Rumors have been swirling regarding the stability ofThe Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson’s relationship, and recent Instagram posts shared by the latter are adding fuel to the fire. The couple became engaged during the season finale ofThe Bachelor’s 28th season. The two have enjoyed traveling together since the episode aired in March and news of the couple’s engagement became public. Despite their travels and living together, Bachelor Nation fans have shared their impressions of the couple on social media, and some seem to think the couple won’t make it to the altar.
A recent Instagram story shared by Andersonis not sitting well with some Bachelor fans. In a story recently posted on her Instagram account, Anderson could be seen lying on the floor and icing her chest after she and Graziadei had gone for a two-mile run in New Orleans. Anderson said she was “literally overheating”, so Graziadei provided her with ice and water to cool down. Graziadei then went outside to do push-ups, leading Anderson (because of the heat) to say:“So he’s psycho.”
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While that may seem like banter to most of us, it adds to the growing criticism against Anderson. This week, she also posted an Instagram video where she is seen asking Graziadei to change out of his Birkenstocks for dinner. While some sided with Anderson, saying that sandals are inappropriate for dinner, some took further offense at her request. One user asked: “Does she tell you when to go pee?” while others called her “rude” and “condescending.”
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But the heat isn’t just on Anderson, as Graziadei has also faced scrutiny. In June, during a joint appearance onThe Bacheloralum Jason Tartick’s podcastTrading Secrets, Anderson revealed that Graziadei had moved in with her and her two roommates. In the episode, Graziadei revealed a surprising consequence of his time on The Bachelor: an 80-point drop in his credit score due to a single missed credit card payment. While he assured viewers he’d since recovered, this admission (coupled with his living arrangements) led to speculation that Graziadei was struggling financially.
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Tartick later shared that he was bothered by the flak Graziadei received as a result of his appearance on the podcast (viaInstagram), sharing:
“To be completely honest, I felt sick to my stomach when I saw the backlash Joey was receiving simply for sharing a financial mistake he made while filming. Initially, I felt responsible for it, as it stemmed from his interview on Trading Secrets. However, it does feel like there is a larger issue at hand in our country. We praise those who flaunt their assets, like their new cars, yet we shame those who open up about financial struggles and the lessons they’ve learned. As a society, we often portray success through displays of wealth, but heaven forbid we discuss the planning, numbers, and educational insights behind it. It’s incomprehensible to see how we punish and humiliate people who have the vulnerability to share their financial struggles.”
Bachelor Nation is known forits passionate and vocal fanswho are not shy about sharing their opinions. Hopefully, the recent buzz surrounding Anderson and Graziadei dies down, allowing them to focus on their relationship.
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