When 28-year-old Chelsie McLeod stepped out of the limo in the first episode of The Bachelor, you didn’t need to be a rocket scientist to see there was something between her and Matt Agnew.
Indeed, the chemical engineer instantly became a front-runner when she boldly applied a temporary tattoo of the chemical compound oxytocin, the love hormone to Matt’s chest and the two bonded over their nerdy love of science.
Since their first encounter on the red carpet, the two have gone from strength to strength with many fans of the show firmly believing that Chelsie will be this year’s winner.
“There is no doubt that we have phenomenal chemistry,” Matt said on their first date. “But you do not need a PhD to see that.”
Following hometown dates, Chelsie along with Abbie Chatfield and Helena Sauzier made it to the final three and the chemical engineer has admitted that it’s “hard to find the words to describe” how she feels at this stage.
“After seeing Matt in hometowns with my family, it makes it even clearer that I can picture a life with him,” she said in a statement on the official Bachelor Instagram.
“It’s exciting and terrifying all at the same time because there is a real possibility that I could get my heart broken at the end of this. What a crazy and rewarding journey it has been so far. Regardless of the outcome, I have learnt so much about myself and am eternally grateful for the experience.”
Keep scrolling to see Matt and Chelsie’s Bachelor love story in pictures!
Red carpet
Chelsie made quite the impression with her oxytocin temporary tattoo.
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First cocktail party
And the two clearly hit it off at the first cocktail party.
Baking
On their first single date, Matt and Chelsie did some baking but made a bit of a mess.
Baking 2
More like a lot of mess if we’re honest!
Swimming pool
Thankfully they were able to wash off all that flour in the pool together.
Swimming pool 2
Yep, we reckon these two have a bit of sexual chemistry going on.
First kiss
Their first kiss looked like something out of a movie.
Yellow dress
The look of love!
Chelsie and Matt
When Chelsie opened up about her rocky past relationship, Matt was there to listen.
Abseiling
“Nailed it.” Nice work on that abseiling guys.
Matt and Chelsie
We have to admit, these two look good together.
Paintings
Chelsie won the drag queen artwork challenge when she showed her vulnerable side through her painting.
Hometowns
When Matt visited Chelsie’s hometown Melbourne (coincidentally his hometown too), the astrophysicist loved seeing her in her comfort zone.
Pub kiss
And the two shared a cheeky smooch down the pub before meeting the parents.
Hometowns
He may have been nervous to meet Chelsie’s nearest and dearest, but at least he didn’t come empty-handed!
Hometowns
But it didn’t take long for the nerves to subside and Matt was welcomed with open arms.
Chelsie
Fingers crossed Chelsie!