Joey Graziadei, the star of The Bachelor finale, had an emotional exit from the show on March 25th. After dating multiple women, he ended up proposing to Kelsey Anderson, his runner-up, after his first choice, Daisy Kent, walked away from him at the final rose ceremony. Daisy had doubts about Joey’s feelings for Kelsey and went to visit her before the ceremony. The two women then rode to the final rose ceremony together, a unique moment in Bachelor history.
During the live reunion with Daisy, Jesse Palmer asked her when she realized that Joey’s feelings for Kelsey were stronger than his feelings for her. Daisy said she knew a week before the finale when Rachel left the show and she saw the way Joey and Kelsey looked at each other. She felt anxious going into their last date and realized that Joey might not have the same feelings for her. Joey’s emotional final rose ceremony had been teased all season, with Joey emphasizing that the tears were real emotions.
Daisy was a frontrunner early on in the season, with many believing she would be the one to receive the final rose. Bachelor alums and guests on the “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast were convinced that Daisy and Joey had amazing chemistry and that she was a strong contender. TikToker Connor Wood also expressed his belief that Daisy had the competition in the bag from the start, based on their chemistry from the very first episode.
Daisy also won the hearts of viewers by opening up about her past battle with Lyme disease, which led to her getting a cochlear implant due to hearing loss. Her journey resonated with fans, and she gained a significant following on Instagram, nearly matching the number of followers the Bachelor himself had. This led to her becoming a fan favorite as she shared her story and struggles with the audience, making her a relatable and compelling contestant on the show.
