018 |title=Birthday breakfast |access-date=August 22, 2023}}Wikipedia:SPS{{cite web |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/joey-graziadei-new-bachelor-facts-rcna101110 |title=Who is Joey Graziadei? What to know about the new Bachelor |date=August 21, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |last=Calvario |first=Liz |work=Today}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Joey Graziadei {{!}} The Bachelor |url=https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/cast/bachelor-joey-graziadei-2024 |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=ABC |language=en}} He is the winner of season 33 of Dancing with the Stars.
Early life and education
Graziadei was born and raised in Royersford, Pennsylvania to parents Nick and Cathy.{{cite web |url=https://www.mcall.com/2023/08/22/royersford-native-joey-graziadei-selected-as-new-bachelor-lead/ |title=Royersford native Joey Graziadei selected as new 'Bachelor' TV show lead |date=August 22, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |last=Hertzog |first=Austin |work=The Morning Call}} He has two sisters: Carly and Ellie.{{cite web |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/bachelor-joey-graziadeis-family-guide-meet-his-parents-and-siblings/ |title=Bachelor Joey Graziadei's Family Guide: Meet the Season 28 Star's Parents and 2 Sisters |date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |last=Stivale |first=Shelby |work=Us Weekly}}{{cite web |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/who-is-joey-graziadei-get-to-know-the-bachelor-season-28-lead/ |title=Who Is Joey Graziadei? 5 Things to Know About the Season 28 'Bachelor' Leading Man |date=August 22, 2023 |access-date=August 23, 2023 |last=Macke |first=Johnni |work=Us Weekly}} When he was in kindergarten, his parents divorced after his father came out as gay.{{cite web |url=https://bachelornation.com/2023/07/06/joey-opens-up-about-sharing-his-dad-s-coming-out-story-with-charity/ |title=Joey Opens Up About Sharing His Dad's Coming Out Story with Charity |date=July 6, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |work=Bachelor Nation}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/bachelorette-abc-contestant-joey-graziadei-west-chester-university-royersford-montgomery-county/ |title=Meet Joey Graziadei, 'The Bachelorette' contestant from Montgomery County |date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 28, 2023 |last=Rudnesky |first=Franki |work=Philly Voice |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627230302/https://www.phillyvoice.com/bachelorette-abc-contestant-joey-graziadei-west-chester-university-royersford-montgomery-county/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://vista.today/2023/06/joey-graziadei-bachelorette/ |title=West Chester University Alum Competes for Love on 'The Bachelorette' |date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |last=Rapp |first=Julia |work=Vista Today |archive-date=July 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230702020346/https://vista.today/2023/06/joey-graziadei-bachelorette/ |url-status=live}} While in college, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-graziadei |title=Joseph Graziadei |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=August 22, 2023}}Wikipedia:SPS After graduating, he moved to Hawaii.{{Cite web |last=Stang |first=Kaila |date=January 22, 2024 |title=All the Details on 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei's Tennis Career |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1119584/bachelor-joey-graziadei-tennis-career/ |access-date=February 8, 2024 |website=TV Insider}}
Career
Prior to appearing on The Bachelorette, Graziadei was a teaching tennis pro and Ike Kuluz ambassador at the Club at Kukui'ula in Koloa, Hawaii.{{cite web |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/joey-graziadei-job-the-bachelorette |title=What Is Joey Graziadei's Job? Let's Get to Know 'The Bachelorette' Contestant |date=June 25, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |last=Saletta |first=Emma |work=Distractify}}
=Reality television=
==''The Bachelorette''==
In March 2023, Graziadei was revealed to be a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette, starring Charity Lawson.{{cite web |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/g43365136/charity-lawson-bachelor-contestants/ |title=Presenting: All 29 Contestants on Charity Lawson's New Season of 'The Bachelorette' |work=Cosmopolitan |last=Garcia |first=Gretty |date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004923/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/g43365136/charity-lawson-bachelor-contestants/ |url-status=live}} He made it to the final two, but was rejected in favor of fellow contestant Dotun Olubeko.{{cite web |url=https://www.etonline.com/the-bachelorette-finale-charity-sobs-as-she-breaks-up-with-joey-209866 |title='The Bachelorette' Finale: Charity Sobs As She Breaks Up With Joey |date=August 21, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |last=Gawley |first=Paige |work=Entertainment Tonight}}
==''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.{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bachelor-joey-graziadei-lead-season-28-bachelorette-finale-charity-lawson-1235571719/ |title=ABC Reveals Next 'Bachelor' Lead During Emotional 'Bachelorette' Finale |work=The Hollywood Reporter |last=Gajewsi |first=Ryan |date=August 21, 2023 |access-date=August 21, 2023}}
