When Stephen Nedoroscik rode this beautiful pommel horse to earn the U.S. men’s gymnastics team a bronze medal, few would have imagined that three months later he would be a finalist on “Dancing With the Stars.” And yet here we are. Now the gymnast has a chance to achieve something incredible on Tuesday by adding the DWTS trophy to his already glittering list of achievements this year. However, with candidates like Ilona Maher, Chandler Kinney and Joey Graziadei still remaining, this task will not be easy at all.

His biggest challenge may be the latter, as Joey has received high praise from fans and received an impressive score of 58/60 from the judges. This outstanding performance has put him at the forefront of victory and firmly in his sights on the trophy. The former looks back on his journey Bachelor The contestant really made a remarkable appearance on the show.

Everything about Joey Graziadei’s DWTS journey to the finale

Along with his partner Jenna Johnson, Joey Graziadei has grown each week as both a dancer and a performer. The duo has consistently introduced new styles and innovative choreographies in almost every episode, earning great recognition from both fans and the jury. Their progress was also reflected in the results list, culminating in the first perfect 30 points in the semi-finals.

By qualifying for the finale, Joey Graziadei became the first former Bachelor contestant to do so, making reality TV history. When he spoke to the USA weekly after the semifinals, he expressed his joy in words. He said: “It’s unbelievable… It was a great night. We knew that we had two dances that we loved and just that it all came together, that it somehow turned out the way it did, it was everything we hoped it would be. I’m just really happy right now.” Joey also revealed that he and his partner were already making plans for the finale. “My head just thinks, ‘Okay, next week, next week I have to do it again.’ So next week will mean a lot for Joey Graziadei.

Who are Joey Graziadei’s parents? Find out everything about the DWTS star’s family

Joey Graziadei’s parents are Nick Graziadei and Cathy Pagliaro. When Joey was in kindergarten, his father came out as gay, which led to his parents’ divorce. Still, Joey shared that both Nick and Cathy were incredible co-parents. He often expresses his admiration for his father, calling him one of his favorite people in the world. Joey also shares a strong bond with his mother, having lived with her throughout his childhood.

To this day, the parents have a very warm relationship, which Nick revealed during his appearance on the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. He said: “Making that decision (to come out) and then getting sick was hard too because I’m like, ‘What am I doing here?’ … I love Cathy to this day, but it’s just like the luck of being there wasn’t over and it was unfair to (the kids).” As a result, the two are very close and even attended the Bachelor finale. For this reason, they are also expected to be present at the blockbuster “Dancing with the Stars” finale.

Who is Joey Graziadei’s fiancée Kelsey Anderson?

Joey Graziadei definitely deserves the praise and love of fans for his performances. However, his biggest fan is his fiancée Kelsey Anderson. She was always at his side throughout this journey and motivated him whenever he needed it. “Kelsey is emotionally invested, that’s for sure.” The DWTS contestant told FIRST for Women. “I think every time I look at her I blow her a kiss before we dance. She looks a lot more nervous than me.” he added. This reflects very well their relationship, which has developed in a unique way.

Kelsey Anderson was one of the Bachelor season 28 contestants vying for Joey Graziadei. On the season finale, Joey asked her the question, to which she answered “yes.” Apparently they became a couple long before the end of the show, but had to hide their relationship from others until the finale, which they successfully did. They have since been engaged and support each other in all areas of life, including Dancing With the Stars.

Career highlights and major achievements of the DWTS star

Joey Graziadei is a tennis player by profession and lives in Pennsylvania. He has now also received the job title “Trainer of this sport”, which he used as a lifestyle and experience ambassador at the Kukuiula Resort in Hawaii. Since then, the player has achieved a lot on reality television, first appearing on season 20 of The Bachelorette as a contestant vying for Charity Lawson’s hand in marriage.

He eventually lost to Dotun Olebeko, who got engaged to Charity. But as a reward for his second place, he was named the Bachelor in the show’s 28th season, where he eventually met his fiancée, Kelsey Anderson. Now, on Tuesday, he’s aiming for another major reality TV stardom as DWTS champion. He definitely has what it takes to win the show, but would face major challenges from the other contestants. That’s why it will be a great finale for the spectators.