Brooke Blurton: first ever Indigenous, bisexual 'Bachelorette'

Brooke Blurton has just been announced as the first ever mixed gender 'bachelorette' on TV show: 'The Bachelorette' Australia.

The West Australian is a Carnarvon-born Yamatji-Noongar woman, and has been cast as the first openly bisexual star on the popular reality TV show.

So yes, that means Blurton will have both men and women competing for her love and affection,  signalling the first time The Bachelor or men has had a mixed gender cast.

'The Bachelorette' show host Osher Günsberg said in a statement that the upcoming season highlights the diversity and common interests of Australia.

"We are a nation of people from so many different backgrounds, so many different cultures and so many different experiences, yet we all have one thing in common – we all want to be loved in a way that is meaningful to us," he said.

Brooke herself said: “Times are more progressive and sexuality and gender expression are just so fluid these days,” she told News Corp Australia.

Brooke burst onto the scene in Nick Cummins’ season (yep, The Honey Badger... he who did not pick ANYONE at the end of his show tenure, much to the dismay of, well, most of Australia) of 'The Bachelor' Australia, then left the mansion on her own terms towards the end of the show.

Brooke had indeed let Nick know she had previously been in two relationships with women.

Brooke also appeared on 'Bachelor in Paradise'.

Equally exciting for the show is that Brooke is of Aboriginal background - finally! More beautiful Indigenous women on our screens. Much more of this please TV programmers!

Says Brooke, a youth worker: "I've done it twice before and now, having the opportunity to choose my person and who I want in my life, is a truly unique and special experience," she said.

"I'm so excited and hope that I finally find that person I've been waiting for."

Bring it on!

No screen date set yet, as the show will go into production shortly.

'The Bachelor' 2019: Matt Chooses Chelsie

'The Bachelor' 2019 is now over!

But life - at least in TV fairytale land - is just beginning for Matt Agnew (that's Dr Matt to you) and Chelsie.

Honey Badger FOUND! First footage of Nick Cummins since 'The Bachelor' ended: VIDEO

And so, the Honey Badger has been found... but was he really 'missing'?

'A Current Affair' has tracked down Nick Cummins aka 'The Bachelor' from in Papua New Guinea... exactly where he said he'd be, in his interview earlier this week with Lisa Wilkinson in the Sunday Project. See that whole interview HERE.

Here is some footage ACA just posted, with the full interview shown tonight:

TONIGHT: We track down the Honey Badger, at a luxury resort in Papua New Guinea. Having fled the public backlash, he can't escape @reid_butler9 . @ACurrentAffair9.

TONIGHT: We track down the Honey Badger, at a luxury resort in Papua New Guinea. Having fled the public backlash, he can't escape @reid_butler9 . @ACurrentAffair9. pic.twitter.com/cZcB2gsjty

— Jonathan Gwinner (@gwinnerism) October 10, 2018

 

The Bachelor 2018: Nick 'The Honey Badger' Cummins chooses...

'The Bachelor' for 2018 in Australia - aka Nick 'The Honey Badger' Cummins has chosen his girl... and it is...

Nobody!

Did you pick it?

Here is the reaction of the girls when they realise neither has been chosen...

'The Bachelor' Australia 2017: Contestants VIDEO

So, the 22 women chosen  for 'The Bachelor' Australia have JUST been revealed...

And here they are!

Osher Günsberg, the show's fair host, revealed them via a Facebook Live post:

And here they are for you to look at, and zoom in on, and stalk. Nah, jks. You're not like that, surely. We aren't! Josie's Juice just unashamedly loves the show...

And so, are you in?

'The Bachelor' Australia starts this coming week, on Wednesday July 26, and on Thursday the next night, then each Wednesday and Thursday.

'The Bachelor' 2017: Women Revealed

'The Bachelor' Australia has now revealed the women on the show.

If you are a dedicated Bachie fan, this is the news you've been waiting for. C'mon, you know it is!

Oh wait, here is a gratuitous shot of Matty J:



Here is a sneak peek of the women on the show with Bach pants, Matty J.

The social media caption:

You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Will these Bachelorettes need one?
The Bachelor, Coming Soon. 

