He’s rumoured to win Sophie Monk’s heart on The Bachelorette.
And on Wednesday, Stu Laundy was seen making arriving at the Gold Coast, where Sophie lives.
The 44-year-old appeared in high spirits, smiling as he made his way through the airport.
Going to visit your girlfriend? The Bachelorette ‘winner’ Stu Laundy arrives in Sophie Monk’s hometown Gold Coast
The pub tycoon cut a casual figure as he sipped from a take away coffee cup while wheeling his luggage from the airport.
He was spotted at the airport with a group of male acquaintances, who also appeared to be in town for the a lengthy holiday with several large suitcases in tow.
After collecting their luggage Stu and his entourage were then seen arriving at the five star beachside hotel Palazzo Versace.
Relaxed figure: The 44-year-old was seen on Wednesday arriving in town with his spirits high and a smile on his face
Happy to be in town: The pub tycoon cut a contented figure as he sipped from a take away coffee cup while wheeling his luggage from the airport
Staying for long? He was spotted with a group of male acquaintances, who appeared to be in town for the long haul with several large suitcases
While it’s believed Sophie is still in her self-imposed ‘lockdown’ in Thailand, she has previously gone to great lengths to throw the paparazzi off her trail.
Last month, Sophie claimed she was flying to Mexico to avoid revealing The Bachelorette winner, before the 37-year-old then appeared in Thailand.
It is not known when Sophie is scheduled to return to Australian, however, it is likely to be in the coming days as the series nears its end.
Meanwhile, Stu has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to win the competition, according to bookmaker Sportsbet.
The millionaire’s odds were set at $1.33 on Friday night, almost five-times shorter than second favourite James.
Casual ensemble: He was seen wearing a navy sweater on top of a blue polo shirt, as well as light blue shorts
‘I’d move anywhere for the right girl’: On Wednesday night’s episode of The Bachelorette, Stu confessed to Sophie he would be prepared to move to the Gold Coast for her despite having four children
Living in luxury: Stu and his friends were then seen arriving at the exquisite beachside hotel
Fellow contestants have also been quick to highlight Stu’s potential to take out Sophie’s heart.
After his eviction, former frontrunner Luke McLeod told multiple media outlets he believed Stu was the winner.
Meanwhile on Wednesday’s episode, Sophie’s decision to give him a solo date so soon after entering the mansion left some of the boys fuming, with a red-faced Jarrod labelling Stu a ‘threat’.
‘He’s got a lot of money, he’s in the pub business, and he’s just…he’s a gentleman,’ an exasperated Jarrod said as Stu was given the single date card.
During the date, Stu confessed to Sophie he would even be prepared to move to the Gold Coast for her despite having four children, saying: ‘I’d move anywhere for the right girl.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Network 10 for comment.
Short odds: Stu has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to win the competition, according to bookmaker Sportsbet
Major threat: Sophie’s decision to give him a solo date so soon after entering the mansion left some of the boys fuming, with a red-faced Jarrod labelling Stu a ‘threat’