Get to Know Daisy, the 'Bachelor' Contestant Who Bravely Battled Hearing Loss

Daisy Kent and Joey Graziadei

Daisy Kent made a powerful impression on The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and fans on the Season 28 premiere and in Week 2.

Although the blonde stunner, 25, didn’t confide her disability to Joey, 28, on the first episode, she told cameras about how she suffered shocking early hearing loss.

The Bachelor spoiler expert Reality Steve has claimed via his Instagram that Daisy is Joey’s final pick and they get engaged during the show finale.

Steve also tweeted video of Joey and Daisy on a one-on-one date during the season.

While it remains to be seen if they actually wind up together, for now, viewers are incredibly intrigued by the sweet account executive from Becker, Minnesota, who has gone through so much.

In her introductory Bachelor premiere clip, Daisy told cameras, “When I was 17, I started losing my hearing. The last few years, it started getting really bad. I was not able to hear and understand people, which was really hard and really sad.

"But I got a cochlear implant this last year in my left ear and it’s honestly completely changed my life. It’s exciting to me because I forgot like the everyday sounds. I’m so thankful and so happy and my life is so full of love and I honestly just want someone to share all that with.”

Before joining The Bachelor, Daisy revealed via social media that she has Ménière's disease, an inner ear disorder, and also Lyme disease. Last year, Daisy told CBS 8 that Lyme disease, usually caused by a tick bite, led to her hearing loss.

Also in 2023, Daisy published a children’s book called Daisy Doo: All the Sounds She Knew. Google Books described it as “a heartwarming book that takes readers on a journey through a child's perseverance in the face of hearing loss. Join the spirited Daisy Doo as she discovers the beauty of her favorite sounds once again, thanks to a cochlear implant!”

It’s available on Amazon, and one reviewer had high praise, writing, “what makes this book extra special is that it’s based on the author’s own journey with losing her hearing and getting [a cochlear implant]! I especially love the dedication ‘To every little girl, What makes you unique makes you beautiful. Let your light shine.’ “

On The Bachelor 28 episode one, Daisy revealed she hadn’t dated since she got her implant, but had high hopes for Joey. “I’m super nervous but I feel like Joey has a huge heart. He’s seems very genuine,” she said.

The beauty arrived at The Bachelor mansion not in a limo—but in a festive red truck with a Christmas tree in the trunk.

She shared a hug with Joey on arrival night.

Daisy fit in well in the mansion and told cameras, “I’m having a really good time. All the girls are super nice. I do feel overwhelmed but I think it’s because I can’t hear that well with that much noise going on.”

She later told Joey how she’d grown up on a Christmas tree farm where her grandpa dressed up as Santa.

“There’s so much more to me than my cochlear implant,” she told the cameras. “We’ll see how our conversation goes.”

Daisy discussed how flattering it must be for Joey to have so many women want him.

She advised him, “Just remember to be kind to yourself” during The Bachelor process.

The hunky tennis teacher raved in confessional, “Daisy is gorgeous and I was blown away as soon as she got out of the truck. She has this soft-spoken demeanor that pulls you in, that’s captivating. And I’m drawn to it and want to know so much more.”

Daisy kindly told Joey, “Whatever happens, like, I’ll be cheering you on.”

They kissed and she gushed to cameras afterwards, “I didn’t think he was going to kiss me and then he started going in. That’s when your heart starts beating a little fast and I’m like, oh, I’m really here. This is really happening. He’s a good kisser.” She laughed, “Best Christmas ever!”

And obviously, she received a rose from Joey at night's end and advanced to week two.

Viewers instantly fell in love with Daisy.

A Twitter fan with the handle oooooevol praised the reality competitor: “I love her aura she seems very protective and sweet.”

Another user, Regina, tweeted, “Team Daisy lets goo!!!!”

When Parade.com recently asked Joey about Daisy’s hearing loss, he replied, “She definitely had a really tough hand dealt to her with Lyme Disease and how it affected her hearing and I just think that how she’s handled that and her energy as a person rings true. I think people are really going to enjoy learning about her story.”