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Joey Graziadei‘s season of The Bachelor saw him faced between Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson, eventually becoming engaged to his better half. The Bachelor Season 28 ending captured the climax’ of Joey’s onscreen love story, answering the long-anticipated question, “Who did Joey end up with?”
For most of the episode, the 28-year-old struggled with making his final choice. It didn’t help that the “meet the family” portion went well, with both women winning over the hearts of his parents and sisters. With his family giving their nod of approval to Daisy and Kelsey, the decision solely rested on Joey. Reaching deeper into his heart, the bachelor eventually accepted the truth everyone perceived all along.
Who Did Joey Graziadei End Up With in The Bachelor Season 28?
During The Bachelor season 28 finale, Joey Graziadei presented his final rose to Louisiana native Kelsey Anderson, 25. The two officially became engaged during the emotion-packed three-hour-long episode. Of course, as expected, the ending had its fair share of drama and heightened emotions as the 28-year-old bachelor moved into a new phase of life with Kelsey.
In an unprecedented move, Daisy predicted her loss even before Joey got his chance to break her heart. Surprises are not over yet. The next bachelorette was also unveiled during the finale: Jenn Tran, who left the race for Joey’s heart on Week 7.
The Bachelor Finale Recap
Following their meeting with his family, the bachelor had his final one-on-one dates with the women. First up, Daisy, a Minnesota native joined the athlete for a spiritual cleansing, all the while, conflicted over whether or not to confess her love for him. Her confidence seemed a bit shaken when Joey Graziadei gave her a heartfelt speech in the line of wanting the best for her, even if they don’t end up together.
Surprisingly, Daisy worked up the courage to voice her love when they met up for the nighttime portion of their final date. Joey gave a flat reaction, all the while trying to remain as polite and curt as possible. That was enough to make Daisy bite her words, realizing he wasn’t considering having her in his future. In his confessional, Joey Graziadei gave off a different vibe though, insisting he still had no idea whom to choose between Daisy and Kelsey Anderson. Very convincing.
During his final date with Kelsey, Joey’s actions did all the talking, with the couple giving off an unmistakable chemistry. Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson kicked things off with some alone time together, and even gave each other soothing massages. For their date night, the pair discussed Kelsey’s meting with the tennis pro’s family over dinner. Joey seemed visibly relieved when Kelsey reassured him of her readiness for an engagement, despite inital claims of her reluctance to tie the knot.
The Grand Proposal
The proposal day kicked off with both women readying themselves for a potential heart break or a proposal at the beach. Daisy made a quick stop at Kelsey Anderson’s room, eager to fish out tell-tale details of her final week with Joey Graziadei. The Louisiana native confirmed they had something beautiful going. Daisy then admitted things had felt off with the bachelor since their final date, making her question his interest in her.
Daisy and Kelsey eventually show up at the beach together in an SUV, with their hands interlaced to everyone’s surprise. Upon their arrival, the account manager, having come to terms with the glaring reality walked up to Joey and ended things herself. In her emotional statement, she reiterated her love for the bachelor, before letting him know she felt it all along that he was’t going to choose her. The admission left them both in tears. But life had to go on.
Daisy went back to the SUV, where Kelsey waited to console her. The Junior project manager’s turn then came to meet up with the bachelor and accept his final rose, marking the long-anticipated ending of The Bachelor season 28. Joey Graziadei proposed with a four-carat engagement ring, but not before reassuing Kelsey that “There is nothing difficult about choosing you” and that he couldn’t “wait another minute to tell you that I love you.” Thus, the couple began their journey to a future filled with love and many unecertainties.
Are Kelsey and Joey Still Together?
After an adventurous love journey on The Bachelor season 28, are Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei still together? The simple answer is Yes! The lovebirds looked as in love as ever during their appearance on After the Final Rose. The duo showered each other with praise, with Joey describing Kelsey as a light who gives “energy fully in her own way.” Kelsey admitted to host Jesse Palmer that they were looking to move onto the next phase of their engagement by moving in together in New York City.
Kelsey also addressed their relationship during an interview with People. According to her, she had no idea what kind of wedding she wanted; she only knew her friends and family had to be present. She also wanted a timeless wedding but remained indecisive about the location. Admittedly, it would take a while for the couple to figure out all the details. Hence, a long engagement was in the cards for them, possibly two or three years.
In the meantime, they hoped to enjoy every moment of their unraveling love story. Since the finale aired, Joey Graziadei, who first appeared on Charity Lawson’s The Bachelorette season, has flooded his Instagram page with photos of him and Kelsey Anderson together, confirming the continuity of their romance long after filming. A glimpse into their respective social media pages offers the ultimate confirmation of their prevailing love.
