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- Joey Graziadei is a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette with Charity Lawson.
- Joey is one of the six men remaining on Charity’s season going into the July 24 episode.
- Joey lives in Hawaii and works as a tennis pro.
Charity Lawson’s journey is winding down on season 20 of The Bachelorette. Just six guys remaining heading into the July 24 episode, and one of those men is Joey Graziadei. So far, Joey hasn’t had a one-on-one date this season, so week five is a big one for him ahead of hometowns. From night one, Joey has kept Charity laughing, while also proving to be a solid emotional connection for her, but it remains to be seen whether or not they’ll be able to take their relationship to that next level. Learn more about Joey with five facts below!
1. What Does Joey Graziadei Do?
Joey’s job is listed as a tennis professional on his ABC bio. Joey “quickly realized the corporate world wasn’t for him and moved to Hawaii to live his passion of teaching his favorite sport,” the bio reveals. However, Joey’s LinkedIn says he also works as a “Lifestyle and Experience Ambassador’ for Kukuiula Development Company in Koloa, Hawaii. He has held the position, which introduces members to various activities within the Hawaii club, since July 2022.
Joey in his promo pic for ‘The Bachelorette.’ (ABC)
Prior to moving to Hawaii, Joey worked as a tennis professional at the Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to becoming a tennis teacher, he briefly held corporate jobs in Tennessee, working at Comdata and Paylocity between 2020 and 2021.
2. How Long Has Joey Graziadei Lived In Hawaii?
It appears that Joey lived in Hawaii on and off over the years, based on his LinkedIn activity. He first worked as a tennis pro for the Hilton Hotel & Resorts in Hawaii for a brief period in 2014 and 2015. He then returned as a tennis professional at a golf club in Princeville, Hawaii in 2017 and 2018, and then worked at the Kukuiula Development Company as a tennis pro between 2018 and Jan. 2020. After his brief stint in Tennessee, it appears he returned to Hawaii in July 2022.
3. Where Did Joey Go To College?
Joey attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania (He is from PA) and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies in 2017. He was in a fraternity and played Division II tennis while at school.
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4. Joey’s Dad Is Gay
Joey opened up about his father coming out as gay during his intro package on The Bachelorette premiere. “Family does mean the world to me,” he said. “When I was in kindergarten, my dad came out as gay. It’s made me more loving and accepting. I thought my this age I’d be with someone and I do want a family. This could be the one.”
5. How Old Is Joey Graziadei?
When Joey filmed The Bachelorette in the spring of 2023, he was 27 years old. However, he was born on May 25, 1995, so he has since turned 28, and is 28 years old as of July 2023.
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