He has been making the most of his time in the spotlight since appearing on Love Island Australia, attending exclusive parties and red carpet events.
But with his 15 minutes of fame dwindling away, reality TV reject Charlie Taylor, 22, has returned to the daily grind of life as a tradesman.
The former rugby player was seen arriving at a job site in suburban Sydney on Monday, wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the name of a glass fence installation company.
Back to reality! Love Island Australia’s Charlie Taylor, 22, returned to the daily grind of life as a tradesman on Monday. Pictured: Charlie installing a pool fence in suburban Sydney
The part-time model completed his workplace ensemble with a pair of scruffy black worker’s boots, a blue trucker cap and a wrist watch.
Despite being 17,000km away from sunny Spain, Charlie appeared to be in good spirits as he unpacked several items from the back of his ute.
At one stage, he was seen carrying a large coil of electrical wire in one hand while effortlessly balancing a white bucket in the other.
Working hard! Despite being 17,000km away from sunny Spain, Charlie appeared to be in good spirits as he unpacked several items from the back of his ute
Balancing act: At one stage, he was seen carrying a large coil of electrical wire in one hand while effortlessly balancing a white bucket in the other
You’re not in Mallorca any more! Bundling up against the morning chill, Charlie wore a hoodie emblazoned with the name of a glass fence installation company
Perhaps keen to showcase his gym-honed strength, Charlie proceeded to lift a large metal toolbox and a crate of sponges without the assistance of his two colleagues.
Charlie hasn’t tried to conceal his modest lifestyle since departing Love Island.
Last month, he told The Daily Telegraph: ‘I’ve been working about three days a week installing pool fencing. I also do personal training and have continued with my modelling.’
Bronzed: Charlie revealed his muscular legs as he strode across the street
Trendy tradie! Charlie was also seen toting a trendy black handbag out of the car
Down to earth: Charlie hasn’t tried to conceal his modest lifestyle since departing Love Island
He also confessed to Daily Mail Australia that he ‘wouldn’t mind’ doing ‘a bit of acting’ in order to stay in the spotlight.
Charlie was the first contestant to be booted off Love Island Australia, which was filmed at a luxury villa in Mallorca, Spain.
After his exit, Charlie made a rather bold claim regarding the women on the show, declaring that they only wanted to date ‘d**kheads’.
Multi-skilled: Last month, he told The Daily Telegraph: ‘I’ve been working about three days a week installing pool fencing. I also do personal training and have continued with my modelling’
Next stop, Hollywood! Charlie also confessed to Daily Mail Australia that he ‘wouldn’t mind’ doing ‘a bit of acting’ in order to stay in the spotlight
‘They only want to date d**kheads’: Speaking to Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa days after his Love Island elimination, Charlie admitted that he was disappointed with the female contestants
Speaking to Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa days after his elimination, Charlie admitted that he was disappointed with the female contestants.
He explained: ‘That was the major reason why I wasn’t sort of attracted [to] or had any connection with any of the girls.
‘Because their personalities [meant they] weren’t the type of girl I’d go for.’
New love? Meanwhile, Charlie has been the subject of romance rumours with former Bachelor star Elora Murger after they were caught flirting on Instagram
New couple alert? ‘[Elora and Charlie] have already spent a few nights together and they’re texting all the time,’ a source told NW magazine
Meanwhile, Charlie has been the subject of romance rumours with former Bachelor star Elora Murger after they were caught flirting on Instagram.
‘They’ve already spent a few nights together and they’re texting all the time,’ a source told NW magazine.
‘Elora and Charlie are keeping things quiet for now while they get to know each other, but it’s going well.’
Career change: Before appearing on reality TV, Charlie was a promising rugby player
Tradies get the ladies! Despite his unglamorous profession, Charlie is quite the ladies’ man