He was mired in controversy this week, after it was claimed he was ‘secretly dating and texting’ Sophie Monk.
And booted Bachelorette hunk Blake Colman, 29, has admitted to exchanging messages with the 37-year-old even after filming wrapped.
Speaking to the Kyle and Jackie O show on Friday after his dramatic exit from The Bachelorette, Blake said he’s been in touch with the stunning blonde as recently as last week.
Secret booted Bachelorette hunk Blake Colman, 29, has admitted to exchanging messages with Sophie Monk even after filming wrapped
‘We’ve chatted here and there but just as good friends,’ he said.
‘I hit her up last week and I was like ‘hey sorry for being a d*ck.’
He continued: ‘She replied and said ‘hey you were actually really funny.”
Tension? Blake’s revelation comes after OK! magazine claimed Sophie’s winning beau was furious over Sophie’s ‘secret meetings’ with Blake. Pictured: Sophie and rumoured winner Stu Laundy
Blake’s revelation comes after OK! magazine claimed Sophie’s winning beau was furious over Sophie’s ‘secret meetings’ with Blake.
Millionaire Publican Stu Laundy, 44, is rumoured to have won Sophie’s heart.
‘There have been several texts from one guy in particular – all harmless, friendly banter,’ an insider revealed.
‘I hit her up last week’: Blake revealed he has been texting with Sophie as recently as last week
‘But [Sophie’s man] knows there were genuine feelings involved and it’s understandable he doesn’t think she could just switch those feelings off.
The publication quoted entrepreneur Blake as confessing to having ‘secret meet-ups’ with the former actress.
Furious? The Bachelorette winner is said to be frustrated over Sophie’s ‘secret dates’ with a former suitor. Pictured: Stu
Secret meetings? The publication claims Blake (L) confessed to having ‘secret meet-ups’ with Sophie, however Ten dismissed the report as ‘ridiculous.’ Meanwhile, Apollo Jackson (R) admitted he would like to stay in touch with Sophie should he be eliminated
‘We had plenty of kisses… and there were chats off-camera – I know we have a great connections,’ he was quoted as saying.
Network Ten denied the claims in a statement to Daily Mail Australia on Thursday.
‘Sophie is in Thailand so any suggestion of dates with anyone is ridiculous,’ a spokesperson said.
False: Channel Ten denied reports of tension between Sophie and her winning beau. ‘Sophie is in Thailand so any suggestion of dates with anyone is ridiculous,’ a spokesperson said
Apollo Jackson, 24, took a more respectful approach, telling the magazine that while he would like to stay in touch with the former Bardot singer should he be eliminated, he would need approval from her beau.
The report comes as Blake told Who on Thursday that despite the eight-year age gap between himself and Sophie, he believes they were made for each other.
‘I can match her as a person… we would have the best relationship,’ he said.
First kiss: Blake and Sophie enjoyed a passionate embrace during their date on Wednesday’s episode of The Bachelorette
‘I’ve put everything on the line (and) I don’t want to leave and not get a rose. If that happened, it would be f***ing stupid.
The entrepreneur also dismissed ‘villain’ criticisms, saying: ‘Everything doesn’t make the (on-air) cut… I may look a certain way, but I’m actually not even like that.’
It comes after the pair went on a bizarre date on Wednesday night’s episode, feeding goats on a farm.
One-on-one: During their barnyard-themed date, the entrepreneur impressed Sophie
At one point, Blake boldly declared: ‘I’m 100 per cent into Sophie.
‘And it’s just a matter of time before she’s falling in love with me.’
During the date, Blake impressed Sophie while handling the barnyard animals.
‘He’s at one with them,’ she joked, ‘Meanwhile, I’m over on the side making a milkshake!’
Sophie took their date to the next level by making cheese together, but the pair were put off by pulling the goat’s ‘massive nipple’.
Later in the evening, they shared a romantic candlelit conversation with a country music band serenading them, and eventually kissed.
Trying her best! Sophie joked Blake was ‘at one’ with the goats, but she wasn’t as successful
‘Tonight went better than expected. I’m super-confident that Sophie is the girl I wanna be with,’ said Blake.
‘I just know our connection is solid, and it just keeps getting better and better and better.’
Luckily for Blake, he received a rose and will be progressing to the home town dates.
Bond: Luckily for Blake, he received a rose and will be progressing to the home town dates