After a season filled with surprising spoilers and no shortage of conflict, Joey Graziardi's "Bachelor" finale culminated in a drama-free proposal. "I had no difficulty choosing you and I can't wait to tell you that I love you," Joey told Kelsey Anderson during a heartfelt proposal on the shores of Tulum.
The pair revealed after "The Final Rose" that their relationship has grown since filming and that they are considering a summer move to New York City. As for runner-up Daisy Kent, she has a great relationship with Joey. "I know these are two people that I really care about, two people who really love each other, and that's the best thing for all of us," she said during the March 25 live special. "I got it now."
That being said, the process leading up to the final rose ceremony isn't simple. The truth is, no matter how spoiled you are, there's no way of predicting the exciting twists and tear-inducing turns that will take place before and after Joey proposes.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the 10 most shocking moments from the Joey's Bachelor finale and The Final Rose.
Daisy saw the signs
The first curveball of the night came during Joey and Daisy's final date, when he said his wish was for him and Daisy to "find true happiness, both with each other and in general."
Even if you don't think Daisy will get Joey's final rose, it's rude to hear him imply that - Daisy's face says it all. That statement set in motion a chain of events that led to Daisy's unforgettable Bachelor exit.
knock knock
On the morning of the final rose ceremony, there were some shenanigans on TV. Daisy tells the camera, "I know what I need to do," before knocking on the door, seemingly about to drop a bombshell on Joey. But alas, she's knocking on Kelsey's door, hoping to have a heart-to-heart with her partner about their upcoming engagement.
Carpooling Revealed
The audience doesn't actually see the end of Daisy and Kelsey's conversation. So when the show cuts to the women driving to the final rose ceremony, and then pans to show them in the same car, it's an emotional moment - proving they have a unique understanding of how their day is about to go. Down.
"You won't choose me"
When they arrived at the ceremony, Daisy didn't wait for Joey to finish things. Instead, she took matters into her own hands. "I really love you," she said. "But the thing is... you're not going to choose me." The confident farewell quickly became one of the most surprising Bachelor exits, not because it happened, but because of how it happened.
Daisy and Kelsey's sweet farewell
Fans may have mixed feelings about Daisy letting Kelsey be a part of her rose ceremony, but it did lead to an undeniably sweet hug between the two women. "I know your mom is going to look down on this moment," she told Kelsey, both in tears. "She'll be happy and proud of you, okay?"
Participating in The Bachelor is usually an individual process. Unlike in real life where you might have loved ones waiting to celebrate with you, contestants have to make it to the final rose ceremony on their own. So having Kelsey wish her well with a friendly face was touching for both her and the audience.
Daisy decoration
After Daisy told her plans for The Bachelor , the flowers on the table changed from roses to daisies—a subtle but surprising nod to Joey the runner-up.
bachelorette tease
Speaking of those plans... In a major twist, Daisy wasn't named the next Bachelorette, as she was theoretically supposed to be. But even more shocking was the fact that Jesse Palmer took her on stage to explain why she didn't want the role, leaving many viewers confused by the unusual clip. But it all became clear when Daisy explained that she was "not ready" for a starring role and that she wanted to focus on her health and happiness.
James makes history
In the most exciting twist of the night, Jenn Tran was named the next Bachelorette. As @bachelordata on Instagram pointed out in a recent post, only 16% of prospects were eliminated before Hometowns in the past 15 years, so that's really surprising. Jenn will be the first Asian-American woman to helm The Bachelorette , making this an important moment in the series' history.
All good vibes
As @bachbitch1 pointed out on X (formerly Twitter), Joey ended the season by getting along with everyone — which is pretty shocking as far as endings go. "This man has not a single woman angry with him...this is unprecedented," they wrote.
joey's hollywood days
Speaking of Joey, the finale aired a trailer for his upcoming appearance on 9-1-1 — proving that the tennis pro can also act!
