He’s the Melbourne vineyard manager, who will make his debut on The Bachelorette on Wednesday.
And as Jarrod Woodgate attempts to find love with Sophie Monk, the 31-year-old has recalled a heartbreaking failed engagement back in 2010.
Without revealing the name of his ex, the handsome suitor said he proposed to her in a very romantic setting, however their engagement was short-lived.
Painful memories: as Jarrod Woodgate attempts to find love with Sophie Monk, the 31-year-old has recalled a heartbreaking failed engagement back in 2010
‘When I proposed I was too nervous to ask, so I wrote my words in the sand and knelt alongside it,’ he said.
Jarrod’s romance with the mystery ex soon fizzled out and he is now hoping for a another shot at love with Sophie, 37.
With just a few days to go until The Bachelorette premiere, Jarrod is likely focused on his potential future with former Bardot star Sophie.
Failed engagement: ‘When I proposed I was too nervous to ask, so I wrote my words in the sand and knelt alongside it,’ he said
Who will win her heart? Jarrod is among 18 potential suitors vying for Sophie Monk’s heart
The actress recently revealed that thanks to the show not only has she finally found ‘the one’ — but also, it’s the first time she’s ever truly been in love.
Speaking to Who magazine last week, the media personality said: ‘I’ve always wanted a best friend that’s supportive and I feel like that’s what I’ve found.’
‘This is the one… This is a new feeling. I don’t think I have been in love before now,’ she admitted.
She found love! Speaking to Who magazine last week, Sophie said: ‘I’ve always wanted a best friend that’s supportive and I feel like that’s what I’ve found’
The blonde beauty has had a string of high-profile relationships in the past.
Notably, she was engaged to Good Charlotte singer Benji Madden before he moved on to Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz.
Sophie’s second engagement to wealthy businessman Jimmy Esebag was just as ill-fated, with the couple calling it quits in 2011.
‘The more bogan, the better!’ Sophie has revealed that she returned from living in LA in order to find herself an Australian man because she relates much more to them
Sophie told Who that she believes those relationships hadn’t worked out because she didn’t value herself enough.
‘You can’t love someone when you don’t really love yourself, and I think that was really a problem,’ she said.
She also revealed to the magazine that she returned from living in LA in order to find herself an Australian man.
Back to her roots: Sophie previously revealed that she returned to Australia from LA in order to find herself an Australian man
‘I just think I relate so much more to Australians. I just feel comfortable. It’s like, it’s my people, you know? The more bogan, the better!’
Sophie previously revealed that she begged producers to be on the show, while also shooting down claims that she was paid a whopping $300,000 for the gig.
Speaking to Woman’s Day, Sophie said: ‘I had to persuade the show to take me on.’
‘They weren’t sure because it’s not really on brand with The Bachelor to bring someone like me in, but I’m so glad they did.’
The Bachelorette starts on Wednesday 20 September at 7.30pm on Channel 10.
‘Bogan’ magnet? ‘I just think I relate so much more to Australians. I just feel comfortable. It’s like, it’s my people, you know? The more bogan, the better!’