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The Bachelorette 2017

Yeah I don't like him much but I don't think he said, or gave the impression, that he's 'not in love' with her. If Sophie is allowed to hedge her bets and not reveal her true feelings until it's over, the contestants are entitled to too.
apparently said it in an interview with whatever magazine DM filched their story from
 
Biggest upset in Bachelorette history? Sophie Monk DEFENDS connection with 'stage 5 clinger' Jarrod Woodgate and says she's got a soft spot for his 'weirdly obsessed vibe'

According to betting agencies and impassioned fans, Jarrod Woodgate winning the Bachelorette would mark the biggest upset in series history.

But on Thursday, Sophie Monk appeared on Nova's Fitzy and Wippa to heap praise on the 'stage five clinger' and insist their connection is real.

'I'm telling you he's such a beautiful caring person,' she insisted, shutting-down the fan theory suggesting he's only in the final two to stop 'winner' Stu Laundy panicking.

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Massive upset on the cards? Bachelorette Sophie Monk appeared on Nova FM Thursday, to defend 'stage five clinger' Jarrod Woodgate, describing him as a 'beautiful, caring person'

It comes as Sportsbet holds firm with its odds-on favourite price for millionaire Stu, despite multiple reports alleging the pub baron is already back on the dating scene.


Nova hosts were shocked by Sophie's defense of vineyard owner Jarrod, who's been painted as an intensely jealous, obsessed individual.

They asked the former actress to explain the appeal, causing the beauty to becoming instantly defensive of her potential life partner.

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Holding firm: It comes as Sportsbet holds firm with its odds-on favourite price for millionaire Stu, despite multiple reports alleging the pub baron is already back on the dating scene

Producer Sarah probed: 'You're not getting that "he's kind of weirdly obsessed with you" vibe?'

Sophie admitted to picking up on his 'quite heavy and full on' advances, but added: 'I don't mind a bit of that to be honest!'

She added: 'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well'.

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Not copping it: Nova hosts asked the former actress to explain the appeal, causing the beauty to becoming instantly defensive of her potential life partner

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'I'm seeing a different side': She added: 'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well'

'But I'm telling you he's such a beautiful caring person!'

Jarrod has been the butt of contestant's jokes this season, with one cast-mate even admitting to urinating in a pot plant he gifted to Sophie as a symbol of their love.

The Bachelorette finale airs Thursday October 26, 7.30pm on Channel Ten.

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'I don't mind a bit of that': Sophie admitted to picking up on his 'quite heavy and full on' advances, but added: 'I don't mind a bit of that to be honest!'

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Brace for impact! According to betting agencies and impassioned fans, Jarrod Woodgate winning the Bachelorette would mark the biggest upset in series history
 
so they don't know how Wikipedia works? <shock> <horror> <appalled>

Do they know something we don't? The WINNER of The Bachelorette is revealed in mystery Wikipedia edit just hours before the dramatic finale

As the Bachelorette finale draws ever nearer, the lucky suitor who wins Sophie Monk's heart is imminent.

But has Wikipedia already ruined the ending? With the final two culminating in publican Stu Laundy, 44, and vineyard manager Jarrod Woodgate, 31, a listing under Sophie Monk posted on the website claimed the final winner.

Under the title 'personal life' the publication stated: 'On 23 April 2017, Monk was announced as The Bachelorette Australia Season 3...'

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Did Wikipedia just reveal the winner of The Bachelorette? Sophie Monk listing states final results and drops a MASSIVE spoiler

'...Jarrod was declared the winner of the 2017 The Bachelorette Series, after weeks of speculation that favourite Stu would take out the title.'


If there is any truth in this mystery posting, despite Jarrod being the least favourite to win the Bardot's singers heart, then revelations from Sophie on Thursday morning would make sense.

'I'm telling you he's such a beautiful caring person,' she insisted, shutting-down the fan theory suggesting he's only in the final two to stop 'winner' Stu Laundy panicking.

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Jarrod crowned the winner? Listing on Wikipedia states '...Jarrod was declared the winner of the 2017 The Bachelorette Series, after weeks of speculation that favourite Stu would take out the title.'

