After her dramatic exit from Nick ‘Honeybadger’ Cummins’ season of The Bachelor, fans were calling for Brooke Blurton to become the next Bachelorette.
But, the football loving brunette beauty has scored a very different TV gig instead – presenting on NITV, the country’s National Indigenous Television channel.
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When news broke last week that Bachelor star Elly Miles and her sister Becky would be our Bachelorettes for 2020, some fans and fellow stars were disappointed.
Many, including Bachelor In Paradise’s Mary Viturino, slammed the show for its continual lack of diversity.
“I was hoping Bachelorette would have listened to the Australian public – who have been asking for more diversity,” Mary wrote on Instagram in response to the news.
“Especially when there are some boss indigenous past contestants like Brooke Blurton and Renee Barrett to choose from,” she added.
But, for Perth-based social worker Brooke, returning to the franchise was never an option.
“I always got asked whether or not being the Bachelorette was a consideration, but not at the time,” Brooke told TV WEEK last year.
“I’d just come out of The Bachelor, so I felt a bit fresh.”
Now, the proud Noongar Yamatji woman has instead scored a dream gig, hosting Western Australian NRL’s Indigenous Round.
“Stepping out of my comfort zone is something I try to always live my life by,” Brooke wrote about her new job.
“This role has already taught me so much about myself in the 5 weeks and I’m extremely excited for more growth, more NRL and more bloopers.”
Brooke’s passion for football instantly captured the attention of Bachelor Nick, who is former professional rugby union player, and pinned her as a front runner on the show.
So, it’s not surprising she’s thriving in this new role.
Earlier this year Brooke spoke to the ABC about using her newfound platform to advocate for Indigenous issues and become a role model.
“Aboriginal people are definitely overrepresented, and not in the most positive light.”
“I think now, having this platform, I think I am that [role model] and I have to actually take that as a responsibility that in a way this is positive for young girls… because once upon a time I didn’t have that.”
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