After the Semi Finals of the competitors sequence on Tuesday, the 29-year-old actuality star advised TooFab backstage that he would “love” to see Ilona tackle the position.

“I feel America would like to see Ilona in that place,” he advised TooFab completely, referring to followers of the Olympian who’ve been sharing their need to see Ilona on the courting sequence.

Joey additionally provided up some phrases of knowledge for Ilona, ought to she do it, having been The Bachelor himself.

“I might give her zero recommendation as a result of she is a brilliant star in her personal proper she is going to determine it out,” Joey stated.

He then referred to his viral TikTok with Ilona, the place he was seen instructing her learn how to hand out the coveted roses.

“That was only a enjoyable technique to type of clearly give little quirks about what it is wish to be up there. I will probably be in her nook in no matter Ilona does shifting ahead as a result of she is a brilliant star,” he added.

After a shocking twist within the Semi Finals, the place no couple was despatched residence, Joey and his pro-dancer accomplice Jenna Johnson celebrated how a lot everybody left deserved to enter the grand finale.

“Everybody deserved it, all of them put in a lot effort and time and we simply have such an amazing group. It is simply wonderful each time we’re within the sky field watching one another’s dances, rooting for each other so the truth that all of us get to bop collectively another time,” Joey shared.

The 5 remaining {couples} have fashioned an in depth bond and fanbase like no different season.

“I feel it is simply the power, you may actually inform real power the viewers really feel that by way of the display. There’s nice chemistry all through all of us and so they simply have such optimistic vibes, so I feel that is why it is so particular,” Jenna added.

The pair should not solely celebrating making their means into the finale, but in addition the truth that Joey made historical past by being the primary Bachelor to achieve this level within the competitors.

“[Jenna] was capable of drag a Bachelor to the finale,” Joey stated, congratulating his accomplice.

“It feels superior, you may solely do as a lot as your pupil is ready to do, so I’m actually blissful that it’s Joey to get that first ever title. He deserves it,” Jenna added.

Watch TooFab’s interview for extra from Joey and Jenna, together with how the pair will proceed their friendship now Joey and his fiancée Kelsey Anderson have moved to Los Angeles.