He’s the Bachelorette star whose appearance on the show has led to fans labelling him a ‘stage five clinger’.
And now a former partner of Jarrod Woodgate has revealed what it is really like to date the vineyard manager.
His ex-girlfriend – referred to only as 32-year-old Amy – said Jarrod’s on-screen portrayal has been true to his personality.
The real deal! Jarrod Woodgate’s ex-girlfriend says his on-screen portrayal has been true to his character despite being branded a ‘stage five clinger’ by fans
She also said she believes he is appearing on the show with the genuine intention of finding love.
‘He has seen something he wants and is going for it,’ Amy told New Idea.
‘He couldn’t give a damn about fame and fortune. Everyone wants to fall in love and be happy with that special someone, and he deserves it.’
The hairdresser began dating Jarrod in 2010 after meeting through his sister in their Victorian hometown, the publication reported.
The right reasons: Amy also said she believes he is appearing on the show with the genuine intention of finding love
‘He has seen something he wants and is going for it’: Amy said Jarrod deserves his shot at happiness with Sophie
‘He’s a man, not a boy’: She revealed dating the 31-year-old was a fun and romantic experience, and she was always felt looked after.
She revealed dating the 31-year-old was a fun and romantic experience, and she was always felt looked after.
‘He’s a man, not a boy. He has his life set up and he’s a catch,’ Amy said.
Amy’s insight comes after Jarrod revealed that when it comes to matters of the heart, he tends to fall too hard too soon.
Speaking to TV Week last week, the vineyard manager admitted that his last relationship ended because he was getting ‘too clingy’.
Clingy: Amy’s insight comes after Jarrod revealed that when it comes to matters of the heart, he tends to fall too hard too soon
Smitten: The Bachelorette’s Jarrod revealed he was smitten with Sophie during an exchange with rival Sam Cochrane last week, leading some to joke on social media
Jarrod added that while he was ready to make a commitment, his former flame was more career focused.
‘She wasn’t ready to settle down as she was very work-driven,’ he said.
As Jarrod confronted fellow competitor Sam Cochrane last week, a number of viewers took to Twitter to joke about the smitten star being Sophie’s ‘stage five clinger’ and generally ‘creepy.’
One joked that Jarrod’s infatuation with Sophie made him ‘the type of guy that would slowly steal locks of your hair in your sleep and weave a life-sized human doll’.
Social media: An enamoured Jarrod was the subject of a number of light hearted jokes on Twitter
Not mincing his words: Bachelorette hopeful Jarrod (left) took fellow competitor Sam Cochrane aside for a few tense words during the explosive episode of the Bachelorette