It comes as Sportsbet holds firm with its odds-on favourite price for millionaire Stu, despite multiple reports alleging the pub baron is already back on the dating scene.

Nova hosts were shocked by Sophie's defense of vineyard owner Jarrod, who's been painted as an intensely jealous, obsessed individual.

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Holding firm: It comes as Sportsbet holds firm with its odds-on favourite price for millionaire Stu, despite multiple reports alleging the pub baron is already back on the dating scene

They asked the former actress to explain the appeal, causing the beauty to becoming instantly defensive of her potential life partner.

Producer Sarah probed: 'You're not getting that "he's kind of weirdly obsessed with you" vibe?'

Sophie admitted to picking up on his 'quite heavy and full on' advances, but added: 'I don't mind a bit of that to be honest!'

She added: 'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well'.

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'I'm seeing a different side': She added: 'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well'

'But I'm telling you he's such a beautiful caring person!'

Jarrod has been the butt of contestant's jokes this season, with one cast-mate even admitting to urinating in a pot plant he gifted to Sophie as a symbol of their love.

The Bachelorette finale airs Thursday October 26, 7.30pm on Channel Ten.

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'I don't mind a bit of that': Sophie admitted to picking up on his 'quite heavy and full on' advances, but added: 'I don't mind a bit of that to be honest!'

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Brace for impact! According to betting agencies and impassioned fans, Jarrod Woodgate winning the Bachelorette would mark the biggest upset in series history
 
so he looks like ... Stu or Grant Hackett - they hedged their bets with this!

EXCLUSIVE: You can't choose your family! Bachelorette favourite Stu Laundy's look-a-like cousin faces court on SAME day as show's finale - for allegedly assaulting and choking his socialite girlfriend
  • Cousin of rumoured Bachelorette winner Stu Laundy faces a Sydney court
  • Phillip De Angelis, 37, was charged a series of alleged offences earlier this year
  • He was accused of assaulting and choking his former partner Nellie Tilley

Stu Laundy's family may be celebrating his anticipated Bachelorette win but his pub baron cousin facing serious charges will have to wait a little longer to learn his fate.

Phillip De Angelis, 37, appeared at a Sydney court on Thursday morning charged with allegedly assaulting and choking his former partner, socialite Nellie Tilley.

The clean-shaven Stu look-a-like was charged earlier this year with a series of alleged criminal offences against Ms Tilley over an 18 month period.

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The cousin of rumoured Bachelorette winner Stu Laundy faced a Sydney court on Thursday morning over a series of alleged offences against his former partner Nellie Tilley

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Phil and his former partner, the influential eastern suburbs interior designer Janelle 'Nellie' Tilley

The charges he faces include assault occasioning bodily harm, common assault, intentionally choke (etc) person with recklessness and break and enter.

Police took out an interim AVO against Mr De Angelis for Ms Tilley and it was continued by deputy chief magistrate Chris O'Brien this morning.

His lawyers are negotiating with prosecutors, the court heard, and his bail was continued. He is yet to enter a plea.

Mr De Angelis, who appeared in a smart black suit, is the nephew of Stu's father, the venerable hotel scion Arthur Laundy. Phil's mother Robyn is Arthur's sister.

Both sides of the family run hotel chains. The De Angelis Hotel Group belongs to Phillip's family and Stu, 44, is the CEO of the Laundy Hotel Group.

Interestingly, as of this week, both wings of the family have been linked to the Tilley clan.

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Cousins: Stu Laundy is pictured left with Bachelorette Sophie Monk. On right, Phil De Angelis is pictured outside the Downing Centre on Thursday morning

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Hotel baron Mr De Angelis (pictured with a lawyer) is yet to enter a plea for the series of charges. The court heard today his lawyers and negotiating with prosecutors

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Rumours: Tiffany Tilley was linked to Stu Laundy this week in a series of articles


Nellie Tilley, who declined to comment this week, is the former wife of Simon Tilley.

Simon's brother Ben, a close mate of James Packer's, reportedly split with wife Tiffany Tilley earlier this year.

