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Irena and Locky’s awkward Bachelor reunion

The secondhand embarrassment is so real.
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By now, we’re all aware that being on The Bachelor has its perks. Be it endorsement deals with Quest Apartments or motorbike sponsorships (cough, Ducati), the benefits are undeniable (however, short-lived.)

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But there’s one aspect that starring in a reality TV show seemingly doesn’t deliver on – free feeds.

WATCH: Bachelor Locky Gilbert and winner Irena Srbinovska go on hiking date

On Wednesday, Bachie winner Irena Srbinovska took to Instagram Stories to ask her 113k following for tips on where to eat in Sydney.

“Sydney locals, I need your help,” the 31-year-old nurse wrote. “Looking for suggestions for a restaurant tonight for our farewell to Sydney with our friends. Thank you.”

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Irena asked her followers for suggestions on where to eat in Sydney. (Credit: Instagram)

While Irena didn’t directly suggest she was after a sponsored meal, it’s no secret this is a sneaky trick many influencers use to spark the interest of brands and local businesses. Her Bachie boyfriend Locky, on the other hand, is adamant this is not the case. 

Hours later, he shared a video of their final meal with friends – which, by the way, they enjoyed with co-stars Bel Colwell and Juliette Herrera – making an obvious effort to dismiss these claims. 

“We’re just out here at the Coogee Pavilion with the crew. Beautiful food here,” he said in the video. “But people that think we’re after free food, we are not.”

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Panning the camera to the bill, he continued: “We are more than happy to pay for our food and support local businesses.”

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Locky (pictured) couldn’t help but shut down speculation that the couple were hoping to score a free meal. (Credit: Instagram)

Furthering his point, he captioned the clip: “Thanks for the suggestions, yes suggestions only, not collaboration. Always support local business.”

Juliette, who became close to Irena during filming, shared a candid selfie with her fellow reality stars, writing: “Best night with this crew. Can’t believe I laughed so hard I choked on a hot chippie.”
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“I miss you guys already,” she added of the pair’s impending departure for Perth.
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Locky (far left), Juliette (left), Irena (centre) and Bel (right) enjoying a night out at Coogee Pavilion. (Credit: Instagram)
This comes just days after Irena, Bel and Locky enjoyed a day out together in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The trio met up at the popular QT Hotel and enjoyed a vegan meal at plant-based restaurant Eden, proving they are still on very friendly terms.
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Irena, Locky and Bel all shared the same happy snap of themselves on their respective Instagram pages, with the 2020 Bachelor captioning his snap, “Just your casual day out with the girls #thisisnormalright.”

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(Credit: Instagram)

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