Kelsey Anderson, the spirited alum of 'The Bachelor,' isn't letting fans' comments about her fiancé Joey Graziadei's on-screen chemistry with his 'Dancing With the Stars' partner, Jenna Johnson, get her down.
- September 21, 2024
AceShowbiz - After Joey Graziadei's impressive debut on "Dancing With the Stars" Season 33, fans flooded his wife-to-be Kelsey Anderson's social media with comments questioning the intimate nature of his performances with partner Jenna Johnson. Anderson, 26, swiftly responded through a TikTok video, where she playfully clapped back at the critics.
"So many people are like, 'Kelsey, why is Jenna touching your man like that?' And honestly, I don't know... Maybe because it's her job? Maybe because she's a professional dancer and she has to touch him to dance? I don't know, that's my understanding of it," she said sarcastically in her post.
Anderson reminded fans of the unique way she met Graziadei, 29, on "The Bachelor," where he was wooing 31 other women simultaneously. "I have to have a certain level of security to go through all that, and Joey and I are still together and strong after a year of all of that craziness," she explained. She even joked about their journey, comparing her success in winning Joey's heart to winning a "Super Bowl ring."
Graziadei's debut dance, a Cha Cha to Tyler Hubbard's "Dancin' in the Country," earned him a respectable score of 21 out of 30 and positive remarks from the judges. Anderson was quick to express her pride and support. "I am very proud of Joey, I think that everyone should be. He is killing it," she gushed.
Joey Graziadei, reflecting on his "DWTS" experience, admitted to feeling nervous but credited Anderson's unwavering support as a vital part of his confidence. "I'm so lucky to have a supportive fiancée. I texted her immediately after I was done and said, 'Did I make you proud?' " he told PEOPLE, emphasizing the sacrifices Anderson has made to support him throughout the competition.
The couple's bond appears strong, with Anderson highlighting the "reassurance and security" Graziadei provides her. She also noted that Johnson, his dance partner, is happily married with a child, adding another layer to her confidence about the situation. Johnson herself responded warmly to Anderson's support, commenting on her post, "That's my girl right there."
"Dancing With the Stars" continues to be a journey not just for the stars but for their supportive loved ones as well. As the season progresses, fans eagerly await to see Graziadei's growth as a dancer and the strength of his relationship with Anderson, all aired every Tuesday night on ABC and Disney+.
