The Bachelor: Signs Joey Graziadei And Kelsey Anderson Miss Their Old Lives (Their Celebrity Lifestyle Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be)

The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson are big stars now, but they may miss their old, more simple lives. They may have wanted the notoriety that comes with being on a hit reality show, but the celebrity lifestyle isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, they get invited to more fancy events, and people know who they are everywhere they go, but there are plenty of downsides to the notoriety too. Being famous means they're the subject of constant scrutiny, and their relationship is always under the microscope.

28-year-old Joey and 26-year-old Kelsey met on The Bachelor season 28, and they've been engaged since the final rose ceremony. Upon leaving the iconic Bachelor mansion as an engaged couple, Joey and Kelsey have been focused on growing their careers as prominent public figures, which includes other television appearances as well as cultivating a large social media presence. Once Joey won Dancing With The Stars season 33, Joey and Kelsey's fame grew exponentially. Since becoming celebrities, do they miss the simpler times when they weren't under the constant glare of the public eye?

Joey Misses His Old Life As A Tennis Pro

"Felt Good To Get Back On Court"

Joey has played prominent roles in three separate network reality shows, so he's no stranger to public scrutiny. He made his television as a contestant on The Bachelorette season 20. He made it to Charity Lawson's final two men, but when she gave her final rose to someone else, Joey was cast in The Bachelor season 28. After getting engaged to Kelsey, Joey was asked to participate in Dancing With The Stars season 33, where he came in first place.

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Joey has had a storied career as a reality show personality, but long before he was trying to find love on national television, Joey was a tennis pro working in Hawaii. His athleticism is probably what made it possible for Joey to excel so much on Dancing With The Stars, despite not being much of a dancer before competing on the show. Joey recently posted Instagram footage of himself hitting balls on a tennis court. His caption read, "Felt good to get back on court and knock off some of the rust this morning."

Kelsey Misses Simpler Times

Just Her And Joey Against The World

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After leaving The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey didn't want to waste any time. They had waited their entire lives to find each other, so they weren't going to let anything stand between them now. Wanting to live together right away, Joey moved into Kelsey's old place, where she had lived with multiple female roommates.

They called it their "New Girl situation," which is a reference to the beloved television sitcom The New Girl, in which men and women lived together as friends.

The living arrangement was unique, but since Joey and Kelsey were traveling a lot at the time, it was ideal for them. It was kind of the perfect way for them both to ease into the relationship without being on their own right away. When Joey joined the cast of Dancing With The Stars 33, he and Kelsey moved to Los Angeles where the show films, and now they've decided to stay in Los Angeles for good. In such a big, fast-paced city, Kelsey may come to miss living with all her friends in New Orleans.

Joey & Kelsey's New LA Lifestyle Is So Fast Paced

Celebrating With Friends

Dancing With The Stars films in front of a live studio audience, so Kelsey was there cheering Joey on each week. Kelsey was often joined by other Bachelor Nation stars like her father, Mark Anderson, who appeared in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Joey and Kelsey had only planned to be in Los Angeles while Joey was filming DWTS, but they have since decided to stay.

Los Angeles is a great city, but there are also significant downsides.

Many former Bachelor Nation contestants live in the Los Angeles area, so Joey and Kelsey will be part of a big social network. Though that may seem like a good thing, it can also lead to conflict and drama. Recently, Joey and Kelsey posted photos from a night out. The carousel of photos is all of Joey and Kelsey's night out at a hip Los Angeles bar with friends. The couple has been enjoying their new celebrity status to the fullest, especially now that they've moved to such a glamorous city.

Is Joey About To Hit The Road?

This May Get In The Way Of Wedding Plan

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Joey and Kelsey have been engaged for over a year since leaving The Bachelor season 28, but they still haven't set a wedding date. After being pressured by fans, Kelsey and Joey promised they planned to have a wedding within the next couple of years. There's something to be said about the fact that they don't want to rush things. They did, after all, meet for the first time on an unscripted dating show. Maybe it would be wise to take their time, but it could also be a sign that they're not prioritizing the relationship.

If Joey and Kelsey can't even make the time to plan their wedding, it may be a sign that they're not as committed as they should be.

Since getting engaged at the end of The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey have prioritized their careers as prominent public figures, and things may get worse after Joey's Dancing With The Stars coup. Joey has agreed to make guest appearances during the DWTS live show. It's unclear if Kelsey will be joining him on tour. If Joey's going to be busy traveling all over the country, it's hard to imagine how he and Kelsey will find the time to get married anytime soon.

Joey Graziadei 28 years old Hawaii 979K Instagram followers, 401K TikTok followers Kesley Anderson 26 years old Louisiana 822K Instagram followers, 648K TikTok followers

The Bachelor seasons 1-28 can be streamed on Hulu.

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