Matty J: 'The Bachelor' VIDEOS

As 'The Bachelor' (and 'The Bachelorette' aficionados would be well aware, Sydney marketing director Matthew Johnson, aka Matty J, has been confirmed as the latest star of Network Ten dating show 'The Bachelor'.

The now 30 year old was a firm fan favourite on the most recent season of 'The Bachelorette', where he was 'runner-up' to 'winner' Lee Elliott in the battle to win the heart of Georgia Love.

So it's no surprise he was the hot pick to star in the fifth (yes!) season of the show – which will air later this year.

Matty admitted he was heartbroken and would “run to the bathroom and start crying” in the weeks following the rejection. Wow, just wow. I like that though... he's a SNAG (gosh it has been eons since we've used that word!).

But now:

“I feel so privileged that I’ve been given the opportunity to be The Bachelor,” he said in a statement.

“Without question, the most exciting part is the chance to meet the girl I’m going to spend the rest of my life with.”

What is Matty looking for? His ideal woman is “kind, intelligent, easy-going” and “shares his passion for the outdoors and the ocean”. And long walks on the beach. Nah, we can't make fun of Matty J. One, it's not our style. And two, he's so cute :)

Here is trailer one:

And trailer two:

Megan and Tiff 'The Bachelor' Dating: Confirmed

So, yeah.

Two seemingly hetero gals who were both contestants on 'The Bachelor' are now dating.

After weeks of clever hints, Megan Marx and Tiffany Scanlan have confirmed they are in a relationship.

Rumours had been swirling for a while that the former 'The Bachelor' contestants’ VERY close friendship was actually a girl romance... all you need to do is look at the series of naked photo shoots and “couple shots” with loved up captions.

Here are some of their Instagram photos. Yep, defs a couple. But first, the CONFIRMATION INSTAGRAM POST!

I met Tiffany in a very strange situation. Well... we were kind of dating the same guy. And it was filmed and put on TV 😂. From that first cocktail party, it was like this instant calibration between souls, as if we had known each other once before. Friendship ripened into something bolder, trust in a very strange situation was formed, and now every adventure we have rivals the other- and continues to make plans for itself. Yesterday I flew this beautiful woman to The Abrolhos islands for her 30th birthday! I have to admit that I felt so so proud to be with her, my favourite person, celebrating such a momentous occasion on the water- a mutual love of ours. She is so confident in the ocean and in every adventure, as if every new experience is a winning of the lottery somehow; a chance to grow and learn and develop. To Tiffany, experience wins over the worldly acquisition of 'things' every time- and I think this is why she is so open-minded, so accepting of others, so fun and so at ease with letting winds blow her towards a variety of opportunities. She's helped me to disintegrate many of the ideals I've had that were harmful (about relationships, about career and 'stability') and for that I feel set free. Thank you for always asking questions (detective Tiff), for being curious about people, ideologies and the universe; for loving people with such a wholesome love that I don't know if I would ever be able to emulate. It inspires me. Happy Birthday Tiffany. I love you.

A photo posted by Megan Marx 🌷 (@megan.leto.marx) on Oct 23, 2016 at 4:13pm PDT

Last month, Megan refused to deny their romance in an interview with OK!magazine.

“I think you can probably tell from the pictures that have been posted that we don’t have the most conventional relationship,” she said.

Though she also made it clear neither of them would rule out a relationship with a woman.

“I think that when it comes to attraction, for me, it’s usually a connection of minds and humour before anything else and I’m traditionally attracted to men but I don’t rule anything out ... I would say Tiff’s in the same boat.”

Today @megan.leto.marx took me on a flight over the #abroholosislands for my 30th bday present! It was truly mind blowingly spectacular and with my favourite person in the world. This photo sums us up perfectly, me bossing Megan to pose for a photo and her trying to ruin it but failing because she's too beautiful! Meeting Megan this year felt like destiny. The past few months with her in her hometown of Geraldton have been bliss and today's adventure was the cherry on top. I know we will have many more adventures for many years to come and when she turns 30 i will have to try to top this! Thankyou my darling x #1til30

A photo posted by Tiffany Scanlon (@tiffany_janes) on Oct 23, 2016 at 4:18am PDT

Me probably talking about freediving instead of posing, while @tiffany_janes looks every part the mermaid ocean queen

A photo posted by Megan Marx 🌷 (@megan.leto.marx) on Oct 24, 2016 at 9:47pm PDT

Richie & Alex 'The Bachelor' Full Interview 'The Project': VIDEO

So, Richie and Alex from 'The Bachelor'... how are they doing now?

