Since making shocking admissions about his finances, The Bachelor season 28’s Joey Graziadei seems to have bounced back – he’s flaunting his success by splurging on a brand-new car. 28-year-old Joey Graziadei made his television debut long before his season of The Bachelor, when he appeared on The Bachelorette season 20 in June 2023. Though Charity Lawson gave her final rose to Dotun Olukembo, her runner-up, Joey, was given a second chance at finding love on national television.

After dating 32 single women, Joey gave his heart to 25-year-old junior project manager, Kelsey Anderson, and the two got engaged during the finale of The Bachelor season 28. Since going public with their relationship in March, Joey and Kelsey’s lives have changed completely, and they’ve both leaned heavily into their new celebrity status and the glamorous lifestyle that can accompany it. While Kelsey and Joey have been enjoying lavish vacations and rubbing elbows with the stars, they’ve been the subject of enormous criticism.

Joey & Kelsey’s Financial Troubles Explained

Bad Credit

The Trading Secrets podcast interviewed Joey and Kelsey in June 2024, and the subject of finances came up. Joey admitted that he was living off credit cards and had missed several payments, which hurt his credit score. Contestants aren’t paid much to appear on The Bachelor, so it’s a financial struggle for many to take the time off for filming. After the show airs, contestants are required to make appearances to sell the show’s brand.

Joey Bought A New Car

Showing Off His New Whip

After weeks of enduring public criticism of his financial decisions, Joey recently proved critics wrong by posting Instagram photos of his brand-new car. In the photos, a beaming Joey poses alongside his shiny new Toyota SUV, and even loads up his golf gear. The post is less than a day old but already has 40.2K likes.

Joey’s caption reads, “Can’t have a golf weekend without a ride that can hold your gear.”

Since Joey’s credit score had taken a hit while filming, the fact that he can buy a new car could mean that he improved his score recently.

Are Joey & Kelsey’s Money Troubles Behind Them?

Things Are Looking Up

Since making their disturbing financial disclosures, things have started looking up for The Bachelor season 28 couple. Joey and Kelsey got an Amazon sponsorship. Since the huge boost to their burgeoning influencer careers, Joey and Kelsey have been living it up, even going on a lavish vacation to the Caribbean. Either Joey and Kelsey’s financial prospects have improved, or the young couple are being extremely financially irresponsible.

The Bachelor seasons 1-28 can be streamed on Hulu.

Sources: Trading Secrets podcast, Joey Graziadei/Instagram