The BachelorSeason 28 lead,Joey Graziadei,is opening up about his plans for the future, anda tennis comeback might just be in the cards. Joey has been playing the sport since the age of 13. However, he took a break to pursue his career in reality TV with appearances onThe BachelorfranchiseandDancing With the Stars. While Joey wants to continue working in television, he isn’t ruling out a tennis comeback just yet.
In a recent interview with Florida Tennis, the former Bachelor reflected on everything that the sport has taught him over the years. Joey began his tennis journey in junior competitions before advancing to the college level. After that, he transitioned to a coaching role and became a tennis instructor in Hawaii.Joey claims that his years on the tennis court have taught him discipline and resilience, and these qualities helped him transition into reality TV.
Joey revealed thathe took his teachings from the court and applied them tohisDWTSperformances.In Joey’s exact words: “Footwork was key. You have to be light on your feet in both.” The reality star added that his experience as a tennis coach also helped him hone his communication skills and problem-solving abilities, which ultimately helped him adapt to new dance techniques. With his reality TV fame, Joey has gotten to interact with his biggest tennis inspirations, includingNovak Djokovic, James Blake,andPam Shriver.“Tennis has taken me to places I never imagined,” expressed Joey.
Kelsey Anderson Reveals Her and Joey Graziadei’s Wedding Plans
The BachelorSeason 28 ended withJoey getting engaged to New Orleans-based project managerKelsey Anderson. In a February 2025 interview with E! News, Kelsey shared that the two of them are finally getting serious about their wedding plans. According to Kelsey, Joey had approached her a few days before the interview and claimed that it was time to start talking about what their big day should be like.
Kelsey confessed that the conversation made both of them realize that they needed to get started soon.The Bacheloralum revealed thatshe and Joey have started narrowing down dates and potential destinationsfor their wedding, but yet, they haven’t made any final decisions. Kelsey added that since their families are spread out across different locations, locking down a wedding venue has been tricky. But Kelsey knows that no matter where it takes place, she wants her wedding to feel “beautiful” and “timeless.”
The reality starconfessed that she and Joey weren’t sure whether they wanted a televised wedding. She admitted that the two of them needed to discuss if that would be the right choice for them. According to Kelsey,they want the occasion to be just for them and their loved ones, but they also want to give back to the fans who have always supported them.
The BachelorSeason 29is currently on every Monday on ABC. Previous seasons of the show are available to stream on Hulu.
