DWTS fans spot ‘clue’ buried in former Bachelor’s post that he’s joining new season

FORMER Bachelor Joey Graziadei may be vying for the competition series' coveted Mirrorball trophy after fans spotted a major clue on his birthday bucket list.

Dancing with the Stars announced earlier this month that it wouldn't reveal all of the celebrities joining its 33rd season until September 4.

Fans of the popular reality TV show believe that former Bachelor Joey Graziadei will be the next celebrity to put on his dancing shoes.

Earlier this week, Joey posted a series of photos featuring him and his fiancé – and final rose recipient – Kelsey Anderson, at a WNBA game.

Included in the Instagram carousel of photos was Joey's "30 before I turn 30" list.

Joey, 29, turns 30 next year on May 24, 2025.

He was able to check off No. 19, "Sit court-side at a WNBA game," after taking in a Connecticut Sun game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.

"Kelsey and I had the best time in Connecticut last week," Joey wrote.

"Women’s sports are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and it was awesome to be able to catch a game up close," he added.

Despite receiving over 80,000 likes – and counting – on the post, it wasn't basketball that caught his fans' eyes.

Instead, it was another one of the 30 items on Joey's bucket list.

Sandwiched in between "Go to Disneyland" and "Take a pottery class" was another major to-do: "Learn how to dance."

Joey's Instagram post quickly became flooded with comments as his fans and followers speculated whether he'd be joining the iconic show.

"#27???? Can’t wait for the announcement next week…" one follower wrote.

"Why do I feel like #27 will be happening this fall??? #dwts?" another fan asked.

"Learn how to dance," another follower commented, alongside several eye emojis.

Reddit shared the post on the platform, asking members of the Dancing with the Stars subreddit if they believe this means Joey will be joining the show.

"Is Joey’s #27 about to come true?" they asked.

Joey Graziadei is best known for his starring role in The Bachelor's 28th season.

He was also the runner-up of The Bachelorette's 20th season, which featured Charity Lawson.

Dancing with the Stars has remained relatively quiet about who will appear in the show's upcoming season.

So far, the show has only revealed one confirmed cast member, Olympic gymnast and bronze medalist Stephen Nedorosicik, aka "Pommel Horse Guy."

Good Morning America host Robin Roberts announced the news during an episode of GMA earlier this month.

Robin also confirmed that the rest of the show's 33rd season cast would be revealed on Wednesday, September 4.

Nedorosicik isn't the only Olympian – or athlete – rumored to be joining the show.

Other rumored cast members include Olympic bronze medalist and rugby player Ilona Maher, retired NFL star Jason Kelce, and fellow Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.

Other notable names rumored to be joining DWTS include actress Emma Roberts' dad, actor Eric Roberts, The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner, and conservationist and TV personality Robert Irwin, Steve Irwin aka The Crocodile Hunter's son.

Robert's sister, Bindi, notably won the Mirrorball Trophy in the show's 21st season.

The 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars is scheduled to premiere on ABC on Tuesday, September 17.

It will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu.