Guess who was recently caught in the whirlwind of love and heartache? Joey Graziadei! The reality TV star recently went to Tulum, Mexico, for the last leg of his “The Bachelor” journey. However, in an on-camera interview, the 28-year-old tennis pro says he doesn’t feel right at the interview at the beginning of the first episode.
Graziadei is still heartbroken from Charity Lawson’s season of “The Bachelorette.” “I’m holding back in some ways because I want it to go so well, but I don’t know what to do,” he explained. Before the showdown for Joey Graziadei, finalist Rachel sought advice from The Golden Bachelor’s seasoned advisor, Susan Noles.
Noles, 66, became Rachel’s confidante. As Rachel battled previous heartbreak, Noles said, “Don’t let that get in the way.” “What I learned about myself from this show was that I am a prize,” she added. “I am what a man needs. You have to love yourself before you can love anybody else.”
Joey Graziadei and Rachel’s Cenote Adventure in Another Dimension
During Rachel’s date with Joey Graziadei, he brought her to a cenote, and they jumped into it from multiple platforms, each higher than the last. However, as the fun faded, Graziadei noticed something was off with Rachel and thought she might’ve hurt her jaw during the fall.
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“She always tries to put on a brave face and say she’s OK. And I know the reason why she wants to keep pushing forward,” Graziadei told the cameras. “It’s because she doesn’t want to lose time or take away from what we can have, but I hope that she’s OK.”
Drama Becomes a Date Night Delight
After the incident, Rachel saw a medic and told them she felt fine. “Even though she says she’s OK, I can tell that she’s not, so we do need to go to the hospital,” Joey Graziadei said, adding, “It really is a worst-case scenario.”
At the hospital, Rachel got an X-ray and a clean health bill. So the duo resumed their date and met up later for drinks. “I’m still upset about today,” Rachel admitted. “I think I still feel bad that I ruined the date.”
Amidst vulnerability, Graziadei told Rachel she did nothing wrong. Rachel then opened up about previous scars of betrayal, and he listened carefully. “I understand that, and I appreciate you so much for letting me in,” Graziadei responded.
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Rachel and Graziadei’s Intimate Connection
Rachel found solace in Graziadei’s arms, crying. Inviting him to the Fantasy Suite, she opens up about her newly found comfort with Joey Graziadei. She confessed to the cameras that he was the first guy she’d been with.
The following morning, Rachel admitted to Graziadei that the previous night was good. Similarly, “The Bachelor” star agreed, saying, “I felt like I saw a different side of you, and it was good to see.”
Falling for Rachel
Joey Graziadei opened up about his feelings for Rachel after the overnight date in an on-camera moment. He admitted he was falling for Rachel. He continued, “I am falling for Rachel. I love how much fun we have. It was nice to wake up next to someone that you feel so comfortable with.”
Bonding Over Loss
As Kelsey A. and Gerry Turner’s runner-up Leslie Fhima share stories of loss, a deep bond forms between them. United by the pain of losing their mothers at a young age, Kelsey explained how butterflies represent her mother’s presence.
With honesty, Kelsey told Leslie that she loved Joey Graziadei. Leslie urged Kelsey to be authentic, saying, “Be completely organic and do not let anything come in your head.”
The Heartbreak
Fast-forward, Kelsey and Joey Graziadei went snorkeling, and according to Kelsey, it was “so magical.” Later that day, over dinner, Kelsey shared the advice Leslie previously gave her. She said, “She told me not to expect and just always kind of be hopeful.”
Graziadei understood what Leslie meant since he had a similar experience on “The Bachelorette.” The duo spent the night in the Fantasy Suite, and the following morning, they made breakfast. “I’m genuinely just like, so happy right now,” Kelsey told the cameras.
However, despite their happy ending, Kelsey starts overthinking while Joey Graziadei goes on his date with Daisy. “I would rather leave now than have my heart completely broken,” she told the cameras.
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