In the just-released clip of their awkward introductions to the charismatic 28-year-old, the bachelors put everything on the line to score first points on The Bachelorette Australia
One of the bachelors can be seen trying out a spectacularly cringe-worthy move — tripping over rose petals and exclaiming to Georgia: “Look! I’m falling for you already.”
Another is seen pulling a donkey in on a leash, before asking: “Does my ass look big in this?”
Entrepreneur-slash-model Rhys amuses himself by doing some advanced yoga during the cocktail party.
Looking towards the Bachelors’ arrivals, Georgia said: “You can have the butterflies with the fireworks and fairy lights, but if you can strip all that back and still the get the butterflies when that person walks through the door, that’s what I want. That’s what I’m looking for and I just hope that person is going to step out of the limo.”
Georgia says it was a sliding doors moment behind her decision to go on the show.
She tells the Herald Sun she had gone through a difficult break-up 18 months earlier and her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
“I got to the point I was ready to open myself up again and then my Mum fell ill with cancer and that really changed my perspective and my priority a lot,” she said.
“It made me realise the importance of family.
“I wanted someone to be there to support me when things go wrong, and when things go right as well.
“Just to come home and have your best mate there to support you.
“When this call came out of the blue, I thought, why not?”
Queensland is the best represented state on the show that starts on September 21, with six Bachelors: marketing company CEO Aaron, medical sales rep Clancy, personal trainer Dale, sales professional Jake, entrepreneur Rhys and employment coach Tommy.
Asked why he wanted to be a part of The Bachelorette Australia, Clancy said: “I am looking for a partner and I’m ready for that next stage in my life. In the past few years of my life I’ve played things relatively safe and haven’t taken many risks, so I think this was an opportunity to see where things took me.”
Miner Ben, industrial designer Courtney, marketing manager Matty J and electrician Sam are the four Bachelors from NSW.
From Victoria we have entrepreneur Carlos, mechanical plumber Lee and security specialist Matt D.
Firefighter Cam and sailing coach Ryan have crossed the Nullabor from Western Australia to look for love.
And wellness coach Jay is our South Australian Bachelor.
Jay said: “I think when things present themselves they’re there for a reason. I was up for the adventure and open to finding love.”
