Joey Graziadei, the new Bachelor, recently shared how his visit to a group date on “The Golden Bachelor” helped him prepare for his journey to find love. Before taking the reins on his own season of “The Bachelor,” Graziadei had the opportunity to meet Gerry Turner, who was halfway through his own season at the time. Turner was the only one who knew that Graziadei would be the next Bachelor, and their meeting allowed Graziadei to gain valuable insights and make an early connection.
According to Graziadei, what stood out the most about Turner was his excitement while exploring his connections with the 22 senior women. This energy and gratitude inspired Graziadei to embody a similar attitude as he prepared to meet the 32 women he would be courting. Despite being critical of himself and wanting everything to go perfectly, Graziadei tried to remind himself of Turner’s joy and excitement throughout his own journey.
Turner’s support continued to be instrumental for Graziadei even after filming ended and ahead of the season’s January release. Graziadei acknowledged Turner’s wisdom and took whatever advice he could get from him. However, Turner wasn’t the only member of Bachelor Nation who offered words of wisdom to Graziadei. He also connected with former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Jason Tartick, whom he knew from their time together in Nashville.
Graziadei emphasized the importance of having people who understand the unique experience of being on “The Bachelor” to support him. While it’s helpful to connect with former leads like Higgins and Tartick, Graziadei found it comforting to have fellow contestants from his season of “The Bachelorette” who could relate to his journey.
Reflecting on his upcoming season, Graziadei revealed that his advice to himself would be to “have fun with it” and embrace the same joy he observed in Turner. He acknowledged the pressure he puts on himself but encouraged himself to enjoy the experience and give himself grace when things don’t go perfectly.
Fans can catch Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor” when it premieres on Monday, January 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. As Graziadei prepares to embark on his journey to find love, he carries with him the lessons learned from his visit to “The Golden Bachelor” and the wisdom shared by members of Bachelor Nation.
In conclusion, Joey Graziadei’s visit to a group date on “The Golden Bachelor” provided him with valuable insights and inspiration as he prepared to become the new Bachelor. The excitement and joy exhibited by Gerry Turner during his own journey resonated with Graziadei and encouraged him to embrace a similar attitude. With the support and advice of Turner, as well as former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Jason Tartick, Graziadei feels more prepared to navigate the challenges of finding love on reality television. As his season of “The Bachelor” approaches, Graziadei reminds himself to have fun, enjoy the experience, and give himself grace along the way.