Tiffany was this week rumoured to be seeing Stu, despite speculation of his Bachelorette win. (I may need to draw myself a map!!)

Sophie Monk looked shocked when a photographer asked her about the rumours outside Network Ten's headquarters.

'I don't know Tiffany Tilley,' she said.

Mr De Angelis's case returns to court on November 28.
 
If Sophie did choose Jarrod how long would you give them on the outside world?

...I'd give it about 9 years because that's about the average mark where people that are permanently chained to a wall in a dungeon usually manage to escape... but it could be sooner if Sophie's manager keeps pursuing her to sign a contract or something I guess?... cheers.
 
...I'd give it about 9 years because that's about the average mark where people that are permanently chained to a wall in a dungeon usually manage to escape... but it could be sooner if Sophie's manager keeps pursuing her to sign a contract or something I guess?... cheers.
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we'll see :tongue:
 
Sophie has the worst taste..

She really does seem to have no idea when it comes to assessing people's qualities.

When she says "'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well"...
Of COURSE you see a different side, you see the persona he puts up when he's with you, where he tries to pass himself off as a loving, caring knight in shining armour.
I hope to god she was allowed to watch the full show (plus outtakes) before she made her decision, to see what he is like when she is not around. If she has seen it and still maintains he's wonderful, she's beyond our help.
 
She really does seem to have no idea when it comes to assessing people's qualities.

When she says "'I see a different side [than] you guys see and so I'm watching it as it unfolds as well"...
Of COURSE you see a different side, you see the persona he puts up when he's with you, where he tries to pass himself off as a loving, caring knight in shining armour.
I hope to god she was allowed to watch the full show (plus outtakes) before she made her decision, to see what he is like when she is not around. If she has seen it and still maintains he's wonderful, she's beyond our help.
you forget we only see what the producers show us - and often its manipulated to fit their storylines

She does see more than we do - one of the guys let on that every bachelor gets to spend time with her at every cocktail party - whereas we are led to believe its only a select few and there is much jostling to be chosen ...

We don't get to see all these chats or all of the dates ... I think if she has chosen Jarrod she'd be laughing at the whole pot plant thing knowing as she does that her assistant swapped hers out ... if she has chosen Stu she'll be maybe questioning his shiftiness with some of those answers all over again ...

I don't know ... but I think I'd take invested and super keen over shifty any day ...
 
you forget we only see what the producers show us - and often its manipulated to fit their storylines

She does see more than we do - one of the guys let on that every bachelor gets to spend time with her at every cocktail party - whereas we are led to believe its only a select few and there is much jostling to be chosen ...

We don't get to see all these chats or all of the dates ... I think if she has chosen Jarrod she'd be laughing at the whole pot plant thing knowing as she does that her assistant swapped hers out ... if she has chosen Stu she'll be maybe questioning his shiftiness with some of those answers all over again ...

I don't know ... but I think I'd take invested and super keen over shifty any day ...

I have to politely disagree crimmy.
If Sophie has seen what we have seen - let alone more - then she has seen Jarrod going red-faced with barely suppressed rage at the thought of anyone else talking to "his" woman, well before he had any reason to think he was special.
The producers may have played on that but they can't have created the footage, it must have happened.
The pot plant stuff, while stupid, also displayed that he can't control his temper, and is prone to act childishly.

Sorry crimmy but I don't see what you see in him, I think he would be a dreadful match for Sophie, or anyone really.
 
I have to politely disagree crimmy.
If Sophie has seen what we have seen - let alone more - then she has seen Jarrod going red-faced with barely suppressed rage at the thought of anyone else talking to "his" woman, well before he had any reason to think he was special.
The producers may have played on that but they can't have created the footage, it must have happened.
The pot plant stuff, while stupid, also displayed that he can't control his temper, and is prone to act childishly.

