Joey Graziadei
Joey Graziadei | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Michael Graziadei[1] May 24, 1995 |
| Education | West Chester University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality Tennis coach |
| Height | 5 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. He has two sisters, Carly and Ellie.[5] When he was in kindergarten, his parents divorced after his father came out as gay.[6]
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][8] While in college, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.[9]
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.[9][10]
Reality television
The Bachelorette
In March 2023, Graziadei was revealed to be a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette starring Charity Lawson.[11] He made it to the final two, but was rejected in favor of fellow contestant Dotun Olubeko.[12]
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.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Bachelorette | Himself | Runner-up; season 20 |
| Good Morning America | August 23 episode | ||
| The Golden Bachelor | October 19 episode | ||
| 2024 | The Bachelor | Lead; season 28 |
References
- ^ Bachelor Happy Hour (August 29, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Joey Discusses the Journey Ahead" (Podcast). iHeartRadio. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "Joey Graziadei". West Chester University. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Joey Graziadei (May 24, 2018). "Birthday breakfast". Retrieved August 22, 2023.[self-published]
- ^ Calvario, Liz (August 21, 2023). "Who is Joey Graziadei? What to know about the new Bachelor". The Today Show. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Joey Opens Up About Sharing His Dad's Coming Out Story with Charity". Bachelor Nation. July 6, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Joseph Graziadei". LinkedIn. Retrieved August 22, 2023.[self-published]
- ^ Saletta, Emma (June 25, 2023). "What Is Joey Graziadei's Job? Let's Get to Know 'The Bachelorette' Contestant". Distractify. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (August 21, 2023). "'The Bachelorette' Finale: Charity Sobs As She Breaks Up With Joey". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Gajewsi, Ryan (August 21, 2023). "ABC Reveals Next 'Bachelor' Lead During Emotional 'Bachelorette' Finale". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2023.