Joey Graziadei reflects on winning DWTS Season 33, life on tour, and the support of his fiancée Kelsey Anderson in emotional goodbye post.
The Bachelor fan favorite, who won hearts on Season 28 of The Bachelor and got engaged to Kelsey Anderson, has officially wrapped up his unforgettable run with Dancing with the Stars. After making history as the first Bachelor lead to take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, Graziadei took to Instagram to share that his DWTS journey has come to a close.
“Today marks the end of my DWTS journey…” he wrote, reflecting on his time on the show and tour. “There are so many parts of this experience that have been unbelievable for me and it’s going to be hard to close this chapter.”
Joey didn’t hold back when it came to giving thanks. First on his list? His pro partner Jenna Johnson, who helped lead him to victory in Season 33. “None of this would have been possible without you,” he said. “Thank you for making this experience one of a kind and creating such an amazing environment for me day in and day out.”
He also gave a heartfelt shout-out to the entire DWTS tour crew. “Thank you to everyone that has been a part of @dwtstourofficial,” he said. “This group of pros and celebrities are truly special people. My favorite part of this has been the little moments and being able to share the stage with all of you every night. This was truly a special group of people and I can’t wait to see how each of you continue to shine in the future.”
Joey also made sure to thank the people who have been in his corner from the beginning: his fiancée, his family, and his friends. “Third, I have to thank @kelseyanderson, my family and friends,” he wrote. “My support system through all of this was so crucial and I know I couldn’t do it without the love and support I felt every day.”
And, of course, he ended his emotional post with a message for the fans who cheered him on. “Last but most certainly not least, thank you to all of the fans! The support that we felt all season was unbelievable and it was so amazing to be able to tour around the US and feel the energy and love face to face,” he shared. “I mean it when I say this was the experience of a lifetime 🕺🏻”
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From reality romance to Mirrorball champ, Joey Graziadei’s journey has been nothing short of spectacular—and his final bow on the DWTS stage only proves there’s even more to come.
