Bachelorette Sophie Monk smitten by Luke McLeod

She debuted as The Bachelorette on Wednesday night.

And during the premiere episode, Sophie Monk already looked smitten with one particular contestant.

‘He’s very handsome. Like, a bit George Clooney-ish,’ the 37-year-old later shared to camera of Sydney hunk Luke McLeod. 

 

'He's very handsome. A bit George Clooney-ish': The Bachelorette's Sophie Monk, 37, looked smitten by series favourite Luke McLeod, 33, on Wednesday's premiere episode 

‘He’s very handsome. A bit George Clooney-ish’: The Bachelorette’s Sophie Monk, 37, looked smitten by series favourite Luke McLeod, 33, on Wednesday’s premiere episode 

Shortly after being introduced to Luke, Sophie said to camera: ‘Luke is very handsome. Like, a bit George Clooney-ish, I think.

‘But he was so incredibly nervous,’ the former Bardot singer added of the 33-year-old. 

Sophie found Luke, a business culture consultant, sported physical characteristics similar to A-list actor George Clooney, 56.

Movie star looks? Shortly after being introduced to Luke, Sophie said to camera: 'Luke is very handsome. Like, a bit George Clooney-ish, I think'

Movie star looks? Shortly after being introduced to Luke, Sophie said to camera: ‘Luke is very handsome. Like, a bit George Clooney-ish, I think’

Famous face: Sophie found Luke, a business culture consultant, to sport physical characteristics similar to A-list actor George Clooney, 56 

Famous face: Sophie found Luke, a business culture consultant, to sport physical characteristics similar to A-list actor George Clooney, 56 

Sportsbet odds have already placed Luke McLeod in top spot at $2.50… but an expected intruder could shake up the competition.

It was revealed that Luke may have had an advantage leading into the show, as he was friends with a previous series winner.

The Daily Telegraph reported he was pals with Laura Byrne, the jewellery designer commenting on several of his past Facebook posts. 

Favourite: Sportsbet odds have already placed Luke  in top spot at $2.50

Favourite: Sportsbet odds have already placed Luke in top spot at $2.50

Meanwhile Jarrod Woodgate and financial adviser James are close behind on $5.50 and $7 respectively.

Sophie has a large range of men vying for affection, with the 18 suitors spanning a 14-year age gap (24 to 38) and a variety of careers.

The Bachelorette with Sophie Monk airs tomorrow night from 7.30pm 

Physical appeal: The business culture consultant regularly shares snaps of his ripped physique to Instagram

Physical appeal: The business culture consultant regularly shares snaps of his ripped physique to Instagram

Prime viewing: The Bachelorette with Sophie Monk airs tomorrow night from 7.30pm

Prime viewing: The Bachelorette with Sophie Monk airs tomorrow night from 7.30pm

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