His relationship with Ali might be going from strength to strength on The Bachelorette Australia. But that’s not to say handsome Victorian plumber Robert is jumping in feet first.
“Yes, it’s a bit of fun, but I’m also here to make sure I find the right partner,” the 29-year-old tells TV WEEK.
“I’m not going to fall for someone just because they’ve been put in front of me. I want to make sure Ali is the right person for me.”
Ali and Robert appear to have great chemistry.
Robert dated Married At First Sight star Carly for three years. He says his former lover was bolder with her emotions than Bachelorette Ali, 32, is.
“Carly is a fantastic communicator − and when it comes to personality, probably a lot more upfront,” he says.
Robert is still in touch with Carly, 32, and her family. He says he hopes that remaining friends with his ex won’t be an issue for Ali should he be the one to receive her final rose.
“If we include Ali [in his friendship with Carly], it shouldn’t be a problem,” he says. “They’d get to meet and hang out. If it’s an issue, we’ll address it when it comes to it.”
When it comes to his growing relationship with Ali, Robert says he’s starting to develop “serious feelings” for the bubbly blonde.
“I’m just being me and trying to represent myself in the best way I can. I’m not trying to be anyone I’m not,” he says of his place on the show.
“If Ali likes it, she likes it. If she doesn’t, she doesn’t. I’m sure there will be other women out there that will.”
Robert Colangelo.
The Bachelorette Australia airs Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30pm, on Network Ten.
