‘I am not ready for to date’: Runner-up Jarrod Woodgate still hung up on Sophie Monk

BACHELORETTE star Jarrod Woodgate is still hung up on Sophie Monk. The winery owner said he was not ready to date after being dumped on national TV.

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BACHELORETTE star Jarrod Woodgate is still hung up on Sophie Monk.

Talking to Confidential the winery owner said he was not yet ready to date after being dumped on national television.

That devastating moment Jarrod’s heart breaks after Sophie Monk reveals her heart belongs to someone else. Picture: Supplied

“I am just focusing on work and spending time with my family,” he said.

“I am not really ready for that.” Woodgate revealed he had been talking to Monk and her new boyfriend Stu Laundy since the show.

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Jarrod revealed he has been talking to Sophie and Stu since the show. Picture: Justin Lloyd

Addressing the speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship status, Woodgate said he wished people would respect them and let them live their lives.

“I think they are just trying to get on with here lives and start their lives together,” he said.