Life is looking very different for Australian Survivor champ Jericho Malabonga. Not only has he got an extra $500,000, but ladies are dying to meet him online.
But that’s not how he rolls.
“I’d rather meet a girl in person. Tinder isn’t my jam,” the 25-year-old tells OK!.
And don’t worry – he’s also wary of gold-diggers.
“I’ve never had to deal with people abusing me for my money.”
Still, it’ll be ‘coffee dates’ for now.
While he’s not ready for marriage just yet, Jerry is open to having ‘fun’, and if it leads to meeting someone special, bonus!
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So, what’s he looking for in a lady?
“Someone who is just beautiful in nature… I’m not fussed about looks – she doesn’t have to be blonde,” he tells OK!.
But there was one particular blonde that caught Jerry’s eye while on the island – his fellow cast mate Tessa! “I actually had a secret crush on Tessa, because she has the most beautiful soul and every time she would talk I was always smiling,” he says.
Aww Jerry, so sweet!
Despite Tessa being taken, she’s been helping out Jerry with tackling the dating world with his new-found fame – as have the rest of the Australian Survivor cast.
Sole Survivor Jericho ticks all the boxes… but he has no checklist when looking for the perfect girl.
“I have to be careful now,” he says of possibly being taken for a ride because of his money. “All girls will need to get the tick of approval from the Survivor cast first,” he laughs.
Determined to not let his recent fame and fortune go to his head, Jerry says it’s life as normal now that he’s back to reality.
“I’m not going to go crazy. I’m still going to shop at Coles. I’m not going to go out there and buy a yacht and start hanging with Snoop Dogg,” he laughs.
“I would never let money or anything change me.” Stop, he’s just the perfect catch!
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