He’s the Bachelorette star who got dumped by Sophie Monk on national television.
But on Friday night, Luke McLeod revealed he’s reconnected with the newly single star after her split from Stu Laundy last month.
The 33-year-old-hunk told Daily Mail Australia ‘there was a text message’ between himself and the former Bardot singer.
‘So, there was a text message’: The Bachelorette’s Luke McLeod reveals he’s reconnected with Sophie Monk after Stu Laundy split
‘We’re friends now, so there was a text message, ”hope you’re OK’ and she was like, ”Thanks, a lot,”’ Luke said.
He added, ‘We’re just good friends.’
Luke claims he really wanted Sophie, 38 and Stu, 44, to ‘work-out,’ as he believed she was ‘genuine’ in her pursuit of love.
‘We’ll just have to wait and see’: As the hype continues to build around one of the most anticipated TV series of 2018 – The Bachelor In Paradise, Luke confirmed he was ‘possibly’ approached about starring on the show.
‘I think Sophie was genuine, and really wanted to find some-one. I think at the time, she thought Stu was that guy. You know and I hoped for them that it worked out, but unfortunately it didn’t,’ Luke said.
He continued, ‘And I hope they’re both OK. And I wish them all the best.’
Last month, Sophie took to Instagram to confirm her relationship with Stu ‘didn’t work out’.
‘Didn’t work out’: Last month, Sophie took to Instagram to confirm her relationship with Stu ‘didn’t work out’.
Happier times: Sophie Monk’s first red carpet with ex-flame Stu Laundy
At Friday night’s Season 3 UnReal on Stan premiere in Sydney, Luke turned his attention to another Bachelorette alumni, Jarrod Woodgate.
The Bachelorette hunk gushed about Jarrod, in light of his public PDA with Kiera McGuire at a secluded Iluka Beach in Northern NSW last month.
Luke gushed about Jarrod, saying ‘I’ve always had a soft-spot for Jarrod. His intentions have always been right’.
Bachelor In Paradise cast member? As the hype continues to build around one of the most anticipated TV series of 2018 – The Bachelor In Paradise, Luke confirmed he was ‘possibly’ approached about starring on the show
‘So, I was all for him having another, second-shot at love and hopefully it has worked out for him. Yeah, I’ve got a lot of time for him,’ the Bachelorette fan-favourite said.
However Luke acknowledged, ‘[Jarrod] came across as being a little bit too full-on our season. You know, that was a bit hard on him, because, you know, he really liked Sophie, a lot.’
As the hype continues to build around one of the most anticipated TV series of 2018 – The Bachelor In Paradise, Luke confirmed he was ‘possibly’ approached about starring on the show.
‘I think you just have to weigh-it up at the time. I’m not saying no…I didn’t…or…yeah, we’ll just have to wait and see,’ Luke said.
The highly anticipated, The Bachelor In Paradise is set to hit screens this year, featuring a handful of Australia’s most-loved and most-loathed past contenders from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
And while it was previously revealed Bachelor In Paradise will feature a proposal –another massive bombshell has been dropped by radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.
On Thursday, KIIS FM’s Kyle and Jackie O spilled that rumours are swirling that at least one contestant is involved in a shock pregnancy.
Live on air, Kyle was quick to inquire: ‘Does somebody get pregnant on the show or did they get pregnant after filming?’
‘Either someone is pregnant now after leaving Paradise and after filming the show in Fiji or it comes out that someone gets pregnant on the actual show – we don’t know!’ Jackie clarified.
On Wednesday, the hotly awaited season premiere released the first trailer, giving teaser insights to the tears, troubles and drama set to hit screens soon.
The two minute-long clip, which aired during The Project, shows a crying Keira Maguire begging to be loved, as the other contestants clash over a love triangle and ‘love square’.
‘Will you marry me?’ Anew preview for Bachelor In Paradise released on Wednesday has revealed the show will feature tantrums, tears, and a proposal. Pictured: Keira Maguire
Featured in the preview are past contestants Apollo Jackson, Lisa Hyde, Jarrod Woodgate, Laurina Fleure, and Florence Alexandra Sophia.
An emotional Keira is shown breaking down in front of the cameras, showing a decidedly softer side than she did as ‘villain’ in the 2016 season of The Bachelor.
‘I am kind of thinking, ‘What’s wrong with me?’ I just want someone to love me for me,’ she weeps.
‘I am kind of thinking what’s wrong with me I just want someone to love me for me’: The preview shows a sobbing Keira breaking down in front of the cameras
Sparks flying! Meanwhile, a female contestant – possibly Tara Pavlovic or Florence Alexandra – is seen getting hot and heavy with The Bachelorette star Jake Ellis under a waterfall
Meanwhile, a female contestant – possibly Tara Pavlovic or Florence Alexandra – is seen getting hot and heavy with The Bachelorette star Jake Ellis under a waterfall.
Magician Apollo also makes an appearance, as he is shown shirtless and twirling fire – much to the excitement of the female contestants.
The Paradise cast are seen enjoying a series of romantic dates including snorkelling, swimming in waterfalls and horseback riding along the beach.
‘There was definitely a spark!’ Jarrod Woodgate says in a piece to camera, possibly in reference to his now-girlfriend Keira.
The reality TV lovebirds confirmed their romance last month when they were photographed making out at a beach.
But it isn’t all romance, as the trailer offers glimpses of Laurina, Tara and Keira breaking down in tears as contestants are accused of ‘cheating’.
Feeling upset: Laurina is shown breaking down in tears
‘This love triangle has become a love square’: Fan favourite Tara explains the Paradise drama in the trailer
‘I feel really bad’: A tearful Tara appears to be struggling with her emotions
‘This love triangle has become a love square,’ Tara explains, before adding: ‘I feel really bad.’
But despite the heartbreak, the trailer ends by promising there will be a proposal, with a mystery man asking: ‘Will you marry me?’
Bachelor In Paradise will air on Network Ten later in 2018
Hording hands: Michael Turnbull enjoys a romantic horseback ride with a mystery blonde