The countdown for the 2019 premiere of The Bachelor Australia is on, and with astrophysicist Matt Agnew at the helm, this season is sure to be out of this world!
Now, as we creep closer towards the season’s launch, we’re finally meeting some of the ladies set to battle it out for Matt’s heart – and let’s just say, he’s going to have a tough time deciding on The One.
While we’ve already learnt about Matt’s impressive CV, which includes a double degree in science and engineering and a masters of astrophysics, what we’ve only just discovered is his impressive ability to speak in multiple languages, including the language of love! (Well, he is the Bachelor, of course!)
We first get a glimpse of his talent when he meets 25-year-old Helena from WA on the red carpet. The pair end up having a flirty conversation in French after Matt admits he’s “infatuated” by her accent.
Next up is NSW-based Sogand, who teaches Matt to speak Persian upon their first meeting. Of course, she used that opportunity to instruct him to ask her to marry him.
Will you accept this rose and a lifetime of space chat?
(Source: Network Ten)Then comes Kristen, 24, who has just returned to Queensland from a stint in China. Matt excites her with his ability to respond in Chinese.
As Matt says, “They’re not afraid to speak the language of love. If that’s a sign of things to come, I’ve got a really tough decision ahead!”
Add in Abbie, 23, from Queensland, who famously told the Bachelor her star sign, after mistaking his profession for an astrologer, and we’re thinking only one thing – this season is going to be astronomically good!
So, before we get too carried away with space puns, it’s time to meet the ladies vying for our Bachie’s heart!
Mr Matt Agnew
Will the stars align for our astrophysicist? Matt Agnew is looking for The One!
Vakoo, 23, NSW
They say preparation is key when it comes to first impressions and Sydney model Vakoo is sure to nail hers when she arrives at the mansion.
The bubbly contestant looks set to dazzle Matt with her first greeting, ater repeating her instantly iconic introduction over and over on the way to meet him.
“Hi, my name is Vakoo” will definitely be one of this season’s most quotable lines!
Chelsie, 28, VIC
Chelsie, 28, VIC
Sparks will fly when chemical engineer Chelsie arrives at the mansion, with these clever cookies bonding over science.
“I can’t believe he is smart,” Chelsea tells the cameras after their encounter. “That is so exciting. I actually didn’t think he would be able to understand what I was talking about at all!”
Watch their romantic first encounter below!
Matt + Chelsie = The Perfect Chemistry onThe Bachelor Australia
Abbie, 23, QLD
Abbie, 23, QLD
Their first meeting on the red carpet went a little something like this…
Abbie: What do you do?
Matt: I’m an astrophysicist.
Abbie: OK, I’m a Gemini.
Matt: I’m a Leo.
Sogand, 30, NSW
Sogand, 30, NSW
This Persian goddess cleverly asks Matt to repeat after her. Of course, rising to the challenge, Matt copies every single word, not realising she had just got him to propose!
Helena, 25, WA
Helena, 25, WA
This Western Australian-based beauty has an accent that has “infatuated” our suitor. After asking her if she “speaks any other languages”, it turns out that French is on the menu! A little flirt here and a little flirt there, could this blonde beauty win her way into Matt’s heart?
Kristen, 24, QLD
Kristen, 24, QLD
Kristen has just returned from a two-year-stint in China and when Matt spoke one word in Chinese, the 24-year-old was melting.
Brianna, 24, WA
Brianna, 23, NSW
“I’m looking for someone fun with a great sense of humour, like a best friend,” Brianna says.
And she hopes that her quirky talents might help win Matt over.
“I can do a headstand, a great fake sneeze and talk with water in my mouth,” the clerical officer admits.
But she’s hoping to avoid any drama while in the mansion as she says she’s really affected by arguments and doesn’t cope well with conflict.
Given she also describes herself as having “no filter”, we look forward to seeing whose feathers she ruffles!
Cassandra, 33, SA
Cassandra, 33, SA
Cassandra plans to win over Matt by “just being my best self and if that’s not what he’s after, then it’s not meant to be.”
