The Bachelor’s Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne have been pictured disappearing for a secret weekend away just a few weeks ahead of the finale airing on television.
Daily Mail Australia can confirm Laura was picked up by a Bachelor production vehicle on Friday morning, the car driving through several red lights to avoid being followed as she made her way to a secret destination.
Photos show Matty J was also absent from his Bondi home this weekend, with him and Laura both spotted returning to their respective residences just hours apart on Sunday night – in what appeared to be another desperate bid to avoid being photographed together.
SPOILER ALERT: The pictures that prove she IS the winner? The Bachelor’s Matty J and contestant Laura Byrne pictured disappearing for a secret WEEKEND AWAY ahead of the finale airing on screen
On Friday morning, Laura left her Rushcutters Bay residence on Friday, overnight bags in tow.
The brunette beauty bizarrely used the Uber app in her smartphone to catch a car five minutes up the road to Edgecliff, a Sydney suburb located next to Rushcutters Bay.
Arriving in Edgecliff, Laura was seen crossing the road and getting into a car, which Daily Mail Australia can confirm is a Bachelor production crew vehicle.
Had a good time? Laura arrived back at her Rushcutters Bay home on Sunday night after a weekend away
Hands full: Laura had several bags and an overnight tote as she made her way inside
At her sisters? Laura told Daily Mail Australia she had been staying at her sister’s home, however, her sister only lives minutes away in Paddington
Hours apart: Laura and Matty both arrived home after several days away on Sunday night
The driver took Laura to Richmond, in the Hawkesbury area at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
The car drove erratically, making a U-turn on a main road and running through several red lights.
It’s possible the pair were heading to the One and Only Wolgan Valley Resort, which is famous for its ultra private surrounds.
The five star hotel is a favourite of celebrities such as Sylvia Jeffreys and Peter Stefanovic, with accommodation costing up to $7500 per night.
Meanwhile, Daily Mail Australia can confirm Matty’s Bondi home was dead quiet all weekend.
Bags: After dropping Matty off his driver (pictured) circled the block for 15 minutes before parking and bringing Matty’s bags inside
Where is Matty’s snow gear? Despite claiming he was at the snow, the driver does not carry any skis or other gear
Heading inside: The driver brings Matty’s luggage inside after the Bachelor hunk made a swift exit 15 minutes earlier
His car did not move and the lights inside remained off, affirming he was away that weekend as well.
At 8.45pm on Sunday Matty returned to his Bondi residence with a driver, making a quick exit from the car and heading inside.
The car that dropped him off was seen circling the block for 15 minutes, before the driver returned, parked, and brought a backpack and smaller bag into Matty’s home.
Where are you going? On Friday morning Laura left her Rushcutters Bay home and hailed an Uber
Short journey: Bizarrely, Laura took the Uber only minutes up the road to Edgecliff
Big bag: Laura had slung an overnight bag over one shoulder as she waited for her Uber
At 10pm on Sunday, Laura returned to her Sydney home after a weekend away, carrying her overnight bag and wearing the same outfit she left in on Friday.
As she made her way inside the jewellery designer told Daily Mail Australia she had been staying with at her sister Alisha de Graaf’s home that weekend.
However, Alisha’s Facebook bio states that she only lives minutes away in Paddington, located in the inner suburbs of Sydney.
Walkabout: On Thursday Laura was spotter taking her three-legged dog Buster for a walk
Activewear: Laura wore a pair of grey leggings and a black Camilla and Marc singlet
Fitness fanatic: Laura is frequently spotted taking her cute pooch for a stroll around Rushcutters Bay
On Sunday Matty posted a photo of himself at the snow at Thredbo resort, which is located south of Sydney.
But the Bachelor hunk is wearing the same ski gear he wore in earlier photos posted to Instagram in July.
He also did not have any ski gear with him when Daily Mail Australia spotted him arriving back at his Bondi home on Sunday night.
Fan favourite: For months Laura has been tipped as the winner of The Bachelor
High chance: Laura has been given the highest odds to win of all the contestants by betting agencies
Plenty of screen time: She also scored the first kiss of the series and has already enjoyed two single dates with the hunk
Laura and Matty have plenty in common, both aged 30, living in Sydney and keen to have kids soon.
On The Bachelor Laura is a clear favourite of Matty’s, the Sydney-based jewellery designer the first to be pulled aside for a chat during the series premiere’s cocktail party.
She also scored the first kiss of the series and has already enjoyed two single dates with the hunk, unlike other contestants who have struggled to get one-on-one time with Matty.
Night out: On Thursday evening Laura was spotted enjoying a meal out with friends at the Winery, located in Surry Hills
Going away drinks? The brunette beauty could been seen hugging her friends goodbye
Rugged up: Laura was dressed snugly for the night out in a thick scarf and knitted jumper
Preparing to leave: Laura left the Winery on Thursday night at 10pm
Laura bears a striking physical resemblance to Georgia Love, who left Matty heartbroken after choosing Lee Elliot over him on The Bachelorette last year.
Since before the show even aired Laura has been a long held favourite to win the series.
Her odds to win from betting agencies are significantly higher than other contestants.
Sparks fly: Chemistry was palpable between Matty and Laura during their first meeting, with the brunette stunner the first women Matty chose to speak to at the cocktail party
Trying to fool fans: On Sunday night Matty shared a photo of himself at Thredbo resort
Same clothes: But Matty was wearing the same snow gear as photos of him posted in July
Sportsbet is currently listing Laura at $1.40 to win, while Tara Pavlovic is in second position with much lower odds of $4.
Eagle-eyed fans have also speculated for months there are several hints Laura is Matty’s final choice.
In June, Laura changed her Instagram bio to say she was the ‘Queen of reverse parking’.
Fans theorised it was a nod to an earlier comment made by Matty in a Popsugar interview that his ideal woman would be good at parking.
Earlier rendezvous? In July both Matty and Laura posted photos of themselves at the snow, fuelling speculation they were there together
Now removed: In June, Laura changed her Instagram bio to say she was the ‘Queen of reverse parking’
Hint: Fans theorised it was a nod to an earlier comment made by Matty in a Popsugar interview that his ideal woman would be good at parking
After the theory began swirling on Bachelor forums, Laura removed all references to parking from her social media account.
In July, Laura and Matty both posted photos of themselves at the snow on the same day.
While Matty tagged himself at Thredbo Resort, south of Sydney, and Laura said she was in Queenstown, New Zealand, fans theorised one of them could be lying about their location.
His girl? On The Bachelor Laura has scored the most alone time out of all the contestants
In August, Matty shared a photo of himself and mother Ellie with the oddly-framed photo appearing to crop someone out of the frame.
Followers quickly began commenting that the Bachelor hunk had his other arm around series winner Laura.
Meanwhile other contestants have appeared to point to the designer being the winner, with evicted Jennifer Hawke commenting on an Instagram photo of Laura and Matty last month.
‘Is it bad that I actually think you guys are the cutest?’ Villain Jennifer wrote.
Was Laura there? Matty shared a photo of himself and mother Ellie with the oddly-framed photo appearing to crop someone out of the frame