Joey Graziadei shocked fans when he won Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. The Bachelor alum has big plans after getting his hands on the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. In a new interview, he talked about his wild transformation on the show. Graziadei also revealed what’s next for him.
Dancing Off the Pounds
It’s no secret these celebrities lose weight when they compete on the ABC show. It’s a fun way to work out. Fans can try it at home with the DWTS: Dancing off the Pounds DVD. In a new interview on the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis, Graziadei shared his weight loss experience with the dancing competition.
He was baffled that he lost so much weight in little time. His fiancée, Kelsey Anderson, noticed a change in his body. You’ll likely lose weight when you spend most of your time doing kicks and flips. Fans recall that Graziadei performed many versions of the jive this season.
“I’m definitely getting cut, but I’m losing a lot of weight, and my size 32 pants, I need a 30 all of a sudden, it feels like, ’cause I’m having to buckle it up so tight,” Graziadei explained.
He did build muscle in some places. For instance, Graziadei gained strength when lifting up his partner, Jenna Johnson. He compared it to a strength training session. Graziadei still plans to dance long after the show. He doesn’t want to lose the strides he made. The reality star loves the results he’s gotten.
Staying in Los Angeles
Graziadei spent most of this time in L.A. rehearsing for DWTS, which worked in his favor. He shared his plans after winning the show. Now that he’s become the first male lead of The Bachelor to get the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, he’s looking to make a stay in Los Angeles.
Anderson and Graziadei want to move to Los Angeles. The couple already found a place there, and their wedding plans are still underway. In the meantime, fans can catch Graziadei on the 2025 DWTS Tour, which kicks off Tuesday, January 7, in Richmond, Virginia.