The Bachelor season 28, Joey and Kelsey’s relationship developed as viewers watched along and got to know Kelsey, as Joey had been a part of Bachelor Nation before. Joey, who appeared on The Bachelorette season 20 with Charity Lawson, won the hearts of Bachelor Nation quickly on the season. Though he wasn’t the right fit for Charity, seeing him on his journey was exciting.

While Kelsey and Joey have gotten the chance to move through the world without The Bachelor cameras following them, their lives have only gotten more complicated since meeting on the series. Though they’ve been open and honest about what their lives look like, how The Bachelor brought them together, and what issues they’ve faced thus far in their relationship, Bachelor Nation and the media beyond have been insistent that there are problems between them. While Joey and Kelsey have both repeatedly shared that things are going well, something appears to be sparking rumors, and it could be the couple themselves.

Joey & Kelsey Have Been Combating Split Rumors

The Pair Have Been Consistent In Shutting Rumors Down

Throughout The Bachelor season 28’s aftermath, Joey and Kelsey were put into uncomfortable situations surrounding their relationship. Being asked to share private information is par for the course as a Bachelor couple, but Joey and Kelsey were scrutinized overwhelmingly by the fanbase and press alike. Throughout the early months of their relationship, everything about their living situation, careers, and future plans was taken to task.

Despite being brought questions that are invasive and, at times, inappropriate, Joey and Kelsey have remained firm about being happy together and enjoying their lives, despite the negative attention. The couple have even gone as far as making fun of the rumors of their split or blatant unhappiness, which has pushed many to wonder if they’re trying to hard. It appears to others, however, that the Bachelor couple are simply using the negative press to their advantage, as it’s bound to happen whether they want it or not.

Joey & Kelsey Understand How Bachelor Nation Works

They Know The Routine They Need To Put On

While Joey and Kelsey may be simply trying to navigate the rumors in general, they’ve done a lot of content where they poke fun at the rumors and try to appear above them. Both Joey and Kelsey understand how Bachelor Nation news works at this point, and know that whether they’re combating the rumors or ignoring them, they’ll wind up in the press together. Instead of being negative or downtrodden about people speculating, the pair has chosen to use the press to their advantage, creating content about their relationship and the speculation of it to gain more traction for themselves.

Joey & Kelsey Are Putting On An Act To Stay In The Spotlight

They Haven’t Had Issues, But Want People To Think They Could

Although there have surely been issues in Joey and Kelsey’s relationship, the couple have been putting on an act of sorts to stay in the spotlight. While they haven’t been deceitful, they’ve been talking about the rumors and answering questions to shut them down or move forward, knowing full well the press will continue to bother them about the state of their relationship. Kelsey has created a ton of content poking fun at the rumors, and it’s clear that though The Bachelor couple would love to live in peace, they’re at least using the attention they’re getting for personal gain.

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