“It’s a very difficult situation that they’re put in.”
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JOEY GRAZIADEI:I wouldn’t say there was anyone I was necessarilyeagerto see.
Rachel and Joey on ‘The Bachelor: The Women Tell All’.ABC
The order is probably as everyone would expect its about the seriousness of the relationship.
She was still feeling a lot of emotions.
I wanted to ensure I clearly explained again what the reasons were [for the breakup].
Joey gives Lea a rose on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
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I feel like youre kind of a king with these breakups.
Have you maintained friendships with exes in the past?
I’m in no ways perfect.
Joey wipes Kelsey T.’s tear on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
When you watched it back, what conflict surprised you the most?
I think anyone in my position never knew the level of [drama].
I was focusing on the individual connections.
Maria cradles her roes on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
I was always trying to keep the environment understanding and calm.
I still don’t know what happened.
So, to this day, I still don’t know a lot about that.
I’m just focusing on what I could focus on at those times.
No one wants to go on that goose chase.
Lea was the focus of a lot of discussion at theWomen Tell All.
I mean, you get challenged left and right.
There are different personalities and theyre obviously trying to create a connection with me.
Lea was always very sweet to me.
We had a great connection.
Hopefully people can continue to be kind, because thats whats most important.
What did you learn about yourself watching the show back?
That was amazing to watch back.
I need new words, so I will work on that.
What is the nicest thing you’ve read about yourself online?
At a lot of times in my life, I was the first person to speak up.
I still catch myself with that, where I want to add my thoughts.
I’m like, Oh, I want to tell you this about me.
Take a second and listen to what people are saying.
So, for people to see that side of me and praise it, I love it.
When did you first start developing your patented Thumb Tear WipeTM technique?
I have no answer on that one.
That is not something that Ive ever thought about.
I think thats probably where my brain was at.
And jokingly, some of the women told me, Stop doing that!
You’re going to mess with my makeup.
I think it is a funny twist and I did not expect people to pay attention to it.
Was there moment that you were sure was going to make the bloopers but didn’t?
They had hours of that footage.
If you give me enough champagne or beer, Im burping.
Especially when Im with the crew and we’re comfortable.
I’m sure they could have put the longest montage with me burping.
I was surprised there wasn’t more.
Which blooper made you cringe the hardest?
Oh, “Min-e-an-apolis.”
I’m afraid to even say the word right now.
People get that I am a little dumdum from time to time.
It’s okay, I get it.
Of the women that were present, definitely Rachel and Maria.
Those two, they have a lot to offer.
They opened up a lot to me.
Both of those women deserve that.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
