The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei was supposed to be touring with theDancing With The Starslive show, but the tour ran into a bump in the road. Before 28-year-old Joey made his premiere on Charity Lawson’s season ofThe Bachelorette, he was a tennis pro in Hawaii. After leavingThe Bachelor,Joey decided to start a new career as a public figure and social media influencer.

Soon after getting engaged onThe Bachelorseason 28, Joey was cast as a contestant onDancing With The Starsseason 33. He was paired with a professional dancer, Jenna Johnson, andthey went on to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Fresh from his victory, Joey signed on to appear on theDWTSlive show and was scheduled for multiple dates across the country. A recent setback changed plans and threatened to derail Joey’s recent string of career success.

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Joey’s First DWTS Show Was Postponed

The Show Was Canceled

After a few initial performances on theDancing With The Starslive show, Joey was off for a month. He had another assignment during his time off andappeared as a host during The Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. When Joey returned to the live show, his first show back was canceled due to bad weather.Joey’s minor career setbackwas probably frustrating, but Joey will have a chance to return toDWTSlive.

Rumors Of Joey & Kelsey’s Break-Up

Engagement Ring-Gate

WhenKelseyposted a TikTok in which she wasn’t wearing the emerald-cut diamond engagement ring Joey gave her, fans noticed. They took to the comment section to speculate thatKelsey’s missing engagement ringcould mean she and Joey broke up.Kelseygot so many comments about her missing ring that she finally had to address it in another TikTok. She explainedshe’d seen a lot of “wear and tear"on the ringand was trying not to wear it around the clock.

Joey & Kelsey Support Each Other No Matter What

In It For The Long Haul

Through the setback, Kelsey was there by Joey’s side. Thoughshe admitted she had FOMO about Joey going on tour, she mostly said that in jest. Despite all the speculation aboutThe Bachelorcouple’s relationship being on the rocks, rumors of their demise have been greatly exaggerated.Joey and Kelseyare deeply committedto each other and are sure to announce a wedding date any day now.

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