Jenn Tran Jokes That Joey Graziadei Didn’t Give Her a Rose, But He’s Giving Her ‘a Lift’ During theDTWSCompetition

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenn Tran and Joey Graziadei on Oct. 22, 2024.Photo:Disney/abc

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Jenn Tranand Joey Graziadei may not have leftThe Bachelortogether, but they were partnered up onDancing with the Stars' Disney Night.As the season progressed and group dances were introduced to this season’s contestants, the most recentBachelorandBacheloretteleads joined Team Goofs alongsideChandler Kinneyand team captainIlona Maher.But as the team practiced their performance to the song “I 2 I” fromA Goofy Movie, Tran, 26, reflected on how surreal it was to be performing onDWTSwith Graziadei, 29.“Looking back last year being on Joey’sBachelorseason, I [did] not think that we’d both be dancing together right now,” she said through laughter.“Joey may not have given me a rose, but he’s giving me a lift at this point in the competition,” she added.Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran on ‘The Bachelor’ episode that aired Feb. 19, 2024.Disney/Jan ThijsTran was eliminated in week seven, during the last rose ceremony before hometowns on Graziadei’sBachelorseason.Ultimately, Graziadei proposed tonow-fiancée Kelsey Andersonwhen the season concluded. Tran was then recruited to star as the lead forThe Bacheloretteseason 21. Unfortunately, Tran’s season did not end similarly — she and now ex-fiancéDevin Straderbroke off their engagementjust weeks before the finale aired.The morning after theBachelorettefinale, Tran and Graziadei were announced aspart of the cast ofDancing with the Starsseason 33.Ahead of the season’s Sept. 17 premiere, Graziadei toldEntertainment Weekly, “It’s amazing” that they get to compete against each other.“I’m just going to support Jenn fully,” he added. “I know a lot of things have come from all this, and I think she’s just really excited for her next opportunity, and I’m going to support her fully.“Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran on Oct. 22, 2024.Disney/Eric McCandlessAlong with support from Graziadei, Tran’s partnerSasha Farberhas also championed her. On Oct. 11, Tran spoke toUs Weeklyabout Farber’s guidance and partnership. “[He] always wants to make sure that I’m OK. I wouldn’t really describe him as tough,” she said. “He really just pushes me to be my best. But he also is very, very caring. He’s such a compassionate guy.”Their chemistry has become quite noticeable since, and hostJulianne Houghand judgeDerek Hougheven commented on their sparks during the Oct. 22 episode.“Well, with the chemistry that you two have, does that actually make a difference?” Julianne asked.“Absolutely,” Tran confirmed. “I mean, I think if we didn’t have such a good relationship, our dancing would be totally off. We trust each other so much. We know each other so well. So that’s why this works so well.”Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei on Oct. 22, 2024.Disney/abcNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+ and streams the next day on Hulu.

Jenn Tranand Joey Graziadei may not have leftThe Bachelortogether, but they were partnered up onDancing with the Stars' Disney Night.

As the season progressed and group dances were introduced to this season’s contestants, the most recentBachelorandBacheloretteleads joined Team Goofs alongsideChandler Kinneyand team captainIlona Maher.

But as the team practiced their performance to the song “I 2 I” fromA Goofy Movie, Tran, 26, reflected on how surreal it was to be performing onDWTSwith Graziadei, 29.

“Looking back last year being on Joey’sBachelorseason, I [did] not think that we’d both be dancing together right now,” she said through laughter.

“Joey may not have given me a rose, but he’s giving me a lift at this point in the competition,” she added.

Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran on ‘The Bachelor’ episode that aired Feb. 19, 2024.Disney/Jan Thijs

Disney/Jan Thijs

Tran was eliminated in week seven, during the last rose ceremony before hometowns on Graziadei’sBachelorseason.

Ultimately, Graziadei proposed tonow-fiancée Kelsey Andersonwhen the season concluded. Tran was then recruited to star as the lead forThe Bacheloretteseason 21. Unfortunately, Tran’s season did not end similarly — she and now ex-fiancéDevin Straderbroke off their engagementjust weeks before the finale aired.

The morning after theBachelorettefinale, Tran and Graziadei were announced aspart of the cast ofDancing with the Starsseason 33.

Ahead of the season’s Sept. 17 premiere, Graziadei toldEntertainment Weekly, “It’s amazing” that they get to compete against each other.

“I’m just going to support Jenn fully,” he added. “I know a lot of things have come from all this, and I think she’s just really excited for her next opportunity, and I’m going to support her fully.”

Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran on Oct. 22, 2024.Disney/Eric McCandless

Disney/Eric McCandless

Along with support from Graziadei, Tran’s partnerSasha Farberhas also championed her. On Oct. 11, Tran spoke toUs Weeklyabout Farber’s guidance and partnership. “[He] always wants to make sure that I’m OK. I wouldn’t really describe him as tough,” she said. “He really just pushes me to be my best. But he also is very, very caring. He’s such a compassionate guy.”

Their chemistry has become quite noticeable since, and hostJulianne Houghand judgeDerek Hougheven commented on their sparks during the Oct. 22 episode.

“Well, with the chemistry that you two have, does that actually make a difference?” Julianne asked.

“Absolutely,” Tran confirmed. “I mean, I think if we didn’t have such a good relationship, our dancing would be totally off. We trust each other so much. We know each other so well. So that’s why this works so well.”

Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei on Oct. 22, 2024.Disney/abc

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