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After a running workout, there was still limbering up to do! Alan Bersten, a DWTS pro, and Joey Graziadei, an alumnus of The Bachelor, shared a funny memory of them goofing around post-run, captioned by Bersten: “Cut us some slack. We just finished a 5 mile run!” The guys were, by all appearances, pretty tired by then and yet could summon enough energy to throw down some laughs and a little dancing; that effortless chemistry got them all the way to the finals and made them the darling of the fans while on DWTS in their respective seasons.
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The post set the followers into a frenzy who could not get enough of their interaction. “All these months later and Joey still ain’t miss a beat. Mirrorball champ FOREVER,” one comment serves as a worthy reflection on the generation. That direct shout-out to Graziadei’s DWTS victory alongside Bersten surely strikes a deep chord with those viewers who fondly remember their victorious partnership.
Most weighed in for the duo continuing their friendship outside the dance floor: “I think it’s adorable that you’re friends!” while others stated that they were “Our fave DWTS duo – name a better one I’ll wait.” That playful challenge seemingly went unanswered, implying consensus.
Graziadei also chimed in on the comments about the background music for the video, insisting, “Yeah I need that guitar solo back ASAP.” Such self-deprecating humor over his dancing style just shows that he isn’t afraid to make fun of himself, and the Mirror Ball Trophy certainly hasn’t gone to his head. Another fan hilariously compared the two grumbling as ‘My last two brain cells at 2 am,’ probably a most apt illustration of the chaos and charm that fills the video.
Not everyone was distracted by the dancing; an eagle-eyed viewer asked, “What Brooks running shoes are those, @AlanBersten?” indicating that even in a casual moment such as this, these celebrities become trendsetters on fashion. Another comment directed at Graziadei about his facial hair (“please shave some of the hair off your face”) only serves to highlight just how deep into personal-style matters some of these fans get.
The video also contributed to other hilarious blunders, including one user admitting, “not gonna lie I thought Joey was Penn Badgley for a split second.” Since the comparison to the star of You says more about the current beard craze than the actual resemblance, it just adds to the uplifting atmosphere of the comment section.
The real fun here is that this post captures the raw wrestler friendship of two reality stars who could have just as easily parted ways post their TV stint; instead, they’ve continued working alongside each other and supporting one another’s endeavors – we saw Bersten guest-starring in Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor not so long ago. It is sharing a little bit of that but keeping things light and rolling with the punches that clearly commends an authentic celebrity friendship to the audience.
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This post is a reminder that even after all those highly polished performances and reality TV trainers, they’re just two guys hitting the gym and behaving like goofballs. Whether it’s winning dance championships or goofing off after a run, it’s just a vibe. By the look of those comments, people are dying to see more from this friendship.