After nearly three weeks of drama, romantic gestures, and heartbreak, The Bachelors has come to an end for the second time in 2023.
Joining the dating show on their quest for true love, bachelors Ben Waddell, Luke Bateman, and Wesley Senna Cortes quickly got to know each of the 24 ladies hoping to win their hearts.
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While some of the contestants immediately hit it off with this year’s bachelors, unfortunately, not everyone shared the same instant chemistry.
Although some hopeful hearts struggled to make an impression during their time together, others were quick to catch the eye of one (or two) of the Bachelors.
From shameless date crashing to secret smooches, the final stages of The Bachelors saw each of the remaining contestants working to further cultivate their connections with Ben, Luke, and Wesley in the hopes of receiving the final rose.
The final days in the mansion were also not smooth sailing for our three bachelors either, with Ben deciding to officially put an end to his love triangle by handing one of his final roses to Luke to give to his frontrunner Ellie.
With each of the bachelors down to their final two contestants, it officially came time for Ben, Luke, and Wesley to make the heart-wrenching decision of who they would give their final rose to.
For Bachelor Ben, his journey throughout the competition has been about finding the perfect partner to share his busy lifestyle and passions with.
Reflecting on his quest for love, Ben’s heart was torn between Mckenna and Angela.
Early in the competition, loveable lumberjack Luke cultivated a strong connection with 29-year-old beauty therapist Ellie, with the couple’s bond continuing to strengthen despite the drama and chaos of The Bachelors.
As his connection with Ellie continued to strengthen, Luke was also charmed by Lani, with the pair’s wholesome bond quickly becoming a fan favourite.
Despite having a genuine connection with both Ellie and Lani, Luke had to sincerely deliberate about who would be receiving his final rose, with the former NRL star choosing Ellie as his perfect match.
Entering the competition to find his soulmate, Wesley’s journey for love was guided strongly by his faith.
Despite their connection initially causing some drama amongst the contestants, 25-year-old mining administrator Brea began to emerge as a frontrunner in the race for Wesley’s heart, with Wesley choosing Brea as his perfect match ahead of the final rose ceremony.
Speaking to his fellow bachelors, Wesley revealed that he was instantly drawn to Brea as soon as he first saw her, saying, “I looked over to the back. She was very nervous and I just knew.”
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