The Bachelor: The Impact of the TikTok Ban on Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson’s Influencer Careers

Recently, the popular social media platform TikTok faced a brief ban in the United States, creating substantial concern for The Bachelor‘s Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson. Prior to becoming the stars of the show, 29-year-old Joey was a contestant on season 20 of The Bachelorette and also worked as a tennis professional in Hawaii. In contrast, Kelsey, a 26-year-old junior project manager from New Orleans, has made strides in her professional life since appearing on the franchise. Both have embraced their roles as public figures and social media influencers since their respective stints on the show.

After their engagement on season 28 of The Bachelor, Joey and Kelsey leveraged their newfound visibility to establish careers as social media influencers. With much of their livelihood hinging on platforms like TikTok, they felt the repercussions of the recent ban deeply. Although the ban has since been lifted, concerns linger as there is a continuing threat that TikTok might face further restrictions in the coming months.

Transforming Their Careers: Joey & Kelsey

Embracing the Influencer Lifestyle

Joey and Kelsey enjoying their new lifestyle

Upon leaving The Bachelor, Joey and Kelsey embarked on a new journey, transitioning into influential public figures. Currently, Joey boasts an impressive 986K followers on Instagram and 416K followers on TikTok, while Kelsey has amassed a following of 837K on Instagram and 683K on TikTok. The possibility of losing TikTok could mean forfeiting over a million followers combined, posing a significant threat to their careers in social media influence.

In addition to their social media ventures, Joey’s appearance on season 33 of Dancing With The Stars elevated his profile even further. As the show is filmed in Los Angeles, Kelsey supported him from the audience, regularly updating her followers about their experiences through engaging posts on Instagram and TikTok.

Kelsey’s Reaction to the TikTok Ban

A Humorous Response to the Ban

While Kelsey enjoys creating content on TikTok, she is also an avid consumer of the platform’s content, making the recent ban particularly frustrating for her. Recently, she shared an Instagram video humorously lamenting the ban, joking about her compulsive urge to check TikTok out of habit. The post resonated with many, garnering 54K likes, along with the caption “baby come back, ”which poignantly expressed her sentiments regarding the platform’s temporary inaccessibility.

The Future of TikTok: What Lies Ahead?

Temporary Relief… For Now

Fortunately for Joey, Kelsey, and TikTok enthusiasts, the ban was short-lived, allowing the platform to resume its operations in the United States. Kelsey, who often expresses herself on TikTok, holds a personal connection to the app. However, uncertainty looms as the American government has raised concerns about TikTok posing national security risks. As a result, the parent company, ByteDance, is under pressure to divest within the next 75 days.

Several notable figures, including Mr. Beast and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, have shown interest in acquiring TikTok, highlighting the ongoing discussions surrounding its future.

Despite the unpredictable landscape, Joey and Kelsey continue to engage actively on TikTok. Kelsey even made a lighthearted post, jokingly suggesting that the government might be envious of her online presence. Their reliance on this platform to foster their brand is significant, and if the worst happens, their ability to pivot to Instagram could be vital for maintaining their careers.

Joey Graziadei	29 years old	986K Instagram followers, 416K TikTok followers
Kelsey Anderson	26 years old	837K Instagram followers, 683K TikTok followers