The Bachelor season 28’s lead Joey Graziadei found love on the series, but he did something equally important with his presence, saving the franchise with his open vulnerability. Joey, who’s original appearance on The Bachelorette season 20 with Charity Lawson endeared him to fans, was exactly who Bachelor Nation hoped would become the next lead. After watching Joey open up to Charity about his life, his fears, and his feelings for her, viewers were crushed when his biggest fear came to light when Charity refused his proposal. When he was named the next Bachelor, viewers were thrilled with the decision.
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