The 18 guys fighting for Sophie Monk’s affections have some weird and wacky traits
THESE are the 18 eligible suitors Sophie Monk has to choose from on The Bachelorette. Some have man buns, others do magic and a few are just plain unusual.
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WHAT will it take to win over Bachelorette Sophie Monk?
Will Sam the voiceover artist with a man bun be her type? Or could it be Pete, the backpacker turned fashion designer with a penchant for packing too many shoes?
Then again, there’s dapper entrepreneur Blake who promises to be “nothing like this show has ever seen”. Could his red velvet suit and enlarged ego be just what it takes to win Monk’s heart?
Here are the 18 suitors swooning for Sophie Monk.
NEW SOUTH WALES
P ETE, 32
Profession: Fashion designer
Before I was on The Bachelorette I was: A former national league water polo player.
The guys in the house might not like: How many pairs of shoes I packed!
RYAN, 26
Profession: Construction foreman
I am always: The last to leave the party.
I would describe myself as: Picky, charismatic, spontaneous, caring, loving and confident.
SAM, 31
Profession: Voiceover artist
The most romantic thing I have ever done for a woman is: Sang and cooked for her while naked, wearing only a Superman cooking apron. Actually that’s not romantic, that’s creepy.
My attitude towards online dating is: I believe there is a large group of wonderful people not getting to know each other properly.
LUKE, 33
Profession: Business culture consultant
The worst date I have ever been on was: A Tinder date where she hardly talked. I had to start a game where I gave her points for every question she asked me
What I look for in a woman is: Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and will support me to be the best version of myself.
JEFFERSON, 30
Profession: Events manager
My upbringing was: Amazing. I was raised by a single mother in Florence and had everything I could have asked for.
The hardest thing I have ever done was: Moving away from my family to learn English.
JAMES, 31
Profession: Financial adviser
In a relationship I am: Vocal and affectionate
In 10 years time I see myself: Hanging out with Sophie on a ski trip, with a few little monks in tow.
QUEENSLAND
APOLLO, 24
Profession: Magician
The worst date I have ever been on was: Phone Girl. I took this girl to a nice restaurant but she had her face in her phone all night.
I am looking for a woman who: Shares my passion for philanthropy, knows what she wants and is vocal about what she expects in a relationship.
BINGHAM, 25
Profession: Polo player
My dream wedding would be: One that I’m invited to.
The most romantic thing I’ve ever done for a woman is: I walked a long way on a broken ankle to surprise her. She was asleep and her doors were locked so I threw little pebbles at her window for hours until she opened her eyes. I was very happy when she rescued me.
JOURDAN, 25
Profession: Bar manager
I could offer Sophie a partner who is: Sporadic, fun, and definitely wild at heart
To me age is: Just a number. Maturity has no correlation with age and I’ve actually found that many young and old people wrongly define themselves as mature.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
BLAKE, 29
Profession: Entrepreneur and investor
My dream date would be: A helicopter ride to the top of a snowy mountain with a fire and a bottle of wine.
I am passionate about: Creating a legacy and would like to be an inspiration to the people around me.
EDEN, 33
Profession: Scaffolder
I’m passionate about: Hip hop, music dance and travel.
An age-gap in a relationship: Doesn’t bother me. I’ve always dated women who were older than me.
MACKANE, 35
Profession: Small business owner
Describe yourself in five words: Positive, loyal, friendly, passionate and adventurous.
The worst date I have ever been on: Was when I went back to a girl’s place and she gave me a terrible rendition of I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. When I said I was leaving, she tried to jump me.
BRETT, 27
Profession: Personal trainer
My longest relationship is: Four or five years. She was the best thing to ever happen to me thus far.
My ideal partner is: Easygoing, funny, doesn’t take life too seriously, family oriented and appreciates the simple things in life.
JAMIE, 38
Profession: Engineer
My hobbies consist of: Yoga and I’m working to get my pilot’s license.
I am hoping Sophie will be: My diamond in the rough.
VICTORIA
JARROD, 31
Profession: Vineyard manager
The biggest obstacle I have ever had to overcome was:
Joining the Defence Force, going on deployment and leaving my family behind.
I would describe myself as:
Clumsy, funny, caring, a family man and a BFG (big, friendly giant).
CHAD, 37
Profession: Contract services manager
Romance to me is all about: the unexpected, little things like notes left in random places and flowers on a regular day.
Where do you see yourself in five years time:
Living on the coast somewhere warm, hopefully with a family of my own.
HAYDEN, 29
Profession: Marketing manager
My ultimate deal-breaker would be: A girl who wasn’t interested in spending time with my friends or family
I will win Sophie’s heart by: Making her smile.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
HARRY, 24
Profession: Restaurant manager
My dream wedding would be: On a beach with my family, friends and great speeches
The worst date I have ever been on was: With a girl who didn’t have much to say and didn’t want to engage in conversation. She war more concerned with how she looked than how the date was going.
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