Since getting engaged onThe Bachelorseason 28, Kelsey Anderson has been under constant scrutiny, and now her engagement ring has become another source of criticism. 26-year-old Kelsey was one of the 32 women who traveled to the iconicBachelormansion to date 29-year-old Joey Graziadei. After a thrilling season of dates and drama, Kelsey wins Joey’s final rose.

Joey and Kelsey walked away fromThe Bachelorseason 28as an engaged couple and are happy together. They’ve been building a beautiful life and seem to make a great team. Recently,Kelsey was spotted wearing her engagement ring less oftenthan she used to, and it set off a mini-scandal. What is going on with Kelsey and her elusive engagement ring?

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Ring-Gate Explained

Kelsey Opened Herself Up To All This Scrutiny

The saga started when Kelsey was spotted in a TikTok video not wearing her engagement ring. Fans in the comment section asked about the missing ring so often thatThe Bachelorseason28 starfelt the need to address it. Itmust be frustrating to be under so much scrutiny, but it’s important to remember that Kelsey chose to be a public figure and social media influencer. If anything, people’s interest is a sign of Kelsey’s success.

Kelsey Tried To Explain The Missing Ring

“Wear And Tear”

Kelseygot so many comments about her ring that she decided to respond to the questions on TikTok. Kelsey explained she damaged the ring, and one of the diamonds fell out, which would require repair.She was seeing “wear and tear"on the ringand was trying not to wear it very often. Kelsey now tries to remove it when she gets home, works out, or does anything that could potentially damage the ring.

Kelsey Just Wore Her Ring Again

She’s Still Engaged To Joey

In a series of photosJoeyrecently posted to Instagram, Kelsey was photographed prominently wearing her ring. Any repairs that needed to be done were handled, andKelsey was proudly wearing her diamond sparkler while she rooted Joey onduring a celebrity golf event. With theengagement ring scandal behind Kelsey and Joey, it’s a matter of time beforeThe Bachelorcouple finds themselves on the wrong side of another internet rumor.

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