Kelsey Anderson and her fiancé Joey Graziadei received negative comments on social media regarding his dance partnership with Jenna Johnson on Dancing with the Stars. Joan Vassos, another Bachelor franchise star, encouraged the couple to ignore the criticism and focus on their love and commitment to each other. Kelsey expressed her frustration in a TikTok video, clarifying that Jenna is a professional dancer and that their relationship is strong despite the scrutiny they face publicly. She emphasized that they are supportive of each other and urged viewers to vote for Joey on the show.
In response to the backlash, Kelsey recalled how she and Joey met on The Bachelor, where he was dating multiple women simultaneously. Despite the challenges they faced in their relationship, Kelsey noted that they are still together and going strong. She expressed her pride in Joey’s dancing skills and reminded fans to support him on the show. Jenna Johnson, Joey’s dance partner, is married to DWTS pro Val Chmerkovskiy and they have a young son together. Joey and Jenna received positive feedback for their country-inspired cha-cha routine on the DWTS season 33 premiere, with Joey even bravely exposing his abs during the performance.
Jenna Johnson explained that the extravagant and over-the-top nature of DWTS requires performers like Joey to entertain the audience and stand out. She praised Joey for his dedication and commitment to their routines, despite initial reservations about showcasing his physique on live TV. Joey jokingly mentioned that he had been doing push-ups non-stop to improve his physical appearance for the show. Kelsey, who moved to Los Angeles with Joey to support him during his DWTS journey, cheered for him from the audience alongside her father, Mark Anderson. Her father is a contestant on Joan Vassos’ show, The Golden Bachelorette.
Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, while The Golden Bachelorette premieres new episodes on ABC on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Despite the challenges and criticism they face, Kelsey and Joey remain united in their relationship and continue to support each other’s endeavors. Joan Vassos’ words of encouragement and support serve as a reminder for the couple to focus on their love and companionship, rather than letting external opinions affect their bond. With their unwavering commitment to each other and their shared goals, Kelsey and Joey navigate the ups and downs of public scrutiny while staying true to their relationship.
