These are the photos that prove beyond doubt that rumoured Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis doesn’t win Locky Gilbert’s heart on the show.
The marketing consultant, 25, was pictured getting very flirty with ex-Bachelorette contestant Nathan Favro at the beach in Point Piper, Sydney, on Monday.
She seemed to be enjoying the single life as she swooned over the 25-year-old artist, before they headed into the ocean for a swim.
She’s not waiting for Locky! Rumoured Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis (right) was seen getting flirty with ex-Bachelorette contestant Nathan Favro (left) in Point Piper, Sydney, on Monday
Spoiler alert: The photos prove beyond doubt that Bella, 25, doesn’t win Locky Gilbert’s heart
At one stage, Bella playfully pushed Nathan away with a cheeky smile on her face as they splashed around in the shallow water.
She then pointed out something in the distance, and later appeared to invite her male companion to check out the tan lines on her backside.
The pair were joined by fellow Bachelor contestant Bec Cvilikas, who is rumoured to place third in Locky’s season after arriving late as an intruder.
Having fun? At one stage, a smiling Bella prepared herself to playfully push Nathan away
Tactile display: She gave Nathan a friendly shove as they splashed about in the water
Bella and Bec are now renting an apartment together in Bondi – a living arrangement that all but confirms neither of them wins the show.
While neither Bella nor Nathan has commented on their rumoured relationship, he did defend her recently after she was targeted by trolls.
Speaking to gossip website The Wash on Wednesday, Nathan said that his friend’s portrayal on The Bachelor as a needy and territorial ‘villain’ was unfair.
Cosy: The marketing consultant seemed to be enjoying the single life as she swooned over Nathan, a 25-year-old artist, before they headed into the ocean for a swim
‘Bella is under contract so she can’t say anything publicly. But I have been her mate for years and I know that what you are seeing on TV is not what would have happened,’ he said.
‘I have had a bad edit myself [on The Bachelorette] and I feel awful for her. Bella is such a sweetheart… She has been stitched up.
‘She is upset by the sudden turn. I was there for her when this all happened [after filming] and now as it’s playing out on TV.
‘Just remember she is a real person with real feelings and be kind.’
Enjoying the view? Bella appeared to invite Nathan to check out the tan lines on her backside
Looking to the future? While in the water, Bella pointed out something in the distance
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 and Nathan Favro for comment.
Fans of The Bachelor franchise will remember party boy Nathan from Ali Oetjen’s season of The Bachelorette in 2018.
He was infamously kicked off the show after Ali, 34, accused him of spreading rumours in the mansion about her sexual history.
He later denied starting gossip, telling Now To Love: ‘We were all sitting around the pool and the topic of the rumours was brought up.
‘A few of the boys had said what they had heard and I basically just said what I had heard.’
Three’s a crowd! The pair were joined by fellow Bachelor contestant Bec Cvilikas (left), who is rumoured to place third in Locky’s season after arriving late as an intruder
Too close for comfort: Bella and Bec are now renting an apartment together in Bondi – a living arrangement that all but confirms neither of them wins the show
Their lips are sealed: Nathan and Bella are yet to comment on their rumoured relationship
Bella is one of the front-runners on The Bachelor this year, with online betting agency Sportsbet tipping her for second place, behind Irena Srbinovska.
She had been an early favourite to win the season, according to bookies, but quickly fell behind nurse Irena, 31, as the season progressed.
In recent episodes, the former friends have clashed in the mansion as the competition for Locky’s heart heats up.
Her knight in shining armour? Speaking to gossip website The Wash on Wednesday, Nathan said that his friend’s portrayal on The Bachelor as a needy and territorial ‘villain’ was unfair
Runner-up? Bella is one of the front-runners on The Bachelor this year, with online betting agency Sportsbet tipping her for second place
Bella has accused Irena of being ‘manipulative’, but she has risked alienating Locky by sharing her concerns about her rival with him.
Irena is widely rumoured to win the show, and a Channel 10 spokesperson said this week that Locky is still dating his winning contestant.
The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 10