Joey Graziadei and his fiancée, Kelsey Anderson, are navigating a challenging financial landscape following their stint on “The Bachelor.” The couple, who found love on the 28th season of the popular reality show, are currently living with Anderson’s friends in New Orleans as they work to stabilize their finances.
Graziadei, who led the season, revealed on Jason Tartick’s “Trading Secrets” podcast that his credit score took a significant hit during the filming of the show. “My credit score was at 730, and then I went on the show. I missed a credit card payment for two and a half months, and it dropped by 80 points,” he shared. This financial setback has made it difficult for him to secure an apartment on his own.
The couple is currently residing in a rented home that Anderson shared with her two girlfriends before her appearance on “The Bachelor.” Graziadei expressed his frustration, saying, “I went on a TV show and came back to find my credit score bombed. I can’t even get into an apartment building.”
Adding to their financial strain, Anderson quit her job in project management to focus on her new life with Graziadei. Despite his own financial struggles, Graziadei has been supporting her. “Joey’s my security blanket,” Anderson confirmed on the podcast.
The couple is living in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with Anderson’s friends, who have welcomed Graziadei into their living arrangement. “He was just living with his sister, so I said, ‘You can move in with me,'” Anderson recalled. “My roommates were all in, and it’s kind of like a ‘New Girl’ situation.”
Anderson plans to find a new job when they move to New York later this year. She expressed her excitement about their future together, despite the financial hurdles they face. “I think what I’m most excited about is the ability to be around each other so much,” Graziadei added. “We finally will be able to just do small things together.”
The couple’s journey began during Season 28 of “The Bachelor,” where they got engaged during the show’s finale. Anderson has been vocal about her love for Graziadei, describing it as “effortless like a beautiful sunny day” in an Instagram tribute. Graziadei, in turn, has praised Anderson as “kind, beautiful, goofy, original, authentic, and [his] bright light.”
Their current living situation in New Orleans is a temporary arrangement as they plan their move to New York. Anderson is optimistic about finding a new job in project management once they relocate. Despite the financial challenges, the couple remains committed to building a life together.
Their story highlights the financial realities that can follow a high-profile stint on reality TV. While the show brought them together, it also brought unexpected financial challenges. Graziadei’s credit score drop and Anderson’s job resignation have forced them to rely on the support of friends as they work to rebuild their financial stability.
As they navigate this period of financial uncertainty, Graziadei and Anderson are focused on their future together. Their move to New York represents a fresh start, and they are hopeful that they can overcome their financial struggles and build a stable life together.
Their experience serves as a reminder that even reality TV stars face real-world challenges. The couple’s openness about their financial struggles offers a glimpse into the less glamorous side of life after “The Bachelor.” Despite the setbacks, Graziadei and Anderson are determined to make their relationship work and build a future together.