Sorry crimmy but I don't see what you see in him, I think he would be a dreadful match for Sophie, or anyone really.
I just prefer to give the guy the benefit of the doubt re some of the "suppressed rage" which was played up - Sam and Blake used to deliberately needle him - that sort of thing is funny to a point - then goes too far
Yes he got very possessive sounding from that first date - but that's when he'd realise Ok I AM liking this woman - I'm keen to learn more about her - I want to spend time with her ... I'm here for the right reasons - some of these other dickheads are just here for the funsies - I could actually be serious about this woman - why should we waste any time on them when its clear (from talk in house and actions) that they're only there for shits & giggles.

I guess I would have a fairly short wick myself dealing with some of the younger ones ... and Sam I think I would have wanted to dunk in the pool constantly just to shut him up. As a voice over "artist" he loved the sound of his own voice just a bit too much! I would weed out the dickheads pretty quickly living in a house with them and with so much down time in their company. They'd be bouncing off walls in there in the first month I would think.

I don't think he thought he was anything special - I think he just knew he was interested and had the blinkers on from that point. He wanted time with her so that she got to know him and he got the opportunity to know more about her.

Its a weird concept and I normally hate the finale week because I hate to see anyone hurt. I didn't feel like Apollo was that invested so whilst on the night he might have been a bit stunned I don't think he was all that surprised and I didn't feel all that sad for him.

I feel that at least with Jarrod there's a possibility of a future - because there's no baggage to contend with and if she truly does like the simple life away from the spotlight when she's not working I could see it working ... but with Stu I think she'd be stuck to living in the Social Pages - I think he likes that part of his life and I don't see him wanting to move out of the city for a quieter lifestyle ... PLUS there are 4 daughters to contend with - never going to be easy.

Regardless the heart wants what the heart desires so we'll see later tonight :)

Don't apologise that we have different opinions - life would be pretty boring if we just sat here agreeing every single minute! Plus I've really waivered about him myself ... its just now given a choice between Jarrod and Stu ... I just can't go for Stu - he's too shifty

now if it had been James:inlove: and Jarrod ... my answer would be different ;)
 
oh yeah - he's a real charmer ... how did he get a place in the cast??


EXCLUSIVE: Blake Colman investigated by police over REVENGE PORN and slapped with an AVO after threatening to release nude photos of ex-girlfriend Jen Hawke when she started dating a new man

The Bachelorette's Blake Colman is being investigated in relation to allegations of threatening to sell nude photos of his ex-girlfriend, The Bachelor's Jennifer 'Jen' Hawke.

New South Wales Police confirmed on Thursday that they have received a report in relation to the incident and are investigating, but said that 'due to the ongoing investigation, no further information is able to be provided.'

Jen told police she received a text message from Blake threatening to sell nude images she had sent him during their relationship.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Bachelorette's Blake Colman is being investigated in relation to allegations of threatening to sell nude photos of his ex-girlfriend, The Bachelor's Jennifer 'Jen' Hawke

Police have also confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that an apprehended violence order has been taken out by police against Blake, which prevents him from entering Jen's home state of New South Wales, where Jen is currently based.


Blake is being investigated under new legislation that criminalises the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, otherwise known as 'revenge porn'.

Under these laws, which came into effect in August, offenders who share or threaten to share revenge porn face up to three years in jail and a fine of $11,000.

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AVO: Police have also confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that an apprehended violence order has been taken out by police against Blake, which prevents him from entering Jen's home state of New South Wales, where Jen is currently based

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Investigation: Blake is being investigated under new legislation that criminalises the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, otherwise known as 'revenge porn'

Meanwhile, a source close to Jen has exclusively spoken to Daily Mail Australia about Jen and Blake's acrimonious breakup and the events leading to Blake's alleged revenge porn threat.

'Blake and Jen called it quits following a rocky romance earlier this year, but things really went south after Jen told Blake that she had found somebody else,' the source said this week.

'It was two days after she told Blake she'd moved on. Blake had made his debut on The Bachelorette as the show's 'villain' character that day, and Jen's friends couldn't believe she had dated such a horrible guy.'




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The incident: Meanwhile, a source close to Jen has exclusively spoken to Daily Mail Australia about Jen and Blake's acrimonious breakup and the events leading to Blake's alleged revenge porn threat

'Jen posted to her private Facebook page that her phone was going crazy with people sending messages about her former boyfriend, who was one of Sophie's contestants on the show. She also posted that she was happy to get rid of her 'douche' ex,' the insider went on.

