Joey Graziadei's Fiancée Kelsey Anderson Reacts to His DWTS Win (2024)

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After winning over the hearts of viewers to waltz his way to a historic Dancing With the Stars victory, Joey Graziadei gave a special shoutout to the woman who has his heart.

The 29-year-old paid tribute to fiancée Kelsey Anderson, who cheered him on throughout his journey toward becoming the first The Bachelor star to secure the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

"Everyone's been so supportive—Kelsey, my family," Joey exclusively told E! News after winning Dancing With the Stars season 33 with pro dance partner Jenna Johnson on Nov. 26. "Every single week, [I] get texts immediately after we finish a dance, and just giving me nothing but love and support and that's all I can ask for."

To nap his place at the top, Joey and Jenna beat runners-up Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, and second runners-up Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong. (The other finalists were Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold as well as former NFL player Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, who came fourth and fifth, respectively.)

Now, he said, having a Mirrorball Trophy, "feels amazing."

Kelsey had cheered on her fiancé not only from the sidelines on the Dancing With the Stars ballroom set but also on social media.

"Every Tuesday right after his performance, Joey texts me, saying, 'I hope I made you proud,' which of course he does—but honestly, he makes me proud every single day," she wrote on TikTok the day of the finale. "It's not just about his accomplishments; it's the way he treats others and the unwavering commitment he brings to everything he does."

The 25-year-old continued, "When Joey sets his mind to something, it's truly inspiring to watch him give it his all. From The Bachelor to our life together after the show, to his journey on Dancing With the Stars, it's been incredible to see his dedication and drive through it all. I am, and always will be, his biggest cheerleader and supporter."

And trophy or not, Joey felt like a winner with Kelsey by his side.

"This made me tear up baby,” he wrote in the comments. “Thank you for being the best support system and lifting me up during this crazy time. Love you forever."

Joey responded to her post, commenting, "This made me tear up baby. Thank you for being the best support system and lifting me up during this crazy time. Love you forever."

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Joey, who met and proposed to Kelsey on season 28 of The Bachelor, also shared her reaction to finding out he could actually dance to begin with.

"I think she was very surprised, along with everyone else," he admitted, adding, "I was surprised."

Joey Graziadei's Fiancée Kelsey Anderson Reacts to His DWTS Win (1)

Now, he said, having a Mirrorball Trophy, "feels amazing."

Kelsey had cheered on her fiancé not only from the sidelines on the Dancing With the Stars ballroom set but also on social media.

And trophy or not, Joey felt like a winner with Kelsey by his side.

"This made me tear up baby,” he wrote in the comments. “Thank you for being the best support system and lifting me up during this crazy time. Love you forever."