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'Bachelor' alum Joey Graziadei to support ex Jenn Tran on 'Dancing With the Stars' (exclusive)

Joey Graziadei: 'We're friends, we always have been'

After years of speculation about their relationship status, Joey Graziadei is setting the record straight about his friendship with ex Jenn Tran.

The two first met on season nine of “The Bachelor,” and though Tran was sent home in week six, she and Graziadei have remained close friends ever since.

Now, with Tran set to compete on season 23 of “Dancing With the Stars,” Graziadei is one of her biggest supporters.

“We're friends, we always have been,” Graziadei told ET in an exclusive interview. “I'm so proud of her for doing 'Dancing With the Stars.' She's going to be great.”

Graziadei and Tran have remained close friends since their time on 'The Bachelor'

Graziadei said that he and Tran have stayed in touch over the years, and they often get together for dinner or to go to events.

He said that he's always been impressed by Tran's strength and determination, and he knows that she'll do well on “Dancing With the Stars.”

“She's a hard worker, and she's always up for a challenge,” Graziadei said. “I know she's going to give it her all on the show.”

Graziadei is excited to see Tran compete on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Graziadei said that he's looking forward to watching Tran compete on “Dancing With the Stars.”

He said that he thinks she has a good chance of winning the competition, and he's excited to see her perform each week.

“I'm so proud of her for taking on this challenge,” Graziadei said. “I know she's going to do great.”

Tran is grateful for Graziadei's support

Tran said that she's grateful for Graziadei's support.

She said that she knows he's always been in her corner, and she's excited to have him cheering her on during her time on “Dancing With the Stars.”