Bachelorette New Zealand - Season 1 - Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster - Lily McManus - Media SM - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers *

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Watch: First glimpse at the NZ Bachelorette

New Zealand tonight had its first sneak peak at the first Bachelorette.

The leading lady's silhouette is revealed in the first promo for the upcoming reality show.

But not her identity, which TVNZ is keeping tightly wrapped up during the build to screening.

So what can we glean from this mysterious second teaser?

She has long, brunette-looking hair, is wearing high heels and a short dress and is, of course carrying a bouquet of the show's signature roses.

TVNZ hasn't yet announced the air date, but given the start of the marketing campaign, and last week's announcement of series sponsors, we can expect it to be over summer.

Internationally, The Bachelorette is a top-rating format, that has attracted a number of high-profile women, including Australian pop star Sophie Monk.

In New Zealand, Three delivered three seasons of The Bachelor NZ, before dwindling ratings resulted in the network dropping the series.

But not before it gave the country one of our greatest national love stories - Art and Matootles.

Art Green met Matilda Rice on season one of The Bachelor NZ in 2015, and the couple married and welcomed their first child earlier this year.

It also delivered some less successful pairings, including the season two shocker, when Jordan Mauger dumped Fleur Verhoeven just 72 hours after she was named the show's winner, beating Nazanin Khanjani.

In 2017, Zac Franich chose Viarni Bright as his love match, but the pair split a year later. Franich is now married to former children's television presenter Erin Simpson.

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Revealed: Lavish home where The Bachelorette is being filmed



Art Green, the host of The Bachelorette. Supplied by TVNZ

Spy can reveal a Karaka house once owned by former Rich Lister Eric Watson is the Bachelor Pad for TVNZ 2's first series of The Bachelorette.

Watson sold Te Hihi Estate in 2017 to Luxury Resorts New Zealand and, according to property records, it has long been rented out for events. Off-peak stays at the estate are $4500 per night for eight guests and $500 per extra.

The property, once the love nest of Watson and Nicola Evans and scene of numerous wild and glamorous parties, is the base for the dozen or so Bachelors as vying for the love of NZ's first Bachelorette.

The property boasts a private lake and fountain, a 15m heated pool, Jacuzzi, helipad for away dates with the Bachelorette, a gym to stay in camera-ready shape, a tennis court, polo field - and it even has a nice backyard for rose ceremonies.

The show's host, Art Green, who has been juggling filming with fatherhood of new son Milo, says of the mansion is unbelievable.

"The guys absolutely loved their time at the mansion and I must admit I was a little jealous." Green says.

Bobette wrote:@GuardianAngel - that photo is a perfect comparison!

@HavaDrPepper - Summer in NZ started at the beginning of Dec so I agree with @blueblues, it will be early in the new year IMO.  

I can't wait to see the reaction when they announce Lily - there will be an avalanche of "where do I sign up?!" IMO. Too late fellas! 

Bravo NZ for casting a unique Lead, and one with a disability - that's a world first, surely?  Really looking forward to this series. 

Astrobach wrote:@Bobette

I am also excited to see her in the lead role. Sorry, but I’m not sure what her disability is....?
TYIA

Very excited woman to finally announce my Youth Ambassador role with The National foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. At the underripe age of 15 I found out that my ears were garbage. At the time I really had no understanding of how this hearing loss could impact my future, my mental health, my relationships, confidence and general well being. I was just a kid, trying to navigate my way through an issue I felt no one else could really understand. I didn’t want to talk about it with some polo shirt wearing middle aged audiologist who had perfect hearing himself. At the time there was no one around me that I could relate to, no other young people in the media industry talking about it. I felt so isolated and disjointed. I remember when I first found out about my hearing loss, my natural instinct was to feel embarrassed, ashamed and upset with myself, as if it were somehow my own fault. I felt like if I ignored it, refused to accept any kind of help, then it would just disappear. I had no idea the direct impact this had on mental health, I had no idea of all the things that I’d miss out on. It took me a long time to come to terms with the embarrassment and negative feelings that are attached to this stigma. Now coming on to 23 years of age, I’ve never been more at peace with this woman thing that I am. If I can be that person that I needed when I was 15, someone to look up to, someone who’s been there and can say that everything is going to be okay, then my work here is done. I am absolutely ecstatic that I have this opportunity to do my bit to help this next lot of lil humans to come. Myself and the @nationalfoundationfordeaf team are working on some incredible projects that I can’t wait to show you guys. Big love to my @celebritytreasureisland family for allowing me play for a charity that hits so close to home. Much love mates, look after each other. #listenup, #nfdhoh, #youthhearingloss, #hearing #hearingloss #hearingaids #youth

A real heart string puller being up on stage with such an incredible bunch of young women for the Listen Up conference 2019. Hearing all the stories these young women had to tell brought back so much of my own emotions that I dealt with when I was their age. My heart is so full knowing that the world is becoming a much more accessible place for young people with hearing disabilities. The strength and courage these women show every single day is nothing short of admirable. They will conquer the world and I’m so bloody excited to be able watch. This event has made me even more eager for the coming year, where I’ll be reaching out to more incredible young New Zealanders in schools as a Youth Ambassador for National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing. #ListenUp2019 #YouthHearingLoss

When I was even more of a fetus than I am now (15) I found out some pretty heavy news. I know now that there are so many bigger issues in the world but to a 15 year old girl, it cut pretty deep. Coming from the most indestructible child that used to throw herself in 10ft waves at the beach out front of her house in a thunderstorm whilst still wearing her school uniform socks, It f***ing sucked. I could catch spiders in cups but this wasn’t the kind of problem I could ever manage to get inside a cup. 7 years ago you wouldn’t have heard about it. Yet today I believe that speaking about what’s up is single handedly the most important thing you can do for both yourself and those around you. I wear hearing aids. My ears f***ing suck real bad. But that’s okay. Coming to terms with a disability/illness/mental health issues, anything you have but can’t control is bloody hard. Take it from me, it took me almost 7 years to feel all good about it. Dream outcome is having this help at least one person take another step towards coming to terms with something. I know I’m just a bachelor wash up but I’m always free to talk if anyone needs it. (Congratulations if you made it through all of these videos, I barely did) Look after each other.

HavaDrPepper wrote:

Bobette wrote:@GuardianAngel - that photo is a perfect comparison!

@HavaDrPepper - Summer in NZ started at the beginning of Dec so I agree with @blueblues, it will be early in the new year IMO.  

I can't wait to see the reaction when they announce Lily - there will be an avalanche of "where do I sign up?!" IMO. Too late fellas! 

Bravo NZ for casting a unique Lead, and one with a disability - that's a world first, surely?  Really looking forward to this series. 

I forgot about the summer/winter difference for you guys down under!

Glad that it is happening sooner than later because if it is Lily, I can't see her being quiet for that long!!!

Jordan44 wrote:I think there will be some backlash when they announce it's Lily . .   New Zealands first Bachlorette is   . . . An Australian! . ...  and only 23 . . . And clearly not really wanting to settle down! *IMO*