The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei seen at DWTS rehearsal

Joey Gradiazei Raises Eyebrows With 'Inappropriate' TikTok With Jenna Johnson

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By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on September 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM EDT

Joey Gradiazei is ready to swap reality TV romance for the ballroom as he joins the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars."

While the celebs are hard at work practicing their week one routines, they’ve also been sharing playful behind-the-scenes TikToks and Reels with their new dance partners. But one TikTok featuring Joey and his partner, Jenna Johnson, has everyone buzzing.

In the video, the chemistry between Joey and Jenna is undeniable, and fans are starting to think there might be more than dance moves heating up on the screen.

Now, concerned viewers are warning Joey Gradiazei’s fiancé, Kelsey Anderson, who he met on "The Bachelor," to “watch out” as the speculation ramps up,

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Is There More Going On Between Jenna Johnson And Joey Gradiazei?

One TikTok video starts with Jenna backing into Joey’s arms, but things heat up when Joey leans down, grabs her by the waist, and flips her upside down. When she lands back on her feet, the two are caught giggling and laughing, and fans couldn’t help but notice the chemistry between them.

But viewers are questioning if that chemistry is more than friendship and speculate that this TikTok was a little too flirty.

"You guys don't have to be so close. Joey, you are a married man. What is wrong with you?" one social media user asked after seeing the video.

"Welp, Joey and Kelsey's relationship is doomed. Look at the chemistry between these two," another said.

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Joey Gradiazei Seemingly Flirts With Jenna Johnson In TikTok Video

It’s not just one TikTok causing a stir — Joey Gradiazei and Jenna Johnson posted another video where they kept their distance throughout the dance, but that didn’t stop fans from noticing the playful vibe. The pair giggled non-stop, and at the end, Jenna playfully pushed Joey, leaving fans to label it flirty.

Even though the duo is simply rehearsing their lifts and routines for "Dancing With the Stars," some fans are convinced there’s undeniable chemistry and many are speculating that Joey’s relationship with fiancée Kelsey Anderson could be in jeopardy.

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Should Kelsey Anderson Be Worried?

Joey Gradiazei and Kelsey Anderson smiling
Instagram | Joey Gradiazei

Many social media users directed their comments to Kelsey, telling her to "be careful" and to "watch out."

"Kelsey, please be careful with this girl. Protect your man," one follower said.

"Kelsey is better than me," said another.

"WTH are these two?" asked a third.

"Kelsey, you are a strong soldier," wrote one fan as another said, "Kelsey, you're brave."

Despite the buzz and speculation, Joey’s fiancé is standing by him with full support. “She’s been so supportive,” Joey said of Kelsey, per Us Weekly. “She actually really pushed for me to do this, [and] we’re just gonna enjoy this time. It’s actually nice to slow it down a little bit and be in the same place. And, yeah, we’re gonna enjoy L.A. and just see what it’s like here for a little bit.”

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Joey Gradiazei Receives Support From Fans

Others shut down the speculation, labeling their relationship as simply platonic. "The way that people think THIS is flirty behavior have not seen past seasons of 'DWTS,'" one user wrote. "y'all Jenna is happily married to Val (who’s on the show) and have a baby."

"Brother sister vibes I love it," another said.

"She honestly has great chemistry with all her partners, she’s so good! So excited for y’all!" a third wrote.

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Joey Gradiazei Preps For Week One Of 'DWTS'

Earlier this month, ABC announced the full cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 33. Shortly after, Jenna Johnson took to social media to express her excitement to be partnered with Joey.

"Don’t know how I got so lucky to get the BEST partner??!!?!! Cannot wait for all of you to go on this wild ride with us!" Jenna wrote in a social media post after the cast was announced.

Joey replied, "I'M THE LUCKY ONE! Cannot wait to do this with you."

"The Bachelor" alum isn't the only one from the franchise competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy. Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran will make history as the first two Bachelor Nation leads to face off on the same season of "Dancing With the Stars."

“I’m excited. I mean, Bachelor Nation runs deep, right?” Joey joked to Us Weekly. “They always do Dancing With the Stars, so it’s an exciting opportunity and we’re just gonna have fun with it.”

"Dancing With the Stars" premieres on September 17.

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