“It was kind of shocking …

I never really had social media, even, so it’s all pretty crazy!”

he toldETat the time.

Joe Amabile smiling

In January 2020, after two years of dating, they shockingly announced their split.

However, that heartbreak did not stop Joe from believing in the power of reality show romance.

In 2021, he revisited the “BiP” beaches looking for love on the sand once again.

Joe Amabile and Kendall Long smiling

Will the third time be the charm for the hopeless romantic?

We’ll just have to wait and see.

And if it doesn’t work out for him this time around, there’s always next summer!

Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt standing

After he kissed Kendall Long onNight 1, he was officially smitten.

However, on the reunion show, the happy couple announced that they hadrekindled their romance.

“We have decided mutually to go our separate ways.

Joe Amabile, Becca Kufrin posing

“Everything was fun, we were getting a dog together.

We had just moved in,” she shared.

Is Joe Amabile engaged to Serena Pitt?

Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson smiling

Two times could be the charm for Joe Amabile when it comes to finding love under the sun.

After a heart-to-heart talk that night, theyshared passionate kisses, despite their 12-year age difference.

According toReality Steve, the pair sticks it out, getting betrothed on the show’s season finale.

Joe Amabile smiling

However, the then-31-year-old was not given a rose on Night 1 and went home disappointed.

As he exited the mansion, he managed to keep his cool, unlike other castoffs (viaPeople).

Inhis exit interview, he nonchalantly stated, “What are you gonna do?

Joe Amabile eating a sandwich

I mean, there’s nothing I can do about it.”

So what does Becca have to say about that notorious elimination?

“So, yeah, in hindsight, I probably should have kept him around a little bit longer.

Joe Amabile smiling

And I know the production team really wanted him on longer.

The brutally honest reality star kept it real when it came to his chances in the ballroom.

“I don’t know how to dance,” he toldPeopleat the time.

Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt at dinner

“It will be really bad.

I’ll probably be throwing up.”

I mean, he’s never danced.”

Joe Amabile smiling

Joe was partnered up with pro Jenna Johnson, and in theirintro video, he predicted a quick demise.

He wound up making it all the way to the semifinals in Week 8, sparking some controversy.

“I was approached in Chicago in a Whole Foods … which is not my grocery store!”

I deal in produce, but one thing I haven’t produced yet is love.”

And it wasn’t long before viewers gave him the nickname Grocery Store Joe.

The famous foodie has a family history in the produce industry.

“The business has been in my family since I was born,” he dished toEmme Magazine.

On his blog’sInstagrampage, he can be found posting yummy-looking photos of everything frompizzatopastaserved at places around Chicago.

A teacher from his high school told theChicago Tribune, “Joe was a charmer …

Even his dentist, who has been treating the Amabile family for years, gave Joe some well-deserved accolades.

Joe was even trending on Twitter, according toEntertainment Tonight!

Fast-forward years later, and that plea is still being made across Bachelor Nation.

Even stars weighed in, with guest “BiP” host Lance Bass tellingUs Weeklythat Joe has his vote.

Joe joins cohosts and fellow alums Tayshia Adams and Natasha Parker.

However, when thepodcast originally aired, it wasHannah Ann Sluss, not Natasha, as a cohost.

Each week, the trio welcomes a franchise guest to join them.

And Grocery Store Joe definitely gives fans what they want, providing insight into his own life experiences.

He’s spoken on everything from when heasked a cheerleader to homecomingin high school to hishangover hacks.