As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed countless reality TV dramas unfold, I must admit that this latest development on Dancing with the Stars left me both amused and respectful towards Joey Graziadei. The fact that he requested to be paired with someone in a successful relationship to avoid potential showmance rumors is nothing short of remarkable, considering it’s usually the other way around – contestants hoping for a little added drama!
The 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars” has begun on the 2024 TV lineup, and following last week’s double elimination, there’s already a lot of intrigue unfolding. Anna Delvey caused some stir by claiming she wouldn’t take anything from her brief stint in the contest, and whispers of a romantic connection between model Brooks Nader and his professional partner Gleb Savchenko are swirling. One participant aiming to steer clear of such speculation is former “Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei, and it appears he made a special request to avoid such entanglements before signing up for the show, something I hadn’t realized was possible.
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Joey Graziadei, who proposed to Kelsey Anderson on ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28, is partnered this season on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with Jenna Johnson. Interestingly enough, her husband Val Chmerkovskiy is also part of this season, dancing with Phaedra Parks. It seems their pairing isn’t a mere coincidence, as Graziadei revealed on The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast that he was aiming to dodge any speculations about a showmance. He explicitly stated: “I was hoping to keep the focus solely on our dancing.
Upon entering, I had been contemplating finding myself in an environment where I could feel at ease without having to deal with excessive distractions. Therefore, as soon as I joined the program, I requested to be teamed up with someone who was in a thriving, stable relationship.
It strikes me as odd that one might be granted the option to select a partner in order to reduce conflict, considering my extensive exposure to The Bachelor. After all, when pairs are formed, factors like height are taken into account, but I hadn’t given much thought to the role of potential chemistry. It seems counterintuitive for dance partners to get along too well, doesn’t it? There should be a balance, I suppose.
I highly commend Joey Graziadei for considering the importance of his relationship with Kelsey Anderson amidst their recent public status, as it’s effortless to overlook that they’ve only been together for around six months given the demanding nature of Dancing with the Stars. With showmance speculations looming, Graziadei is well aware of this challenge and has decided to act accordingly.
As a devoted fan, I wanted nothing more than to ensure a peaceful atmosphere during this event, understanding the potential for background noise that often comes with such shows. With Kelsey and I having achieved such a wonderful harmony in our lives by building something truly special together, I didn’t want any distractions to disrupt our tranquility.
Even though it was respectable to ask for a partner in a positive relationship, the gossip mill is relentless and persistent. Although Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy have been together for almost a decade and had a baby boy in January 2023, Kelsey Anderson continued to receive messages from fans claiming that Johnson was inappropriately interacting with her man. Anderson clarified by explaining that it’s part of Johnson’s profession to dance with Graziadei, which necessarily involves physical contact.
They are eagerly hoping that the gossip about their relationship has ended, and they could potentially find themselves in a fortunate position since Joey Graziadei’s fellow Bachelor Nation member Jenn Tran is garnering attention. The Season 21 Bachelorette has been quite flirtatious with professional dancer Sasha Farber on social media, and the duo have been somewhat secretive when discussing their relationship status. Following Tran’s challenging season finale, one can only wish for positive outcomes for her – whether it be in DWTS or beyond.
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2024-09-30 23:45