Joey Graziadei, a 28-year-old tennis pro, experienced a mix of emotions during his overnight dates on the ABC series, particularly after receiving a concerning note from Kelsey A., despite having a promising start with Rachel Nance and expressing feelings of love towards both Kelsey Anderson and Daisy Kent. The episode highlighted Joey’s connections and vulnerabilities, especially with Kelsey’s “We Need to Talk” note causing him to spiral, leaving viewers on a cliffhanger with the future of his relationships uncertain.
Joey Graziadei’s confidence from his overnight dates is shaken when he receives a “We Need to Talk” note from Kelsey A., amidst navigating his connections with Rachel Nance and Daisy Kent on the ABC series.
Joey Graziadei was riding a wave of euphoria after his overnight dates. That is until he discovered a note from Kelsey A. waiting at his doorstep. The drama!
The 28-year-old tennis pro had just started the Monday, March 11, episode of the ABC series alongside Rachel Nance. It was clear from the get-go that Rachel was lagging behind Joey’s stronger connections with Kelsey Anderson and Daisy Kent. Despite this, they ventured out on their date, full of hope. Then, bam! Rachel ends up in the hospital after a jaw injury from a leap of faith in Tulum, Mexico. Talk about a plot twist.
Joey, being the gentleman, sticks by Rachel at the hospital, even though she insisted she was “fine.” They manage to enjoy a fantasy suite date card afterward. The next morning, Joey’s feeling all warm and fuzzy about Rachel, imagining a beautiful life together. They part ways with a casual “See ya soon” and “See ya, hun.” Sweet, but not exactly earth-shattering compared to what was coming next.
Next up, Joey spends the day with Kelsey, 25. On a boat, no less. He’s all “I missed you” and compliments flying everywhere. Then things get real. Kelsey shares her worries about meeting with Leslie Fhima from The Golden Bachelor. Drama from past contestants? Classic Bachelor move. Leslie, still a bit bitter at 65, fills Kelsey’s head with doubts. Oh, the intrigue!
Joey tries to calm Kelsey’s fears, sharing his own doubts about the process. Kelsey’s ready to drop the L-bomb, and Joey? He’s right there with her. Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions.
But wait, there’s more. Joey’s got feelings to confess to Kelsey. He’s been holding back, scared of the intensity of his feelings. But no more. He’s falling for her, and it’s real. They spend the night together, waking up to cook bacon in their PJs. How domestic!
Joey’s date with Daisy, 25, follows a similar path. Advice from Sandra Mason? Check. An intense makeout session in an outdoor shower? Double-check. Joey’s ready to share his feelings with Daisy too, correcting his previous “stupid” response. He’s falling for her, and it’s been building for a while.
The next morning, Joey and Daisy are all smiles, reveling in the joy of falling in love. Meanwhile, Kelsey’s spiraling, haunted by Leslie’s warning. She’s contemplating a tough conversation before the rose ceremony, not wanting to blindside Joey.
Kelsey decides to leave Joey a note: “We need to talk.” Joey’s reaction? Total panic. The security footage twist? Nice touch, ABC. It’s like they didn’t see it coming. Or did they?
“I don’t understand what this is. I’m confused,” Joey says, nearly in tears. He’s worried this could derail everything. His worst nightmare? Feeling unchosen.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Rachel’s fate hanging in the balance unless Kelsey actually quits after their chat about the note.
And so, The Bachelor continues its drama-filled journey, Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Will Joey find true love, or is heartbreak on the horizon? Stay tuned.
