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"Bachelor" Star Grapples with Persistent Showmance Rumors After DWTS Win
30 Jul
Summary
- Graziadei and his "Bachelor" co-star Kelsey Anderson are still together, despite facing relationship doubts
- Graziadei was concerned about showmance rumors when joining DWTS, but was paired with a married pro
- Fans continue to speculate about Graziadei's relationship with his DWTS partner, despite their denials
Joey Graziadei, a former lead on "The Bachelor," has been going strong with his co-star Kelsey Anderson, but he admits that dealing with relationship doubts and scrutiny from fans has been difficult. Graziadei recently competed on the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars, where he was paired with pro dancer Jenna Johnson. Despite Graziadei's request to be paired with a married pro to avoid showmance rumors, fans have continued to speculate about his relationship with Johnson.
Graziadei says the constant comments and speculation have been "the only reason why I was afraid to do Dancing with the Stars," as he knew there was an audience that "tries to ship couples or find a way to mess with [them]." Even though Graziadei and Johnson have maintained that their relationship was strictly professional, the rumors have persisted.
Despite the challenges, Graziadei and Anderson have remained strong, with Graziadei saying that if they can get through the scrutiny, they can get through anything. He and Anderson are now able to look back on the experience and feel confident in their relationship.