Here is their first televised interview, on 'The Project' tonight:



And Nikki? Here is what she had to say:

'The Bachelor', Nikki: "I am off dating."

Nikki!

It seems all of the nation (not really, only the ones who watch 'The Bachelor') was SO bummed that Nikki was not the one chosen as Richie Strahan aka Bachie.

Nikkie was left shattered when Richie chose Alex Nation on tonight's finale.

Nikki told 'The Daily Telegraph':

“I am off (dating),” Gogan said. “I am no where near being ready to date again. I know I will find my person, I am not feeling like that will never happen. And I do believe everything happens for a reason so in some crazy way, this might be a turning point for me. 

“I know I will wake up one day and realise, well that’s why that happened.

“You saw me fall head over heels and I was that, but I need to remember I’m not the first and I won’t be the last person to fall in love with someone who won’t love me back.”

She added:

'I am off dating,' said the 29-year-old Western Australia native.

Read more here.

What did you think of tonight's decision?

Two single mums in a row for the show now (Snezana last year...)

'The Bachelor': Final Two, 2016

Well, that's it folks!

'The Bachelor' Richie has chosen his final two... did you pick it?

Olena = out.

Alex and Nikki = in.

Here is what went down:

Missed the ep? 

Watch it in FULL here.

Tonight, Richie told Olena he thinks she's not giving him enough to have faith in the relationship.

Funny that!

She's kinda one of three women dating him... on a reality TV show, so... duh!

Richie said:

"I came on this wild ride to find love, and I now know without a doubt I'm gonna find it."

And:

"Saying goodbye to Olena wasn't that difficult, I want to be with a woman who's gonna love me for me, and someone that's gonna see challenges ahead and want to work and overcome them together.

Ouchies!

'The Bachelor' Australia 2016: Women, Videos, Photos

'The Bachelor Australia' season four is about to kick off. Are you keen?

Here he is, Richie Strahan:

See the trailer below:



Here are all the ladies for 'The Bachelor Australia' 2016:

Wonder if there will be moments like these...





Here's an entire ep 1, from season 2 (the voice quality is bad, you guys):

'The Bachelorette' Men: 2015, Australia PHOTOS

So, what did you think of the new (first ever!) batch of 'The Bachelorette' men for 2015, all "there for the right reasons" for Sam Wood, Australia's first 'Bachelorette'?

Here they are:

And here is the gorgeous Sam, and her reaction when she met Sasha:

AND HERE IS A LINK TO GET TO KNOW THEM ALL A BIT BETTER... OHHH.

And the funniest assessment of the guys, via the vine.com.au

Sam Frost in Maxim: PHOTOS

And the Sam Frost interview.

Here is Michael's profile, below:

Michael

Age: 34
Occupation: Professional Football Player
State: QLD

After playing for top football clubs across Europe, this sporty Bachelor returned to Australia to play in the national A-League. Motivated Michael spends the off-season focusing on his property and technology business interests. With his parents recently celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary, Michael is hoping to follow in their footsteps and score the ultimate goal: finding long-lasting love.

What made you want to be part of The Bachelorette Australia?
I thought it would be a great experience to find love.

How would you describe your perfect woman?
Someone with really good family values, likes the simple things in life, isn’t arrogant and is like talking to your best friend. 

How are you going to stand out from the other Bachelors? 
I’ll just be myself. Last I checked, there is only one of me on the planet. 

What are your thoughts on blind dates? 
I take them like a grain of salt. If someone sets one up, I’ll happily go on it, but I don’t go in expecting to meet the love of my life, hence I’m still single. 

Are you a romantic? 
Yes. The most romantic thing I’ve ever done is surprised my girlfriend at the time with a little puppy and a little red ribbon at work, then laid rose petals at home and cooked her a dinner when she was doing it pretty tough. 

Describe your dream date.
Apart from taking a private jet to Paris for a weekend, I would say an evening boat ferry ride down the Brisbane River with some drinks and then stopping at one of my favourite restaurants. Some great food and wine then maybe some dessert and some post-dinner drinks with good music.