'After reading Jen's post Blake completely lost it. He started sending her a barrage of insults, accusing her of the ultimate betrayal. Then, he threatened to sell nude photos of her to the media,' the source claimed.

They continued: 'These photos were sent to him while they were still dating- so you can imagine how upset Jen was by these threats.'

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Split: 'Blake and Jen called it quits following a rocky romance earlier this year, but things really went south after Jen told Blake that she had found somebody else,' the source said this week

The insider also claimed that Blake's AVO was the reason behind why he was unable to travel to Sydney for media appearances last week following his elimination from The Bachelorette.

This isn't Blake's first brush with the law.

In April this year he was convicted of a horrifying Perth assault which took place in August 2015.

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Media circuit: The insider also claimed that Blake's AVO was the reason behind why he was unable to travel to Sydney for media appearances last week following his elimination from The Bachelorette

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Not Blake's first brush with the law: In April this year he was convicted of a horrifying Perth assault which took place in August 2015

Perth Now reported that Blake pleaded guilty to the sickening street attack, which left his victim, Tristan Cooper, 'unconscious, paralysed and bleeding from the head'.

According to the victim, the incident took place after a night out when Tristan tried to intervene in an argument between two groups of men.

'He just came running up and with all his body weight sort of grabbed me in the back of the head,' Tristan, 31, told the paper.

Blake released a statement via a Channel 10 publicist on Friday stating 'I am truly remorseful and accepted full responsibility for my actions', News Corp reported.

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'He just came running up and with all his body weight sort of grabbed me in the back of the head': Perth Now reported that Blake pleaded guilty to the sickening street attack, which left his victim, Tristan Cooper, 'unconscious, paralysed and bleeding from the head'
 
I watched a couple of clips with Jarred on youtube. He seems to have a very army like mindset. As in laser focused and knowing what he wants. If you don't know these type of people it might comes across as strange.
 
The smile that gives the game away? A beaming Jarrod touches down in Sydney for Bachelorette media appearances ahead of series finale

He's made it to the final episode of The Bachelorette.

And Jarrod Woodgate, 31, may have already given the game away ahead of Thursday night's finale, grinning from ear to ear as he arrived at Sydney airport earlier that day.

Sophie Monk will make her final choice from the vineyard manager and millionaire Stu Laundy.


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The smile that gives the game away? A beaming Jarrod touches down in Sydney for Bachelorette media appearances ahead of series finale

Jarrod appeared in high spirits as he strode through the terminal, beaming from ear to ear.

In a nod to his finale suit, Jarrod wore a strikingly similar blazer, pairing it with black skinny jeans and a patterned shirt.

Taking a phone call at one stage, Jarrod struggled to carry an assortment of travel accessories including a water bottle and book.

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Talking to Sophie? Taking a phone call at one stage, Jarrod struggled to carry an assortment of travel accessories including a water bottle and book

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Why so happy? Jarrod appeared in high spirits as he strode through the terminal, beaming from ear to ear

The novel, which was crime thriller True Or Die by James Patterson, at one point slipped out of Jarrod's hands and tumbled to the ground.

After stopping to quickly pick it up the former military man continued his brisk stride through the airport.

Jarrod may have also gained a spring in his step thanks to the wave of positive feedback he received from Wednesday night's episode.

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Whoops: The novel, which was crime thriller True Or Die by James Patterson, at one point slipped out of Jarrod's hands and tumbled to the ground

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Not bothered: After stopping to quickly pick it up the former military man continued his brisk stride through the airport

After being dubbed a 'stage five clinger' early on by fans, audiences threw their support behind him following the second last episode.

Scores of viewers flocked online to praise him for being more sincere than other contestants.

'Jarrod suddenly talking like a reasonable human being. Where's this Jarrod been all season?' one Twitter user pondered.

