Joe Amabile

Joseph Anthony Amabile (born April 12, 1986) better known as Joe Amabile is an American reality TV star. He is best known for appearing on The Bachelorette[1] and Bachelor in Paradise.[2]

Joe Amabile
Born
Joseph Anthony Amabile

(1986-04-12) April 12, 1986
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGrocery Store Joe
Occupation
  • Reality TV star
  • Podcast Host
Years active2018–present
Known forThe Bachelorette
Bachelor in Paradise
Partner(s)Kendall Long (2018-2020)
Serena Pitt (2021-present; engaged)

Early life and education

Amabile was born on April 12, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois, to an Italian father and a Norwegian mother. He attended Holy Cross High School. He has one brother.

Career

Amabile was a co-owner of Eric's Food Center in Chicago, Illinois, which earned him the nickname "Grocery Store Joe" when he appeared on The Bachelorette.[3]

He hosts a podcast with Natasha Parker and Tia Booth called Click Bait with Bachelor Nation.[4]

Television shows

The Bachelorette
Main article: The Bachelorette (American season 14)

Amabile was a contestant on Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette.[5] He was eliminated night 1.[1]

Bachelor in Paradise
Main article: Bachelor in Paradise (American season 5)
Main article: Bachelor in Paradise (American season 7)

Amabile appeared on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2018.[2] He split from his partner Kendall Long week 5. They got back together after filming wrapped and were together until January 2020.[6] He returned for season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2021.[7] He proposed to his partner Serena Pitt on the finale.[8]

Dancing with the Stars
Main article: Dancing with the Stars (American season 27)

Amabile was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars.[9] He was partnered with professional dancer Jenna Johnson.[10] During week 4, another The Bachelorette cast member, Jordan Kimball, appeared in their dance for Trio's Night.[11] They were eliminated on November 12, 2018, tying for 5th place.[12] They performed their Trio Night routine in the finale with Jenna's husband Valentin Chmerkovskiy taking Jordan's place. Other Bachelor Nation alums danced with them as well including Wells Adams, Nick Viall, Eric Bigger, and Dean Unglert.[13]

Personal life

From 2018 to 2020, Amabile was in a relationship with the American creative director, Kendall Long.[6]

Since 2021, Amabile is engaged to the Canadian publicist, Serena Pitt.[8]

References
  1. "Why Becca Kufrin Regrets Sending Joe Amabile Home Night 1 on 'The Bachelorette' Season 14". Bachelornation. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. staff, T. H. R. (2018-06-26). "'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 5 Cast Photos". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  3. Swartz, Tracy. "Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' reflects on TV fame ahead of 'Dancing with the Stars' premiere". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  4. "Click Bait". Bachelornation. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  5. "The Bachelorette Season 14: Meet Becca Kufrin's 28 Men!". E! Online. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  6. Bowenbank, Starr (2020-02-11). "'Bachelor in Paradise's Kendall Long Was Blindsided by Her Breakup With Joe Amabile". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  7. July 13, Kristen Baldwin Updated; EDT, 2021 at 02:30 PM. "Meet the 'Bachelor in Paradise' season 7 cast". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  8. "'My Everything'! BiP's Joe and Serena Gush Over Each Other After Finale". Us Weekly. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  9. September 12, Christina Dugan Ramirez; Am, 2018 08:22. "Dancing with the Stars Unveils Season 27 Cast — Find Out Who's Competing!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. September 24, Natalie Stone; Pm, 2018 05:25. "DWTS Pro Jenna Johnson Freaks Out When She's Introduced to Grocery Store Joe Amabile". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. Swartz, Tracy. "Shirtless routine by Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' leaves 'DWTS' judges speechless". capitalgazette.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  12. "Grocery Store Joe Is 'Relieved' He's Going Home After 'DWTS' Elimination (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  13. "Grocery Store Joe Brought Out Some Familiar Faces In The "DWTS" Finale". Romper. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
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