Move over, roses—Joey Graziadei just earned himself a marathon medal! The Bachelor Nation heartthrob absolutely crushed the NYC Marathon, hitting his goal time by mere seconds and proving he’s got stamina both in finding love AND conquering 26.2 miles. We caught up with the reality star at LAX where he admitted he’s ‘sore AF’ but totally worth it. Talk about dedication!
While Joey’s been racing through his bucket list items, he and fiancée Kelsey Anderson are taking things at a much slower pace when it comes to wedding planning. The couple revealed they’re in the ‘early stages’ of planning and even teased a potential 2027 date. Hey, when you’ve found your person, what’s the rush? They’re clearly enjoying every moment of their engagement journey.
But the love stories don’t stop there! Kelsey also spilled the tea about her dad’s flourishing romance following his Golden Bachelorette experience. Looks like finding love runs in the family! With all these romantic connections happening, we can’t help but wonder if Joey and Kelsey might drop a wedding-themed track someday. After all, we’ve seen Bachelor alums like [Nick Viall](https://www.q1075fm.com/category/celebrity-news/) and [Jason Tartick](https://www.q1075fm.com/category/pop-culture/) make their mark in entertainment.
“We’re in the early stages of planning, but we’re thinking 2027 might be the year,” Joey shared about their wedding timeline.
For Memphis listeners who’ve been following Joey’s journey since his Bachelor days, this feels like watching a friend succeed. Our city knows a thing or two about endurance—whether it’s surviving summer humidity or powering through a Beale Street night. Joey’s marathon achievement hits different when you’re from a town that celebrates hustle and heart. Maybe we’ll see him at the St. Jude Marathon next?
Between marathon finishes, wedding planning, and family love stories, the Graziadei-Anderson crew is giving us all the feel-good content we need. While they’re taking their time with the big day, we’ll be here cheering them on and waiting for any potential musical collaborations. After all, if [The Bachelor franchise](https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor) has taught us anything, it’s that unexpected talents are always waiting to be discovered!
Congrats on the marathon finish, Joey—now rest those legs and enjoy the engagement bliss!