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The Bachelorette Australia 2017: Meet the 18 contestants

Meet the 18 handsome lads set to sweep The Bachelorette Sophie Monk off her feet.
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It’s raining men!

Meet the 18 single men hoping to win Sophie Monk’s heart on this season of The Bachelorette Australia.

This year’s batch of bachelor’s come from a very diverse range of backgrounds.

We have a fashion designer, a vineyard owner and even a magician!

TV WEEK can confirm that Sophie has indeed found ‘the one’.

“Now, when I look back, I feel like I haven’t really been in love before, until now,” Sophie tells TV WEEK.

“I feel like I’ve finally met my best friend,” she gushes.

The Bachelorette Australia premieres Wednesday, September 20.

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Blake, 29, Entrepreneur, WA:

“Sophie is a babe. She’s a weapon in business, and we would have the best relationship.”

Pete, 32, Fashion designer, NSW:

“I’ve had three girlfriends, and I’ve been in love each time. I’m genuinely interested to see if I can form feelings for Sophie, and if she can form genuine feelings for me.”

Jamie, 38, Engineer, WA:

“Attention just comes to me. I don’t go looking for much. I get a lot of attention from the females.”

Apollo, 24, Magician, QLD:

“I was stoked when I found out Sophie was the Bachelorette. She seems like this fun, outgoing, down-to-earth, beautiful woman.”

Chad, 37, Contract services manager, VIC:

“I’m hoping to find a connection and fall in love. I can’t wait to marry the girl I fall in love with.”

Jarrod, 31, Vineyard manager, VIC:

“I broke off my engagement, which was heartbreaking. I was so happy, but so miserable at the same time.”

Jefferson, 30, Events Manager, NSW:

“My ex-wife broke my heart. We were married for five years, and it ended two years ago.”

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Sophie Monk Opens Up About Love

Harry, 24, Restaurant manager, SA:

“Sophie is a legend. I’m a bit younger than her, but if it doesn’t bother her, then it doesn’t bother me.”

Brett, 27, Personal trainer, WA:

“I had a girlfriend for four to five years. She was the best thing to happen to me thus far.”

Jourdan, 25, Bar manager, QLD:

“The worst date I’ve ever been on was with a girl who got so drunk, she went to a nearby tree and urinated.”

Mackane, 35, Small business owner, WA:

“My last relationship lasted 10 months. We met a few weeks after I’d come out of a six-year relationship. I was instantly besotted.”

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First look at Sophie Monk as The Bachelorette

James, 31, Financial advisor, NSW:

“I’ve been cheated on, had my heart broken – all of it. I was seeing a lovely girl earlier this year for a few months. She is a great girl – we just weren’t meant to be.”

Bingham, 25, Polo player, QLD:

“I’m in love with the fact I get to spend time with Sophie. The more I ponder what life would be like with her, the more exciting things become.”

Ryan, 26, Construction foreman, NSW:

“I have high standards. Seeing my parents’ relationship is something I aspire to have one day.”

Eden, 33, Scaffolder, WA:

“I was engaged once. I’m looking for a strong woman with a positive outlook who makes a man feel like a man.”

Luke, 33,Business culture consultant, NSW:

“I was in a relationship for 10 years. Once it ended, it was really difficult to deal with.”

Sam, 31, Voiceover artist, NSW:

“Yeah, I would propose on the show. You can never rule anything out.”

Hayden, 29, Marketing manager, VIC:

“The last time I had my heart broken, I didn’t eat well for a few weeks. I had trouble sleeping

for months. I’m an emotional guy. Pain like that really takes its toll on me.”

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