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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with [[Gilbert's syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/joey-graziadei-opens-up-about-gilbert-syndrome-diagnosis-8602779|title=Bachelor Joey Graziadei Opens Up About Being Diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome|date=February 29, 2024|accessdate=March 1, 2024|last=Greene|first=Jordan|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref>
In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with [[Gilbert's syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/joey-graziadei-opens-up-about-gilbert-syndrome-diagnosis-8602779|title=Bachelor Joey Graziadei Opens Up About Being Diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome|date=February 29, 2024|accessdate=March 1, 2024|last=Greene|first=Jordan|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref>

When Graziadei appeared on ''[[The Bachelor (American TV series)|The Bachelor]],'' he announced he had moved back to his hometown in Pennsylvania to "be closer to family and friends."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-13 |title='Bachelor' Joey Graziadei Made A Major Life Change Before Filming Started |url=https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a44877551/next-bachelor-season-28-joey-graziadei/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Women's Health |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

Revision as of 20:32, 12 March 2024

Joey Graziadei
Born
Joseph Michael Graziadei[1]

(1995-05-24) May 24, 1995 (age 28)
EducationWest Chester University (BA)
Occupation(s)Television personality
Tennis coach
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]

Joseph Michael Graziadei (born May 24, 1995)[3][4] is an American television personality who is best known as the runner-up on season 20 of The Bachelorette, and as the star of season 28 of The Bachelor.

Early life and education

Graziadei was born and raised in Royersford, Pennsylvania to parents Nick and Cathy.[2][5] He has two sisters, Carly and Ellie.[6][7] When he was in kindergarten, his parents divorced after his father came out as gay.[8]

Graziadei graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 2013, and then played tennis at West Chester University, where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in communication and media studies.[7][9][10] While in college, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.[11] After graduating, he moved to Hawaii.[12]

Career

Prior to appearing on The Bachelorette, Graziadei was a teaching tennis pro and Ike Kuluz ambassador at The Club at Kukuiʻula in Koloa, Hawaii.[11][13]  

Reality television

The Bachelorette

In March 2023, Graziadei was revealed to be a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette starring Charity Lawson.[14] He made it to the final two, but was rejected in favor of fellow contestant Dotun Olubeko.[15]  

The Bachelor

On August 21, 2023, during the live Bachelorette season 20 finale, Graziadei was chosen as the lead of season 28 of The Bachelor.[16]

Personal life

In high school, Graziadei was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome.[17]

When Graziadei appeared on The Bachelor, he announced he had moved back to his hometown in Pennsylvania to "be closer to family and friends."[18]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2023 The Bachelorette Himself Runner-up; season 20
The Golden Bachelor October 19 episode
2024 The Bachelor Lead; season 28

References

  1. ^ Bachelor Happy Hour (August 29, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Joey Discusses the Journey Ahead" (Podcast). iHeartRadio. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Joey Graziadei". West Chester University. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Joey Graziadei (May 24, 2018). "Birthday breakfast". Retrieved August 22, 2023.[self-published]
  4. ^ Calvario, Liz (August 21, 2023). "Who is Joey Graziadei? What to know about the new Bachelor". The Today Show. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Hertzog, Austin (August 22, 2023). "Royersford native Joey Graziadei selected as new 'Bachelor' TV show lead". The Morning Call. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Stivale, Shelby (January 19, 2024). "Bachelor Joey Graziadei's Family Guide: Meet the Season 28 Star's Parents and 2 Sisters". Us Weekly. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Macke, Johnni (August 22, 2023). "Who Is Joey Graziadei? 5 Things to Know About the Season 28 'Bachelor' Leading Man". Us Weekly. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "Joey Opens Up About Sharing His Dad's Coming Out Story with Charity". Bachelor Nation. July 6, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  9. ^ Rudnesky, Franki (June 27, 2023). "Meet Joey Graziadei, 'The Bachelorette' contestant from Montgomery County". Philly Voice. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  10. ^ Rapp, Julia (June 30, 2023). "West Chester University Alum Competes for Love on 'The Bachelorette'". Vista Today. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Joseph Graziadei". LinkedIn. Retrieved August 22, 2023.[self-published]
  12. ^ Stang, Kaila (January 22, 2024). "All the Details on 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei's Tennis Career". TV Insider. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Saletta, Emma (June 25, 2023). "What Is Joey Graziadei's Job? Let's Get to Know 'The Bachelorette' Contestant". Distractify. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  14. ^ Garcia, Gretty (March 20, 2023). "Presenting: All 29 Contestants on Charity Lawson's New Season of 'The Bachelorette'". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Gawley, Paige (August 21, 2023). "'The Bachelorette' Finale: Charity Sobs As She Breaks Up With Joey". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  16. ^ Gajewsi, Ryan (August 21, 2023). "ABC Reveals Next 'Bachelor' Lead During Emotional 'Bachelorette' Finale". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Greene, Jordan (February 29, 2024). "Bachelor Joey Graziadei Opens Up About Being Diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome". People. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei Made A Major Life Change Before Filming Started". Women's Health. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-03-12.

External links

Preceded by
Aven Jones
The Bachelorette runner up
Season 20
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by The Bachelor
Season 28 (2024)
Succeeded by
Incumbent