Brooke Blurton is back and ready for real love - this time in the driver’s seat
The unlucky-in-reality-TV-love star is back but she has she managed to find real love this time. Meet some of the suitors vying for her final rose.
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We all have our fingers crossed that it will be a case of third time lucky for Australia’s latest Bachelorette Brooke Blurton.
After watching her unsuccessfully search for love on our screens – first in the infamous Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins seasonand then in Bachelor In Paradise, it’s time for the series’ first Indigenous and bisexual star to find her person. And ingreat news, Blurton says she’s extremely happy and can’t wait to show her chosen person off to the whole country.
“I can’t even tell you my favourite part,” Blurton enthuses. “There were just so many. It was just amazing. But I guess it’sgot to be the moment when you can actually tell the person how much you care about them.”
Keeping that secret in the ensuing months has been difficult, the 26 year old is not renowned for being a vault.
“I’m terrible – I find it so hard,” she says.
“My friends and family can read me. They’ve all been trying to scope me out. The only person I told was my dad. He’s veryhappy for me.”
Blurton much preferred being the driver, rather than the passenger this time around.
“I think also having the experience definitely helped me navigate the world much better,” she shared. “I had such a greatteam supporting me – obviously my family and friends, but also the production that were behind me.
“They knew me and they were really wanting this to happen for me as Brooke. Not just for me as The Bachelorette. We were alljust like a really beautiful family.
“At the start of it I was really feeling the weight on my shoulders but then I just relaxed into being Brooke.
“And then it was just about trying to find the best partner that I want to spend the rest of my life with – that released myself of the pressure a little bit.”
And here’s six of her suitors
RITU CHHINA
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
I was in shock. My friend sent me an article about it and I couldn’t believe a bisexual Bachelorette had been cast. I wasso happy and excited, I followed my feelings and applied immediately.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I went on to the show because it finally gave a voice to the LGBT people in Australia and Brooke Blurton is certainly theonly person from any past season I would’ve applied for. I wanted to get to know her and have a once in a lifetime experience.
What’s your ideal first date?
I’d love to go to a waterfall and swim, maybe with a picnic set up for us so it feels intimate. I enjoy physical activitiesso being able to go searching for a waterfall in a forest and end up swimming together and having a laugh would be my idealfirst date.
JESS FRANKLIN
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
I didn’t actually know who Brooke was. Of course, curiosity hit me and I looked her up on social media. I couldn’t reallytell whether or not we would be compatible but just like me she seemed to like the outdoors.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I’m single and Tinder and Bumble wasn’t working for me. Why not be completely taken out of your comfort zone and go on a nationalTV show? Nothing like a little TV show to spice up your dating life. But to give you a more formidable response, I took aleap of faith and here I am, vying for the attention from a woman who could quite possibly make this whole journey worthwhile.
What is your ideal first date?
I want to entice all the senses but in the most uncomplicated manner possible. To set the scene for you, we would be sittingon a rug side-by-side overlooking the ocean while watching the sunset. In the background, music would be playing.
We would have a glass of wine, devouring delicious food that I, of course, prepared. There would be moments where we couldhear the sound of the waves crashing. And just as the sun was going down, I would lean in for a kiss.
REBECCA PRESSING
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
EXCITEMENT! For the indigenous representation, the LGBTQ+ representation. Honestly thrilled and proud to live in such an inclusivesociety.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I get so comfortable in my life, in being independent and single. The Bachelorette is way out of my comfort zone and unlikeany experience ever, so regardless of the outcome, I knew it would be a once in a lifetime learning curve for me!
What is your ideal first date?
If there’s no budget and no time restraints, it is 100 per cent a sea plane over a reef, landing on one of those water trampolines (did I make this conceptup? Potentially yes) in the middle and having a picnic while watching the ocean life alive and free below us.
BEAU TAUWHARA
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
I actually didn’t know anything about Brooke when she was announced. However, being the first-ever season with a bisexual lead – that really got my attention! I knew it would be a different dynamic with both men and women in the house.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I’m always open to new experiences. I knew this would be a good way for me to step out of my comfort zone.
What is your ideal first date?
Something adventurous during the day and ending with an epic sunset with food and drinks.
MATT POTTIER
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
My first thought was, “Wow, she is gorgeous”.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I was out of a long-term relationship and had tried dating normally for the past couple years. I’m very open minded, so Ihad nothing to lose.
What is your ideal first date?
Picnic blanket, cheese platter, wine, background music, sunset and just a nice relaxed convo.
KURT HERZOG
What did you think when you heard it was Brooke?
I was really excited as I’d had a little crush on her. I think she’s an awesome girl – full of life, super driven and my type.I was also super proud as I know it meant a lot for so many people to have the first-ever bisexual and Indigenous Bachelorette.
Why did you choose to go on The Bachelorette?
I chose to go on The Bachelorette because I’m at a point in my life
where I’m ready to settle down and find someone to share my life with. I’m always looking for new ways to push myself and I thought this show was the perfect way to
do so.
What is your ideal first date?
My ideal first date would probably be somewhere outdoors. Grabbing a morning coffee and going for a walk along the beach.Then do something fun like swimming, surfing or anything outdoorsy. I love a girl who isn’t afraid to let her hair down andthrow herself into something new.
The Bachelorette, tonight, 7.30pm Ten
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