The successful business woman has built her life exactly how she wants it and is looking for someone quite epic to join in on the ride.
The jewellery designer is not willing to settle and is single because she has a “high standard” of herself and others.
Danush, 34, VIC
Danush, 34, VIC
“I’ve been pretty unlucky in love,” confesses Danush. “I’ve watched this show work for some people and thought, ‘Why couldn’t it work for me?’ Hopefully the timing is right now.”
The brunette beauty is described as witty, intelligent and logical with a dash of impulsiveness, so why is she still single?
“I focused a lot on my career and my studies,” she revealed. “I haven’t met the right guy at the right time.”
Elly, 24, NSW
Elly, 24, NSW
Country girl Elly may have swapped the land for beach life, but her friends still describe her as a “classic Aussie girl and a bit of a bogan”.
She says she’s ready to find true love but admits, “The last person I opened up to broke my heart. I’m scared to be in the situation again where I don’t feel good enough for someone.”
Thinking positively though, Elly’s hoping Matt shares some of her dreams, including a desire to travel.
“Someone to tick off my bucket list with,” she says of her perfect partner.
Emma, 32, NSW
Emma, 32, NSW
This Irish gal has called Australia home for the past eight years. Emma’s hoping Matt will love her fur babies Teddy and Bear as much as she does.
Even though her last relationship ended in heartbreak, Em says she’ll “do whatever I can to make my partner happy.”
Let’s hope the luck of the Irish is with her in the Bachie mansion!
Georgie, 32, QLD
Georgie, 32, QLD
British-born Georgie says she has a lot to offer to the perfect man.
“I will love the right person forever,” she says. “I’ll stick by them in bad times and be there to celebrate the good.”
The cosmetic nurse describes herself as “hardworking, loyal, independent, honest and loving”.
Hannah, 25, VIC
Hannah, 25, VIC
“I’m looking for a man who is not just a great sales pitch but also a great product,” Hannah revealed to NW. “I’m hoping we will share the same dorky sense of humour and then it’s just a matter of working my womanly charm, batting my eyelids and showing off my lion-taming skills!”
She also says that she has a lot to offer: “Never a dull day, unfaltering loyalty, and the love and support of my family.”
Isabelle, 29, QLD
Isabelle, 29, QLD
As if being a Pilates instructor won’t be enough to get Matt’s attention, Isabelle is also hoping to dazzle him with her “humour, upfront confidence and general personality”.
Her friends describe her as “bossy, dominating and the centre of attention”, but she’s proud that she isn’t afraid to tell it like it is, even when what she has to say is a bit harsh.
The 29-year-old admits that she is “super-flirty” and will often make the first move, but she’s not keen on kids and doesn’t need them to “complete her life”. She’s also not expecting to make friends in the mansion, saying that girls don’t warm to her.
Jess, 30, VIC
Jess, 30, VIC
“I once went to get a drink and came back to find my date kissing another girl,” Jessica reveals.
Sarcastic, sexy and a bit sassy, Jessica is loyal to a fault and she wants to break those pre-conceived ideas that people have about her based on her looks.
Jessie, 30, WA
Jessie, 30, WA
Jessie is hoping a TV show will help her find love, after deciding she wasn’t willing to give online dating a try. “It scares the daylights out of me,” she confesses.
“I’ve never really had to date in this social media era and I don’t like the sound of it at all.”
Despite this, she’s now ready to very publicly plunge into the dating game in the hopes of winning the astrophysicist’s heart.
Julia, 28, NSW
Julia, 28, NSW
Children’s entertainer Julia has been single for six years.
“It’s about time I go on a date,” she confesses. “A picnic under the stars…”
The 28-year-old describes herself as emotional, driven, creative, loyal and real.
Keely, 27, QLD
Keely, 27, QLD
“Bridget Jones has the same humour and hopelessness about her that I think I have in my life,” designer Keely says.
But the 27-year-old feels she is much more “low-maintenance”.