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Back on his feet: Jarrod appeared unconcerned by the embarrassing moment

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A new fan favourite: After being dubbed a 'stage five clinger' early on by fans, audiences threw their support behind him following the second last episode

Another added: 'Weirdly, Jarrod has grown on me again. He seems more sincere than Stu anyway.'

Meanwhile Sophie has also praised Jarrod, telling Nova's Fitzy and Wippa on Thursday morning that she liked his 'quite heavy and full on' advances.

'I'm telling you he's such a beautiful caring person!' The blonde bombshell further explained.

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She's a fan! Sophie has also praised Jarrod, telling Nova's Fitzy and Wippa on Thursday morning that she liked his 'quite heavy and full on' advances
 
'I'll take a lie detector test!' Rumoured Bachelorette winner Stu Laundy says romantic link to socialite Tiffany Tilley is 'complete bulls***'

He's hotly tipped to emerge victorious from The Bachelorette finale on Thursday night.

And Stu Laundy has offered to take a lie detector test, slamming 'bulls***' claims he has been 'recently seeing' Sydney socialite Tiffany Tilley behind Sophie Monk's back.

'I've never met Tiff. I know who Tiff is, we have very close mutual friends and I don't know how but we have never met face-to-face, ever.

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'I'll take a lie detector test!' Rumoured Bachelorette winner Stu Laundy says romantic link to socialite Tiffany Tilley is 'complete bulls***'

'Never, ever, ever. I'll swear on a stack of bibles. I'll take a lie-detector test!' he told news.com.au.


A News Corp report earlier this week linked Stu to the beautiful blonde socialite, who has recently separated from her husband Ben Tilley.

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Hot favourite: Stu is rumoured to win Sophie Monk's heart on The Bachelorette

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Claims: A News Corp report earlier this week linked Stu to Tiffany Tilley, who has recently separated from her husband Ben Tilley

'It's all complete bulls*** I'm sorry to say,' Stu said of the newspaper's claims.

While he has found the rumours 'comical' the pub millionaire said he hope the former couple hadn't been hurt by media reports.

'I know Ben and I've met him on several occasions. I don't know where it came from but I just think it's absurd and I hope she hasn't been hurt by this because she's obviously going through a lot,' Stu said.

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Out and about: Sophie Monk's rumoured winner Stu Laundy was pictured having lunch with a beautiful blonde after he was linked to socialite Tiffany Tilley

Stu's strong comments come after ia photo emerged earlier this week of Stu having lunch with a beautiful blonde.


In the picture, which was shared by a fan, the blonde beauty has her head down and shields her face with large sunglasses.

However, the woman wore an eye-catching yellow sundress, and given the pair's prominent position at the famous Sydney eatery, it appears they weren't worried about going incognito.

Meanwhile, Stu - who is an heir to the $500 million Arthur Laundy fortune - also opted for dark sunglasses, and wore a crisp white button-up shirt that matched the restaurant's tablecloths. thats the best they could do?!!

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Will he win? Stu is the odds-on favourite to win Sophie's heart when The Bachelorette's finale airs on Thursday

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'She's my best friend's wife': Stu told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that the photo in question was snapped last month at a birthday celebration where the woman Katie Adamo's husband Daniel was also present

In a statement to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday, the millionaire publican revealed the mystery woman to be Katie Adamo, who is the wife of his best friend Daniel Adamo.

The photo in question was snapped last month at a birthday celebration where Katie's husband Daniel was also present. maybe they should be forced to date stamp all photos taken so they can't manipulate a story like this - after all this could be really badly affecting the Tilleys who might have had some hope of reconciling - but instead these muck rakers INVENT something and use old photos to supposedly back it up

'I was having lunch for my best mate's bday,' he said.

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Another blonde! The Daily Telegraph reported Tuesday that there have been whispers Stu has been seeing Sydney socialite Tiffany

'Katie is the wife of my best friend Daniel Adamo.'

He continued: 'Daniel and I have been best friends since we were 10 years old, we served at each other's best men at our respective weddings and we are god parents to each other's children.'

The publication of the photograph came after the report linked Stu to Tiffany.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Sydney's Eastern suburbs were filled with whispers that Stu and Tiffany have been seeing each other.

