He had front-row seats to their blossoming romance on Bachelor In Paradise.
But in an interview with Daily Mail Australia on Monday, Grant Kemp had some less-than-flattering things to say about Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate’s relationship.
The American hunk claimed he believes Keira is fame-hungry and ‘desperate to stay in the spotlight’, adding: ‘Her motives for being with [Jarrod] were always suspect to me.’
EXCLUSIVE ‘Her motives for being with Jarrod were always suspect to me’: Bachelor In Paradise’s Grant Kemp claims Keira Maguire is fame-hungry and ‘desperate to stay in the spotlight’
‘Keira is one of those girls that is desperate to stay in the media. She’ll do anything to stay in the spotlight, and it’s obvious,’Grant, 30, told Daily Mail Australia.
‘I know girls like that. I’ve been on five reality TV shows.’
Despite Grant’s claims, Keira and Jarrod’s relationship appears to be going from strength to strength since filming Bachelor In Paradise last year.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Keira for comment.
‘She’ll do anything to stay in the spotlight’: Grant believes Keira Maguire (left) is only dating Jarrod Woodgate (right) to keep herself famous
‘Jarrod is actually a very, very nice guy’: In contrast, Grant (pictured on the Australian version of Bachelor in Paradise) only had kind words to say about the vineyard manager
Meanwhile, Grant had only praise for Jarrod, describing him ‘as very, very nice guy’.
He added: ‘Jarrod is a very kindhearted and thoughtful person, and he does want to find a true relationship with someone.’
Keira told Woman’s Day in April that Jarrod makes her feel like a Disney princess.
All for show? Veteran reality TV star Grant is unconvinced by Keira and Jarrod’s displays of affection
‘I grew up watching Disney movies and I was so inspired by love. I’d ask people, “How do you know he’s The One?” And they’d just tell me, “When you know, you know”,’ she said.
She added: ‘And that’s how I feel with Jarrod.’
The pair have already moved in together, with the Instagram model relocating to Melbourne to enjoy farm life with her beau.
Wedding bells? Meanwhile, Keira told Woman’s Day in April that Jarrod makes her feel like she’s in a Disney movie because she’s so in love with him