Bachelor Australia - Matt Agnew - Season 7 - Media SM - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Channel Ten has previously come under fire for the lack of diversity on The Bachelor Australia.

And in a very progressive move, producers have cast a series of ethnic contestants on the new season.

Photos taken during filming at The Bachelor mansion in Sydney last week, show the first black contestant meeting Bachelor Matthew Agnew for the first time.



Dressed in a dazzling pink layered tulle dress, the statuesque model was seen flirting up a storm with the astrophysicist, who looked dapper in a traditional black and white tuxedo.

Also competing for the Melbourne-based academic's heart is an exotic brunette, who was seen meeting him for the first while wearing an elaborate Brazilian Carnival-inspired costume.



While Channel Ten is yet to unveil all of this year's contestants, the addition of at least two ethnic contestants comes after years of uproar over the network's lack of diversity.

He was reportedly an instant hit with the ladies when filming kicked off at the Bachelor mansion in Sydney last week.

And Bachelor Matthew Agnew, 31, was captivated by one particular contestant, who he pulled aside for a one-on-one chat shortly after meeting for the first time.

The Melbourne-based academic proved to be quite the romantic while feeding the blonde toasted marshmallows.

Sprite wrote:Marshmallow girl reminds me of Matilda.

'They want to give viewers a real love story': The Bachelor producers hired astrophysicist Matt Agnew after 'the novelty of celebrity suitors like Sophie Monk and Nick Cummins wore off'

Channel 10 announced last week that an unknown astrophysicist named Matthew Agnew had been cast as the new Bachelor.

It was a surprising decision for many viewers, who expected the network to pick another celebrity after Nick Cummins delivered strong ratings last year.

But according to WHO magazine, producers deliberately chose a non-famous candidate to 'refresh' the six-year-old franchise.

'The novelty of watching a celebrity search for love has worn off and producers figured that out pretty quickly after Nick's finale,' a source told the publication.

In last year's Bachelor finale, rugby star Nick shocked the nation by dumping both contestants, Brittany Hockley and Sophie Tieman, leaving the show a single man.

But according to the insider, Matt is there for the right reasons (to borrow a popular Bachelor catchphrase) and will give viewers the 'happily ever after' they deserve.

'Matt is a normal, decent guy who is genuinely looking to meet someone,' they said.

'Producers see this as a way of giving the public what they failed to give them last year - a happily ever after!'

It comes after NW magazine revealed earlier this week that Matt was an instant hit with the women at the first cocktail party.

'He seemed incredibly charming,' said an on-set source. 'He had all the girls in fits of laughter and hanging off his every word.'

Matt previously told Woman's Day that he's looking for a woman who will complement his down-to-earth nature.

'I want someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and we can just have a laugh and fun together,' he said.

'I'm looking for a best friend, the same way I've seen so many of my friends find one in their partners.'

The Bachelor will air on Channel 10 later this year

Bobette wrote:

Enough wrote:Daily Telegraph has Matt on his first date. Sorry, I can't link as I am reading from the app. He looks happy. I am aure DM will regurgitate the photos

Nice one @Enough thanks!  I'll try to get the article but don't have a Daily Tele account so may not be able.  Can you tell which girl it is?  One of the above?

ETA:  Yeah I'm blocked from viewing the article but found the pics anyway (in your FACE, Daily Tele!  ).  RIP first date girl; never ends well in the long run.




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AllAboutLove wrote:@Bobette 

Bobette wrote:Just when I thought my hopes for this season couldn't get any higher - TPTB drop the L-Bomb.  They are wanting to give us a LOVE STORY.  

It might all be spin but it really does seem like they've been listening to fans for once.  Unknown geek Lead, check.  Diverse casting, check.  Intending to foreground LOVE over drama, check.

Remains to be seen if they can pull it off but at this stage I give them a B+ for effort.  Fingers crossed the girls are up to scratch because you can't have a love story without a suitable F1.

'They want to give viewers a real love story': The Bachelor producers hired astrophysicist Matt Agnew after 'the novelty of celebrity suitors like Sophie Monk and Nick Cummins wore off'

Channel 10 announced last week that an unknown astrophysicist named Matthew Agnew had been cast as the new Bachelor.

It was a surprising decision for many viewers, who expected the network to pick another celebrity after Nick Cummins delivered strong ratings last year.

But according to WHO magazine, producers deliberately chose a non-famous candidate to 'refresh' the six-year-old franchise.

'The novelty of watching a celebrity search for love has worn off and producers figured that out pretty quickly after Nick's finale,' a source told the publication.

In last year's Bachelor finale, rugby star Nick shocked the nation by dumping both contestants, Brittany Hockley and Sophie Tieman, leaving the show a single man.

But according to the insider, Matt is there for the right reasons (to borrow a popular Bachelor catchphrase) and will give viewers the 'happily ever after' they deserve.

'Matt is a normal, decent guy who is genuinely looking to meet someone,' they said.

'Producers see this as a way of giving the public what they failed to give them last year - a happily ever after!'

It comes after NW magazine revealed earlier this week that Matt was an instant hit with the women at the first cocktail party.

'He seemed incredibly charming,' said an on-set source. 'He had all the girls in fits of laughter and hanging off his every word.'

Matt previously told Woman's Day that he's looking for a woman who will complement his down-to-earth nature.

'I want someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and we can just have a laugh and fun together,' he said.

'I'm looking for a best friend, the same way I've seen so many of my friends find one in their partners.'

The Bachelor will air on Channel 10 later this year

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Noting what Matt is looking for in bold above:

- Complement his down to earth nature
- Fun and doesn't take herself too seriously
- Best friend (aww )