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Joseph Anthony Amabile also known as “Grocery Store Joe” (born April 12, 1986)[2] is an American reality television personality. He is best known for his appearances on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.[3][4]
Joe Amabile | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Anthony Amabile April 12, 1986 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | The Bachelorette Bachelor in Paradise |
| Spouse |
Serena Pitt (m. 2022) |
Early life and education
editAmabile 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.[5]
Career
editAmabile 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.[6]
He hosted a podcast with Natasha Parker and Tia Booth called Click Bait with Bachelor Nation until May 2023.[7] He currently hosts the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast with Serena Pitt.[8]
The Bachelorette
editAmabile was a contestant on Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette.[9] He was eliminated night 1.[3]
Bachelor in Paradise
editAmabile appeared on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2018.[4] He split from his partner Kendall Long week 5. They got back together after filming wrapped and were together until January 2020.[10][11][12] He returned for season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2021.[13] He proposed to Serena Pitt in the finale.[14]
Dancing with the Stars
editAmabile was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars.[15][16][17] He was partnered with professional dancer Jenna Johnson.[18] During week 4, another The Bachelorette cast member, Jordan Kimball, appeared in their dance for Trio's Night.[19] They were eliminated on November 12, 2018, tying for 5th place.[20][21] 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.[22]
Personal life
editAmabile was in a relationship with Kendall Long from July 2018 to January 2020.[10][12]
Amabile got engaged to Serena Pitt on June 26, 2021.[23][14] They moved to New York City together in April 2022.[24][25] They got married on October 27, 2022.[1] They had their official wedding ceremony on September 2, 2023, in Charleston, South Carolina.[26]
References
edit- ^ a b Strohm, Emily. "Bachelor in Paradise Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt Are Married!". People. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Shepherd, Tyler (April 13, 2022). "Serena Pitt wishes Joe Amabile a happy birthday in heartfelt and humorous post". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Why Becca Kufrin Regrets Sending Joe Amabile Home Night 1 on 'The Bachelorette' Season 14". Bachelornation. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 5 Cast Photos". The Hollywood Reporter. June 26, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Melrose Park cop avoids prison, gets home detention in mob-connected sports gambling case". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Swartz, Tracy. "Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' reflects on TV fame ahead of 'Dancing with the Stars' premiere". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Click Bait". Bachelornation. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt Are New 'Bachelor Happy Hour' Hosts: 'We Have Big Shoes to Fill'". Bachelornation. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "The Bachelorette Season 14: Meet Becca Kufrin's 28 Men!". E! Online. May 17, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Bowenbank, Starr (February 11, 2020). "'Bachelor in Paradise's Kendall Long Was Blindsided by Her Breakup With Joe Amabile". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "You Won't Believe What Bachelor in Paradise's Kendall Told Joe Before He Proposed to Someone Else". E! Online. October 6, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Kendall Long Was Blindsided By Her Breakup With Joe Amabile After 'BiP'". Bustle. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen (July 13, 2021). "Meet the 'Bachelor in Paradise' season 7 cast". EW.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "'My Everything'! BiP's Joe and Serena Gush Over Each Other After Finale". Us Weekly. October 6, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Dugan Ramirez, Christina (September 12, 2018). "Dancing with the Stars Unveils Season 27 Cast — Find Out Who's Competing!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "'Dancing With the Stars': Mary Lou Retton, 'Grocery Store Joe' among celebs to compete on Season 27". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Stone, Natalie (September 24, 2018). "DWTS Pro Jenna Johnson Freaks Out When She's Introduced to Grocery Store Joe Amabile". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Swartz, Tracy. "Shirtless routine by Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' leaves 'DWTS' judges speechless". capitalgazette.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Grocery Store Joe Is 'Relieved' He's Going Home After 'DWTS' Elimination (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Did Chicago's 'Grocery Store Joe' earn a spot in the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Grocery Store Joe Brought Out Some Familiar Faces In The "DWTS" Finale". Romper. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Palinkas, Lorianne (June 26, 2022). "Bachelor In Paradise: Joe & Serena Celebrate Their First Anniversary". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Nation, Bachelor (March 25, 2022). "Joe Amabile Reveals He's Officially Moving In with Serena Pitt in New York City Next Week: 'I Can't Wait!'".
- ^ Miller, Victoria (April 14, 2022). "Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt Settle in NYC". Heavy. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile Get Married Again in 'Magical' Wedding: 'Happiest Moment of Our Lives' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved September 6, 2023.