The Bachelorseason 28 winner Kelsey Anderson is not living such a perfect life amid rumors of a breakup from her fiancé, Joey Graziadei. After getting engaged on the show, Joey and Kelsey embarkedtheir whirlwind life together, traveling and starting their new chapter as a couple. However, their relationship wasn’t without its challenges, facing accusations of living beyond their means, struggling with money, and evendealing with breakup rumors. While the pair typically chooses to ignore the gossip surrounding their relationship, there have been moments when they felt the need to address the speculation.

Joey recently opened up about how competing onDancing With The Starsbecameone of the toughest tests for his relationshipwith Kelsey.“It was difficult at times,“he admitted, referencing the outside opinions that surrounded his partnership with Jenna Johnson on the show. Joey explained that there were days when he’d come home from rehearsals feeling drained, and it was hard to connect with Kelsey right away. Joey going from one reality show to the next instead of focusing on his relationship seems to have taken a toll, andboth parties seem to be strugglingbecause of it.

The Bachelor’s Kelsey Anderson sobs and Joey Graziadei looks down, amid a fire truck and flames.

Kelsey’s Been Very Upset Lately Amid Breakup Rumors

She’s Going Through It

Joey andKelseyhave already been engaged for a year, and while an extended engagement was part of the plan, it does seem to be getting to Kelsey. The reality star recently took to TikTok to joke about going through the"stages of grief"as the United States prepares for the TikTok ban, which will undoubtedly affect a lot of influencers. In her video, Kelsey admitted that she only just recently got comfortable posting on the app, and now, it’s seemingly coming to an end right before her eyes.

“They’re literally targeting me. Like U.S. government, if you are jealous of me, you could’ve just said it. You didn’t have to do all this.”

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While Kelsey’s post was all in good fun, it did show just how upset she is about the TikTok ban, which will surely affect both her life and her income. Asbreakup rumors continued to swirlaround her and Joey, the video sharing app was the one place she shared content that showed the silly aspects of their relationship. In the future, without the ability to show how loving they are behind the scenes, more breakup rumors are sure to surface throughout their relationship.

Kelsey’s New Living Situation May Be Creating Stress

Moving Always Tests A Relationship

Now that Joey’s time onDancing With The Starshas come to an end, the couple finally had the chance to move into their own place together. Joey and Kelsey both left the East Coast to start a brand-new life together in California, leaving Kelsey’s roommates behind for a more intimate living situation. Unfortunately, the couplepicked a very chaotic time to moveas wildfires are currently devastating Los Angeles.

The Bachelor’s Kelsey Anderson Admits She’s Experiencing Stages Of Grief Amid Joey Graziadei Breakup Rumors & New Living Situation

The Bachelor’s Kelsey Anderson says she’s going through the stages of grief for a surprising reason, but does it have to do with Joey Graziadei?

Moving to Southern California as they experience some of the most damaging fires in the state’s history has to be stressful. Joey and Kelsey finally got a place of their own, but trying to place down your roots while so many are losing their homes is a unique situation.Moving is stressful enough as it is, and with the current state of LA, even the strongest of couples would be tested.

Joey & Kelsey Never Did Get Married

Why Are They Waiting So Long?

Joey andKelseyhave been playing fairly coy about their relationship, especially when it comes to their wedding. The couple got engaged in November 2023, and though more than a year has passed since Joey’s proposal,they still don’t seem to have any wedding plans.

The couple made it clear that they were taking some time before they started wedding planning to solidify their relationship, but waiting this long may be a bad sign.

With no clear timeline, it seems like Joey and Kelsey arepostponing their weddingfor reasons that aren’t fully explained. They’ve both shared that marriage might feel like a bigger commitment than they’re ready for at the moment, but have mainly emphasized that they want to focus on strengthening their union first. While that perspective does make sense, their messages often come across as casting more uncertainty on the future of their relationship and eventual marriage.

The Bachelorpremieres Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

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