==''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.{{cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/dwts-joey-graziadei-jenn-tran-bachelor-bachelorette-how-to-watch-20240904.html |title=Former 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei to join 'Dancing with the Stars' roster |date=September 4, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |last=Block |first=Emily |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} On November 26, they were crowned the winners of the season and were awarded the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, with Graziadei becoming the first man from the Bachelor franchise to win Dancing with the Stars.{{cite web |title=Former Bachelor Joey Graziadei Wins 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy: See Finale Scores |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/joey-graziadei-wins-dancing-with-the-stars-season-33-finale-scores/ |last=Stivale |first=Shelby |website=Us Weekly |date=November 26, 2024 |access-date=November 28, 2024}}
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!rowspan="2" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="Center"|Week # !rowspan="2" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="Center"|Dance / Song !colspan="3" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="Center"|Judges' scores !rowspan="2" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="Center"|Result |
| bgcolor="#CCCCCC" width="11%" align="center"|Inaba
|bgcolor="#CCCCCC" width="11%" align="center"|Hough |bgcolor="#CCCCCC" width="11%" align="center"|Tonioli |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6"|1
|align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6"|Cha-cha-cha / "Dancin' in the Country" |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|7 |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|7 |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|7 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |No elimination |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6"|2
|align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6"|Rumba / "Shallow" |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|8 |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|7 |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|7 |bgcolor="FAF6F6"|Safe |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |3
| align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Jive / "Shout" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |8 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |8 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |No elimination |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |4
| align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Viennese waltz / "Lose Control" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Safe |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |5
| align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Samba / "Trashin' the Camp" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |8 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |8 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Safe |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |6
| align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Argentine tango / "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Safe |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |7
| align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Contemporary / "Work Song" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |Safe |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |8 Semi-finals | align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" | Foxtrot / "I Won't Dance" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |No elimination |
| bgcolor="FAF6F6" |9 Finals | align="center" bgcolor="FAF6F6" | Cha-cha-cha / "Can't Stop the Feeling!" | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="FAF6F6" |10 | bgcolor="gold" |WINNER |
Personal life
In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome.{{cite web |url=https://people.com/joey-graziadei-opens-up-about-gilbert-syndrome-diagnosis-8602779 |title=Bachelor Joey Graziadei Opens Up About Being Diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome |date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=March 1, 2024 |last=Greene |first=Jordan |work=People}}
On November 12, 2023, Graziadei became engaged to Kelsey Anderson, a contestant on his season of The Bachelor.{{cite web |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/bachelor-joey-graziadei-kelsey-anderson-still-together-now-rcna145040 |title=Are 'The Bachelor's' Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson still together now? |last1=Nicolaou |first1=Elena |last2=Brockington |first2=Ariana |website=Today |date=March 25, 2024 |access-date=November 27, 2024}} This was chronicled in the season finale, which aired on March 25, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://people.com/the-bachelor-season-28-finale-joey-graziadei-gets-engaged-8620290 |title=Joey Graziadei Gets Engaged During The Bachelor Finale: 'It's a Feeling I've Never Had Before' |work=People |last=Falcone |first=Dana Rose |date=March 25, 2024 |access-date=March 25, 2024}}
Filmography
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| rowspan="6" | Himself | Runner-up; season 20 |
| The Golden Bachelor
| Guest; season 1, episode 4 |
| rowspan="4" | 2024
| Lead; season 28 |
| 9-1-1
|Guest; season 7, episode 4 |
| Celebrity Family Feud
|Contestant; season 11, episode 3 |
| Dancing with the Stars
| Winner; season 33 |
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|14910733}}
- {{Instagram|joeygraziadei}}
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{{Succession box
| title = The Bachelorette runner up
| years = Season 20
| before = Aven Jones
| after = Marcus Shoberg
}}
{{succession box
| before = Zach Shallcross
| title = The Bachelor
| after = Grant Ellis
| years = Season 28 (2024)
}}
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