Joe Amabile Biography: Ethnicity, TV Shows, Wife, Parents, Awards, Height, Religion, Net Worth

Joseph Anthony Amabile also known as Joe Amabile is a popular American reality television personality, podcast host, and entrepreneur best known as “Grocery Store Joe” from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.

Through his relatable charm, business ventures, and candid content on social media and podcasts, he has entertained fans while building a brand around family business roots, fitness, and everyday life.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Joseph Anthony Amabile
• Stage Name: Joe Amabile
• Born: April 12, 1986
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Italian-Norwegian
• Occupation: Reality Television Personality, Podcast Host, Grocery Store Owner, Former Stock Trader
• Height: 178 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Amabile and Mrs. Amabile
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Serena Pitt
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Joseph Anthony Amabile was born on April 12, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, to an Italian father and a Norwegian mother.

He grew up in the Melrose Park area on Chicago’s Northwest Side in a family involved in the produce and grocery business.

His father worked as a police officer while also delivering produce to restaurants as a side job, continuing a family tradition in the food industry.

Joe attended St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School and graduated from Holy Cross High School in River Grove, Illinois, in 2004.

He has one brother. His religion is Christianity, and his ethnicity is Italian-Norwegian.

Career

Joe Amabile began his professional path as one of the youngest traders on the Chicago stock exchange before transitioning to the family grocery business.

He followed in his family’s footsteps by owning and managing his own grocery store in the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago, earning the affectionate nickname “Grocery Store Joe.”

He gained national fame in 2018 as a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 14 with Becca Kufrin, where he was eliminated in week one but became a fan favorite for his down-to-earth personality.

He returned for Bachelor in Paradise Season 5 and later Season 7, where he met his future wife.

Joe competed on Dancing with the Stars Season 27 in 2018, finishing in sixth place.

He has hosted the YouTube series “What I Eat” and co-hosts the podcast “Click Bait” (also known as “Not Married to This Pod”).

He continues to appear in Bachelor Nation projects, brand collaborations, and social media content focused on lifestyle, food, and humor.

His authentic journey from finance to small business ownership and reality TV has made him a relatable figure in entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joeamabile1
• TikTok Handle: joe_amabile1

Personal Life

Joe Amabile, 39 years old, is married to Serena Pitt, a Canadian publicist; the couple met and fell in love on Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 in 2021.

They had a private City Hall wedding on October 27, 2022, followed by an official ceremony on September 2, 2023.

As of 2025–2026, they have been celebrating anniversaries and openly discussing future plans including family decisions, though they have no children yet.

Publicly known past relationships include a brief romance with fellow Bachelor Nation star Kendall Long after The Bachelorette.

He has no children and prioritizes time with his wife and Chicago roots. His height is 178 cm.

Filmography

• The Bachelorette Season 14 (2018)
• Bachelor in Paradise Season 5 (2018) and Season 7 (2021)
• Dancing with the Stars Season 27 (2018)
• Click Bait / Not Married to This Pod (podcast co-host)
• “What I Eat” YouTube series
• Various Bachelor Nation specials and reunion episodes

Net Worth

Joe Amabile’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD.

His income primarily comes from reality television appearances on The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and Dancing with the Stars, podcast revenue, brand partnerships and sponsored content on social media, grocery store business operations, and content creation through YouTube and Instagram.