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'Not gonna be able to handle it': 'The Bachelor' 2024 fans troll Joey Graziadei for saying 'I love that' to every contestant

'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei met 32 suitors in the premiere episode

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei met the ladies who arrived on Night 1. The premiere episode was filled with stirring drama, one-on-one dates, cocktail conversations and sisters' feuds.

Joey's suitors arrived separately with different gifts to make a strong first impression. Some of them also had a conversation and they introduced themselves to Joey.

However, Joey was trolled for continuously telling his suitors 'I love that', every time they introduced unique traits about themselves. A social media user commented, "If Joey is gonna say 'I love that' 75 times every episode I’m not gonna be able to handle it." Another view said, "Do we have an 'I love that' count for Joey?"

Another person added, "Ok, I heard Joey say 'I love that' on the premiere, and I think he did it multiple times. Is that a go-to phrase when having a conversation with someone? I may need to go rewatch and see if he said it more than once to someone."

Another internet user said, "Joey not knowing what to say most of the time 'I love that.'" Another X user tweeted, "Take a shot every time Joey tells a girl 'I love that.'" Another viewer joked, "One of the women on #TheBachelor making a confession to Joey, 'I’ve actually murdered someone.' Joey: “I love that.”"

Another critic penned, "Kelsey: I had a military family so I grew up in Germany. Joey: I love that. Lololol what does that even mean that he loves that?? babe was so into her."

Joey Graziadei reflects on his 'The Bachelorette' journey

During the cocktail party, Joey Graziadei got candid about his 'The Bachelorette' journey. He shared about Charity Lawson, "I found love and I also found some heartbreak."

Joey then told his suitors, "But I've gotten the closure I needed and I do truthfully believe that my future fiancée and wife is here tonight." He added, "When I think of a relationship, I think of my grandparents."

He elaborated, "They just had this love that was so infectious. I wouldn’t be standing here today if it wasn’t for that. And I truthfully feel more confident than ever that I’m ready to find my person."

'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei shares his insecurities

'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey Graziadei opened up about his insecurities after Charity Lawson ditched him for Dotun Olubeko. In a previous interview, Joey shared that the ABC show, "100 per cent tested me. I wouldn’t be myself if it didn’t test me, it’s something that felt very unnatural early on."

He added, "I felt unnatural through the whole process and people will see that." He further revealed that tried to be as 'open and honest' about his journey, adding, "I didn’t try to act like I was supposed to be in this role, or I had it figured out."

Joey then opened up about his insecurities and said, "When you get put in this position, your insecurities get magnified." He added, "I've had that issue my entire life where I’ve always questioned if I was going to be good enough for someone in their eyes if I finally got to the point that I thought I found my forever person and they didn’t feel the same way."

'The Bachelor' Season 28 new episodes air every Monday 8 pm ET on ABC, and is available for streaming on Hulu the following day.