“You just need to make sure that I am fed and watered every couple of hours and I’ll be happy as can be.”
Mary, 31, VIC
Mary, 31, VIC
“I want to find real love,” reveals Mary, who admits she’s also a hopeless romantic looking for Prince Charming. This mama’s five-year-old daughter is her whole world.
The Brazilian beauty has a firm rule on dates – they must kiss her within the first 30 minutes or it goes no further.
Monique, 26, NSW
Monique, 26, NSW
“I see myself as a tomboy, so I have a lot of male friends and that’s not everyone’s cup of tea,” Monique says.
Despite her feminine career in fashion, she loves wake boarding, footy, dirt bikes and surfing – something that comes from growing up with five brothers.
The designer has only had one relationship in the past with her high-school sweetheart, but was left heartbroken after she discovered that he was cheating on her.
Now she’s hoping to find love with a “tall, tanned and blue-eyed beach babe”. She admits she has “no idea what to expect” in the mansion, though.
Tash, 34, NSW
Tash, 34, NSW
Loud, funny and always up for an adventure, Tash is a born and bred country girl, who now resides beach-side.
Her ideal man is “positive and laid-back” and must be fun with an outgoing personality!
And while she is single, she’s been on some pretty cool dates in the past.
“I was taken out on a jet-ski and private picnic on a cute beach.”
Nichole, 25, QLD
Nichole, 25, QLD
When it came to applying for The Bachelor, Nichole thought, “Why the hell not?!”
Now that she’s through, the cafe manager is hoping to find that Matt has similar hopes and dreams to hers.
“I see myself on a nice acreage with a beautiful family,” she reveals. We hope Matt likes someone chatty, though, as Nichole admits, “I’m a talker!”
Nikki, 24, NSW
Nikki, 24, NSW
She’s self-deprecating, bubbly and talks a mile a minute, but Nikki has a heart of gold.
The student set up a charity supplying therapy pillows to cancer patients after her mum passed away last year. “I live alone since my mum’s passing,” she reveals.
“I would love nothing more than to have someone to come home to at the end of the day.”
She jokes her “man voice” may frighten Matt away, but we hope that he gives her a chance!
Rachael, 23, NSW
Rachael, 23, NSW
“I’m not the ultimate catch, let me tell you,” Rachael says disarmingly, “but I am funny.”
The personal trainer is open about having some help in the beauty department, saying that it’s extremely important, especially in her line of work.
But surprisingly she also has a very spiritual side, turning to the outdoors to clear her mind and make her feel at peace.
“I have big standards to meet,” she says about why she’s single and confesses she could “write a book” about all the hearts she’s broken.
Being the life of the party and living her life with no regrets may also explain why Rachael still finds herself searching for The One, but she says she is ready to settle down with a man who “puts her in her place when she gets a little headstrong”.
Renee, 25, NT
Renee, 25, NT
The relaxed Northern Territory girl combines a love of motocross and spearfishing with her passion for outback healthcare.
She admits she follows her heart over her head, but hopes that Matt shares her ambition and drive.
She’s got her fingers crossed that being true to herself will catch the Bachie’s attention and insists she’s easy to please when it comes to the perfect date.
“Take me to the beach to watch the sunset with a good wine and cheese platter,” she says. Us too, babe!
Sam, 29, VIC
Sam, 29, VIC
Sam admits that she doesn’t have a strategy for the show.
“I’m just planning to be myself and hopefully Matt likes authentic, down-to-earth girls.”
The public servant’s relationship deal breaker’s are arrogance or someone who would “smother” her.
Sophie, 25, VIC
Sophie, 25, VIC
This chick is ready to shake up her romance strategy! “I’ve tried online dating and met some wonderful guys, but we just weren’t right.”
Tara, 25, VIC
Tara, 25, VIC
“There’s nothing I want more than to find love again and start the next chapter of my life with that person,” Tara says.
But she admits that she finds modern dating impersonal.
“I’m looking for someone who is genuine and honest, who knows what they want in life,” she reveals.
