Is Joey Graziadei OK? 'Bachelor' star reveals struggle with Gilbert Syndrome as fans show concern about yellow eyes
COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei has given a shocking update about his health. Ever since ABC's dating show was released, fans have been concerned about Joey's yellow eyes. The reality star reveals that he has been struggling with Gilbert Syndrome for a long time.
Addressing his condition, Joey explained fans' concerns in his minute-long TikTok video. He said, "I want to jump on here real quick and talk about something that I am seeing a lot of comments about, which is Joey's yellow eyes." Joey recounted when he was in high school and fell ill for about a week and a half.
Joey's mother took him to the doctor, and when Joey's blood was tested, it was revealed that his bilirubin count was very high. He explained, "That means there could be something wrong with my liver."
Following an ultrasound of his liver, he received a diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome, a lifelong condition that, while not posing an immediate threat to health, does elevate the risk of liver disease.
Joey says Gilbert Syndrome is "something that does affect the whites of my eyes; it makes them have those jaundice levels, which is why they look a little bit more yellow."
Reassuring his fans, he conveyed that despite the diagnosis, he remained healthy, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated. His condition worsens with stress, and that generally happens on national TV.
Who are 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei's parents?
Joey was born and raised in Pennsylvania to parents Nick and Cathy. US Magazine reports that Joey's father came out as gay when Joey was in kindergarten. Joey refers to his father as one of his "favorite people in the world."
Despite Joey's parents splitting, the separation was amicable. Joey mentioned in 'The Bachelorette,' "The fact that it didn’t work out doesn’t take away from romance for me." Additionally, Joey has an older sister named Carly, who is married to Zach Monzo, and a younger sister named Eleanor.
What does 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei do for a living?
Joey is a tennis pro, and his bio describes him as a "teaching tennis professional." Beyond his role as a full-time tennis teacher, he also earns a substantial amount from reality shows.
Previously, he appeared on 'The Bachelorette' and was the runner-up on Charity Lawson's season. He is currently the lead in 'The Bachelor' Season 28. The 28-year-old's net worth is speculated to be around $250K, and he is reported to earn approximately $100K from reality shows.
'The Bachelor' Season 28 airs episodes every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC, and is available for streaming on Hulu the following day.