Joe Amabile Finds a Blueberry-Sized Spot in His Brain and Needs Surgery: Explained Simply

Who Is Joe Amabile?

Joe Amabile is a 40-year-old reality TV star. He has appeared on several popular shows:

• Bachelor in Paradise (where he later met his wife)
• Season 14 of The Bachelorette
• Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars (a dance competition show)

He is married to Serena Pitt. The two met on Bachelor in Paradise and got married in October 2022.

What Happened? (The Discovery)

Joe recently shared some surprising health news with his followers. Here is the story in easy steps:

1. Joe went to get a whole-body MRI screening. This is a special test that uses a big magnet machine to take pictures of the inside of your whole body without any cuts or pain.
2. The pictures showed a small, not-normal spot in his brain. Joe described it as about the size of a blueberry (a tiny round fruit). Doctors call such a spot a lesion (just a word for an area that looks different from healthy tissue).
3. He posted a video on Instagram on Monday and said: "I definitely wasn’t expecting this. I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘oh, something like this can never happen to me.’ And here I am."

What Did the Doctors Say?

After looking at the spot, the doctors told Joe:

• It looks to be a glioma, which is a type of tumor (a lump or growth of cells that shouldn’t be there) that starts in the brain.
• He needs brain surgery to remove the spot and test it to be sure what it is.
• The surgery is scheduled for two weeks from the time he shared the news.

Important: Even though the word "tumor" sounds scary, Joe’s doctors think it might be in its early stages. Joe said: "I hope they are able to get it all and I’m fine, but I will keep you updated." He is hopeful that the surgery will remove everything and he will be okay.

Joe’s Own Words on Social Media

In the caption of his Instagram post, Joe gave more details:

• "This past month has been a lot of ups and downs to say the least. After multiple scans and MRIs I have what looks to be an early-stage brain tumor."
• He added that he is "doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends."
• He explained his choice to share: "I’ve gone back and forth about what I wanted to share on social media but ultimately this is now part of my life now, so might as well. Onto a new journey."
• He promised to keep everyone updated on what happens next.

Support from Friends and Fans

Many people from the Bachelor world and Dancing with the Stars community sent kind messages:

• His DWTS dance partner Jenna Johnson wrote: "Omg Joe! Sending you all the love and support."
• Bachelor star Joey Graziadei added: "Sending you all the love and support brother can’t wait to play a round of golf when you’re all better "

A Note About the Photos in the Original Story

The original article included two pictures with these details:

• April 30, 2024: Joe attended the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon Freevee’s "THE GOAT" at Ysabel in West Hollywood, California (photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images).
• December 5, 2025: Joe and Serena Pitt attended iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles (photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio).

These images simply show Joe and his wife at happy events before the health news.

Summary

Joe Amabile, a 40-year-old reality star known from Bachelor in Paradise, The Bachelorette, and Dancing with the Stars, found a blueberry-sized lesion (spot) in his brain during a whole-body MRI check-up. Doctors believe it is a glioma (a brain tumor) likely in early stages. He will have surgery in two weeks to remove and test it. Joe is staying positive thanks to family, friends, and fans. He is married to Serena Pitt, whom he met on Bachelor in Paradise, and they wed in 2022. He vows to share updates as he begins this new health journey.

FAQ

Q1: What is an MRI?
A: An MRI is a safe machine that uses magnets to take detailed pictures of the inside of your body—like a camera that sees through skin—without any surgery or cuts.

Q2: What does “glioma” mean in simple words?
A: A glioma is a type of tumor (a clump of cells that grows where it shouldn’t) that starts in the brain. Doctors must test it to know exactly how serious it is.

Q3: Is Joe Amabile going to be okay?
A: Joe hopes the spot is early-stage and that doctors can remove all of it. He is staying positive and will post updates after his surgery.

Q4: Who is Serena Pitt?
A: Serena Pitt is Joe’s wife. They met on Bachelor in Paradise and got married in October 2022.

Q5: Why did Joe get a whole-body MRI if he felt fine?
A: The article says he did a “whole-body MRI screening,” which is like a full-body photo check-up some people use to find hidden problems early, even before any sickness is felt.