Some Major Season 28 'Bachelor' Twists Revolve Around Southern Sweetheart Kelsey Anderson
Kelsey A. writes a cryptic note to Joey and leaves it at his hotel room on 'The Bachelor.'
Updated March 12 2024, 6:58 a.m. ET
Spoiler warning: This article contains major potential spoilers for Season 28 of The Bachelor.
During Season 28 of The Bachelor, a record-breaking 32 women, including a pair of sisters, arrive at the mansion in hopes of getting a rose from the ever-so-handsome bachelor himself, Joey Graziadei, who was a runner-up in Season 20 of The Bachelorette,
One contender who has fans buzzing is Kelsey Anderson (aka Kelsey A.), who is not to be confused with the other Kelsey this season, Kelsey Toussant.
If there's one thing to know about Kelsey it's that she's absolutely charming. Below, we've gathered some more details about her, including how far she's been rumored to make it this season.
Who is Kelsey Anderson from 'The Bachelor' Season 28?
Kelsey, who enters the mansion at age 25, is a project manager with a big heart. Though she currently calls New Orleans, La. her home, Kelsey grew up on a U.S. military base in Germany. An absolute southern sweetheart, Kelsey's Instagram (@_kelsey_anderson) bio reads, "I hope you're having a good day," and not at all in a sarcastic way.
While home in NOLA, Kelsey loves taking the streetcar to new restaurants, strolling around the French market, and having picnics with her friends.
She signed up for The Bachelor because she's looking for a man with a great sense of humor who's understanding and loves to give back as much as she does. Kelsey loves making thoughtful gifts for her partner and hopes to start her own nonprofit one day.
Does Kelsey A. quit 'The Bachelor'?
Falling in love with a guy who is also falling for other women isn't easy. And, even though that's what Kelsey and the other ladies literally signed up for with The Bachelor, she has fans worried that she might opt to cut her journey short.
At the end of the March 11 episode, Kelsey leaves Joey a note saying that they need to talk. Prior to this, Kelsey was shown nearly having a meltdown about the process. Does she actually leave before Joey can get the chance to propose or let her down gently in the finale? According to Reality Steve, Bachelor guru, Kelsey doesn't leave. In fact, she and Joey end up together, according to spoilers. Ah, the drama of falling in love on reality TV.
'Bachelor' contestant Kelsey A.'s mom died in 2018.
Outside of The Bachelor, Kelsey has dealt with personal loss. In 2018, her mom died from breast cancer after brief treatment. The loss was devastating for Kelsey and she often shares posts on social media about her mom and her family in general.
In February 2020, Kelsey shared a photo of her mom on Instagram and wrote a caption about having spent the past two years without her mom. Kelsey also left the website for more information about metastatic breast cancer, which is what her mom was diagnosed with and died from.
“Birthdays have passed and I have grown so much,” Kelsey shared in the caption. “I miss your laugh and your positive energy always. I wish you were with me, I wish I could call you when I have bad days and when I have good days. I love you.”
Does Kelsey A. end up with Joey Graziadei?
Joey's rumored final four were revealed ahead of the season premiere thanks to Bachelor expert and sleuth Reality Steve. We now know those rumors were true since Kelsey is among the final four ladies.
In October 2023, Reality Steve dropped a major bombshell on Instagram claiming that Joey's final four are: Daisy Kent, Kelsey A., Maria Georgas, and Rachel Nance. He later shared another update claiming that Kelsey A. made it to Joey's final three, as well as Joey's final two.
In the lead-up to the season finale, Reality Steve further revealed that Kelsey ultimately takes home Joey's final rose.
Apparently, the surprise plot twist of the season comes as Daisy and Kelsey enter the final dates of the season. After Daisy's last date with Joey, she allegedly decides it's not her Joey is meant to end up with — it's Kelsey In a move none of the previous women have made before, she allegedly goes to Kelsey to tell her before telling Joey.
"Daisy must’ve made a plea to producers... to let a girl who thinks she’s not getting picked to go talk to the other girl," Reality Steve wrote. "And that’s what they did. I was told that conversation was pretty straightforward, it was supportive, and Daisy just knew she wasn’t getting picked the next day."
To watch it all unfold, tune into The Bachelor on Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
