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

Astrobach wrote:@Bobette saw those and like both of them more in person. Jonathan has nice warm eyes and smile, plus something ‘ soft’ ( in a good way) that draws you in. JMO

@Astrobach Yes, I agree. Jonathan will get a warm, open-hearted, all-in emotional edit IMO.  He seems to be everything Lesina says she is looking for here IMO:

Bobette wrote:

[W]hen it comes to the qualities Lesina wants in her partner, she says she'd love someone like her dad.

"He's a really kind guy – softly spoken and humble," smiles Lesina. "I really want someone like that. It's also really important to me that they're non-judgemental and open-minded because I come from a really diverse background and there are lots of different cultures, religions, political beliefs and whatnot."

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In fact he seems to fit the bill so well it feels like a red herring, or like they've emphasised those qualities in Jonathan to make it seem like he's got it in the bag.

So that makes me think F2.  If Lesina chose someone else it wouldn't be the first time a Lead picked someone who didn't fit the checklist for what she said she wanted....

I'm still not too sure about Kurt, but keen to see more, and am confident he'll be a contender.  The red carpet intros and her reaction to the guys will tell the story IMO.  

Top 4 for me at this stage:

Jonathan
Kurt
Aaron
Logan

Just not sure what order...

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Good luck Dr L! I hope you have a fantastic run!

TOMORROW! ? Wait, so since you are ahead one day, we ( in the US ) will get it possibly on ‘ our ‘ Monday, from Bachelor Archive ? Or do you think it will take one more day and be ready on Tuesday...?
I’m so much more excited to watch her Premiere than Peter’s football date !!!

@Astrobach Yes we live in the future - it's Sunday afternoon here at the moment

I would think it will be available on "your" Monday but can't guarantee it - I know they set up a sister site (https://therealityarchive.com) for non-Bach shows and are uploading Love Island UK daily so a very quick turnaround time on that.  Fingers crossed.

Perhaps our NZ members might give us their thoughts if they're watching live?



ETA:  Aww.  She's a good one IMO.  

Doctor Lesina Nakhid-Schuster is set to find love on the first season of The Bachelorette, New Zealand.  

And the 31-year-old proved she certainly has a lot to offer on Sunday, when she arrived in Australia to help with the bushfire relief effort.

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I hope her F1 isn't a dick.

@Bobette
Thanks ! I just registered to the site, as you said ‘ sister ‘ site, same format and everything, than Bachelor. Archive. Most shows I’m not into but they have the Amazing Race Australia which could tempt me!
They have a place holder for other countries like Canada and South Africa, so maybe plans to bring other diverse shows.
ETA . Re: Lesina, That’s what she was alluding to when she said she would miss the Première! Glad she shows that her priorities are set up correctly! And let’s see what happens on IG on the next few nights from all the ‘ boys’ !

I 'heard' that Bachelorette NZ might be a little delayed onto Bachelor Archive as "they" are "allegedly" overseas for the next few days and TVNZ is a PITA with how they geo-block.

Curiously the reality shows on that site pretty much match up with the ones that I also watch :p

Cheers @quick_dry You da man... allegedly.

Lesina is super excited about the premiere and is having a spontaneous viewing party in Sydney.  She certainly seems happy IMO so either her relationship with F1 is going well or she has the best game face of any Lead ever.  





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@Bobette I may have good news. I am currently watching the Grammy's live from NZ. They are on the same channel where the Bette will be. I may be able to watch the show live and post here.

Sprite wrote:@Bobette I may have good news. I am currently watching the Grammy's live from NZ. They are on the same channel where the Bette will be. I may be able to watch the show live and post here.

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Copied from episode thread because it probably belongs here

Bobette wrote:

Katiebelle wrote:I knew I'd heard the narrators voice before - it's Jodie Rimmer - a well known NZ actress - you might know her from Zena -warrior princess.

I recognise her name from this IG pic.  Seriously, how much MORE involved with production could Lily be, without being on the show?!



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