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Is he The One? Stu is the odds-on favourite to win on Thursday night's finale and claims he has never even met Tiffany Tilley

Tiffany bears a striking similarity, not only to Stu's mystery blonde lunch companion, but also to Bachelorette Sophie, was named by News Corp as a mystery blonde Stu had been 'recently seeing'.

With speculation about the two reportedly spreading like 'wildfire', the newspaper alleged Ben had called Stu to address the rumours he was seeing his estranged wife.

'Ben and his brother rang Stu to get to the bottom of what was going on. Apparently Stu denied any involvement with Tiffany,' an insider said.

Despite rumours of a romance between Stu and Tiffany, Stu has denied the romance allegations, telling Daily Mail Australia: 'I've never met Tiffany - its an outrageous claim"

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Together? The state of Sophie and Stu's romantic status is currently a mystery

An unnamed friend of Tiffany's also denied they were seeing each other, telling The Daily Telegraph: 'I called Tiffany when I heard about this and she is denying anything has happened.'

Meanwhile, a source further added. 'It's completely made up. We think it's someone who has decided to stir trouble is making up gossip.'

Stu is still widely tipped to The Bachelorette when the show airs its finale episode on Thursday.

The pub baron is still huge favourite on Sportsbet, with the site paying a tiny $1.25 for every $1 placed on him.

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Strong feelings! Stu and Sophie enjoyed a passionate hometown date in an episode aired last week

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Who will see choose? Sophie's journey to find The One has captivated the country and has been a ratings smash
 
cos she'd be such a great judge ...

A reality star recommendation! Alex Nation names Stu Laundy as the winner of Sophie Monk's heart on The Bachelorette
She clawed her way to Richie Strahan's heart on The Bachelor last year. (ohhh how they love her - "CLAWED HER WAY" ?!?!?)

So it's no surprise that Alex Nation was keen to weigh in on who she thought would take the top spot on The Bachelorette this year.

Speaking to a photographer on Thursday during a Bali getaway with girlfriend Maegan Luxa, Alex tipped Stu as the winner of Sophie Monk's heart, before adding: 'I like Apollo though!'

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Word from the wise! Alex Nation has revealed that she thought front-runner Stu Laundy would be the winner of Sophie Monk's heart on The Bachelorette, telling a photographer during her Bali getaway with girlfriend Maegan Luxa this Thursday

'I want Apollo to win!' she added thoughtfully, presumably unaware that the handsome magician had been eliminated the night earlier.

When alerted to the fact that Apollo was gone, Alex shrugged: 'Oh is he? I'm not keeping up!'

Alex is the latest in a slew of punters to predict Stu as the winner this season, with bookies listing him as a firm favourite.

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Not paying attention? 'I want Apollo to win!' she added thoughtfully, presumably unaware that the handsome magician had been eliminated the night earlier

Sportsbet currently has Stu in the lead on $1.22 buy-in, while Jarrod is on a whopping $4.00.

Meanwhile, Sportsbet now allows fans to place a bet on whether Apollo will become Australia's next Bachelor.

Indeed, the hunky magician has spoken of his desire to return as The Bachelor in 2018, telling The Daily Telegraph that he is open to the idea.

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Will he take the top spot? Alex is the latest in a slew of punters to predict Stu as the winner this season, with bookies listing him as a firm favourite

Speaking to the publication on Thursday, Apollo said: 'I would definitely be open to it. I don't know how I would go disappointing people, though.'

He also told News Corp he hopes to show audiences that there is much more to him than was aired on the Channel Ten dating show.

'It would work, people have seen me on the show - I guess they've seen a snapshot but there's so much more to me,' he told the publication.

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Bets are on! Meanwhile, Sportsbet now allows fans to place a bet on whether Apollo will become Australia's next Bachelor

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'I would definitely be open to it': Indeed, the hunky magician has spoken of his desire to return as The Bachelor in 2018, telling The Daily Telegraph that he is open to the idea gee the hurt and angst went away pretty quickly - he's ready to move on already
 
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