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Australian Survivor star Locky Gilbert announced as the 2020 Bachelor

From the barren jungle to the lush Bachie mansion!
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After all the drama that came with last year’s Bachelor, Matt Agnew, we’re glad to finally close that chapter and focus on the new hunky man who’s set to hand out the roses this year— Lachlan ‘Locky’ Gilbert.

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WATCH: Locky says he’d consider being the next Bachelor

Yep, Channel 10 just confirmed the Australian Survivor star— who first appeared on the show in 2017— is gearing up to find the woman of his dreams on our screens. The exciting announcement follows Locky being the 13th All Star voted off the show. 

“As big as I am, I am like a big teddy bear and I fall in love pretty quick… This is an amazing opportunity to hopefully find someone special at the end,” the Perth born adventure tour guide told The Daily Telegraph. 

“I’m pretty content with my life at the moment. I go on crazy adventures, but I’m doing it all by myself. I’ve got best friends but I want to find that one best friend that I can spend the rest of my life with. This is an amazing opportunity to hopefully find someone special at the end.”

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So what exactly is the gorgeous 30-year-old looking for in a partner? The Network says the adrenalin junkie hopes to meet a “driven” and “outdoorsy” woman with “a wicked sense of humour”. 

 

 

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WE ARE SO OBSESSED WITH THIS. (Credit: 10)
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Confirmation of his next gig comes after the newly single star split from his girlfriend and fellow Survivor co-star, Brooke Jowett. Sparks flew between the pair while they were battling it out int he jungle, however, they struggled to keep their romance alive due to distance. Locky is based in Melbourne and Brooke lives between Western Australia and Bali. 

“His work means he’d want me to go to him, but I won’t leave my family and my dog,” Brooke told TV Week, adding they were unable to make it work after filming for the adventure series wrapped.

“I’m also really focused on my career. It’s a lot more difficult in the real world than it was out there.” 

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They were such a cute couple! (Credit: 10)
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In February, Locky dropped a subtle clue he was in talks to be the next Bachelor when he took part in a parody version of The Bachelor in early February.

Aaron ‘AK’ Knight took on the role of Bachie host, Osher Gunsberg when single ladies Daisy Richardson, Phoebe Timmins and Brooke asked him to help them find Locky a match.

“Like, I don’t know…I can’t… I’m like, this is bad. It’s not ‘The Bachelor On Survivor’,” a nervous Locky said to camera.

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Get used to seeing this stud’s six pack on TV. (Credit: 10)
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Doing his best Osher impression, AK said: “Ladies. Locky … We’ve had a fantastic 25 days. But, unfortunately, tonight the experience will end for one of you.”

Playing along, Locky said to the group of women: “So it’s been a long time. I’ve actually had so much fun with all of you. So I’m gonna give you…” he said, as he handed each of the ladies a single palm leaf.

The hilarious moment didn’t go unnoticed by Osher himself, who shared it on his Instagram page on Wednesday.

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Osher’s wish came true. (Credit: Instagram)

He joked in the caption: “I’ve been campaigning for a crossover of #Bachelorau and #Survivorau for many months now. Finally – I present to you – #Survachelor!”

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