The Bachelor: Joey's New Relationship Update's Defending Kelsey (Signs The "Relationship Trouble" Rumors Are Getting To Him)

The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei just did a sweet and honorable thing for Kelsey Anderson, which was honestly moving, but his romantic gesture might be a sign that all his controversies are making him anxious. On The Bachelor season 28, Joey fell hard for the charming Kelsey, quickly sealing himself off from the other women. He went through the motions for them, but really, it was clear that he had a strong preference. From early on, they connected, and now, Joey's telling the world how he feels about Kelsey, as they celebrate their first anniversary.

Joey seems like a very nice person. It has to be said that he treats Kelsey with the utmost respect. He even went so far as to request a dance partner who was in a stable relationship. He probably did this to reassure Kelsey that he wouldn't get involved in some sordid affair while filming Dancing With The Stars. This kind of honor deserves praise - many men would avoid the step that Joey took, preferring to flirt with single pro dancers. However, despite Joey's caring and faithful attitude, the couple may have issues - every duo does.

Is Joey's Post A Way Of Stopping The "Relationship Problems" Rumors?

It Might Be, At Least Partially

Joey was a total sweetheart when he posted the following message to Instagram:

Happy One-Year Anniversary to My Everything…

I still cannot believe that it has been a year since I got down on one knee and asked you to marry me. This is another appreciation post for everything you do. The laughs, the love, the support, the joy and the excitement. Every day with you is an adventure and I cannot wait to see all of the memories we get to create in the years to come

Some reality show guys are awful, flaunting their egos at every opportunity. They don't always respect women. They cheat, lie, and use. They say that the devil comes to kill, steal and destroy, but Joey seems more like an angel. In the post above, he is so romantic and hopeful, and clearly thinks the world of his partner. So, he's not a reality devil like 90DF star Usman "Sojaboy" Umar, who conned older women for fun and profit. Joey's a different kind of man.

When Joey was paired with Jenna Johnson, whose husband is fellow dancer Valentin "Val" Chmerkovskiy, Kelsey may have gotten rattled. Sure, Jenna's fully committed to her husband. They have an adorable son, Rome, who was born in 2023. Nonetheless, Jenna's a beautiful woman, just like Kelsey is. Joey and Kelsey would be dancing in an intimate way - obviously, there would be a lot of physical contact. So, even though Jenna's taken, it's understandable that Kelsey would have concerns.

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Even though Kelsey seemed to trust Joey, fans probably inflamed any feelings of jealousy that crept in. On her own, she could handle those doubts very well, but when the Internet started questioning her relationship, she probably felt nervous and a bit depressed. No woman wants to read negative commentary about their partner and another woman on the Web. It's something that's always going to be unpleasant, but dealing with that type of aggravation is part of the price of fame.

Kelsey Anderson Addressed The Jealousy Rumors

She Explained Why She Was Upset After One Of His Performances

Since she met Joey, who proposed a year ago, she's used social media to make their life together seem perfect. Most people do this - they don't expose every weakness to the world. There's nothing wrong with that. People show their good moments and hide the stuff that's more unpleasant. However, since Joey started appearing on DWTS, Kelsey's had to talk about her life in a slightly different way. Above, Kelsey gets real about why she seemed upset after Joey danced on the show.

It seemed like jealousy might have made her emotional after his performance, but the truth is that Kelsey was remembering her mother, who sadly passed away. She and her father, The Golden Bachelorette's Mark Anderson, miss Denise Anderson so much. They adored her and they'll love her forever. So, sometimes, the things that Kelsey does are misinterpreted. Above, fans called out Joey and Jenna for dancing too close together, sounding off in the comments on Kelsey's TIkTok.

Of course, they dancers were just doing their jobs. Kelsey knows this, and has said as much when she's challenged about his relationship with Jenna. It's just the fact that she has to read it that's the problem. It might even be a major thorn in her side.

Joey is trying to make Kelsey feel good, and hopefully, all the chatter online isn't throwing him off balance. People write a lot of things about the couple, but only they know whether they're happy or not. Behind closed doors, relationships can be very different than they are in public. Even Instagram-perfect duos may be train wrecks behind the scenes. However, since Joey genuinely seems to respect Kelsey, prioritizing her well-being, the couple may actually be happy.

It's probably the Internet shade that's rattling them more than anything. Without it, it might be smooth sailing. The Bachelor star Joey is showing his love amid controversy, and that's exactly what he should do. Every time he's honest about how he feels, it will ring true. When people are lying, it's sometimes obvious - there are inconsistencies that are pretty easy to spot, or they don't look honest while they're communicating. Joey doesn't have these red flags, but he may be tired ot having his motives questioned.

She was emotional because Joey and Jenna's performance reminded her of her mom. It wasn't because she was jealous. In the past, fans have basically taunted her, trying to make her feel things that she'd never feel without their prompts. In one post, where Jenna was touching Joey, but not inappropriately, fans got riled up.

It's almost like she has to defend herself and her relationship. With Joey's anniversary post, he's probably doing the same thing, while sharing thoughts that feel very sincere.

Sources: Jenna Johnson/Instagram, Joey Graziadei/Instagram, Kelsey Anderson/TikTok