NRL star Braith Anasta sets the record straight on rumours he will be the next Bachelor

NRL star Braith Anasta has finally addressed the swirling rumours he’s set to star on the new season of The Bachelor.

The 41-year-old has confirmed he indeed turned down the opportunity to become the next leading man of the popular reality show.

‘I’m busy enough already,’ he told The Sunday Telegraph.

Braith went on to explain his days are filled to the brim with professional and personal responsibilities. 

‘I love my role at Fox Sports and looking after my beautiful kids. It’s pretty hectic thrown in with managing footy players and golfers,’ he continued. 

The 41-year-old has confirmed he indeed turned down the opportunity to become the next leading man of the popular reality show. ‘I’m busy enough already,’ he told The Sunday Telegraph. Pictured: Bachelor host Osher Günsberg

Anasta was reportedly offered an impressive $500,000 for a season on the reality TV show. 

In addition to his current roles, Anasta is also deeply passionate about his ‘StrongDAD’ initiative.

Aimed at promoting men’s mental health, the project is something he wishes to focus more on.

It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed that Channel 10 has hatched a daring plan to inject some much-needed excitement and ratings magic into the show. 

Warner Bros., the production company behind Ten’s dating series, has managed to snatch a groom originally cast by Channel Nine to star on its 2024 season of MAFS.

Braith went on to explain his days are filled to the brim with professional and personal responsibilities. ‘I love my role at Fox Sports and looking after my beautiful kids. It’s pretty hectic thrown in with managing footy players and golfers,’ he continued 

It seems Channel 10 have a daring plan to inject some much-needed excitement and ratings magic into the franchise by stealing a groom set to appear on future season of the rival show

Daily Mail Australia can reveal Warner Bros, the production company behind Ten’s dating show has managed to snatch a groom originally cast by Channel Nine to star on it’s upcoming eleventh season. Pictured: Felix Von Hofe (pictured)

Sources reveal that the groom in question was fast-tracked during the length application process by Endemol Shine Australia to play the villain. Pictured: MAFS expert Mel Schilling

Sources reveal that the groom in question was fast-tracked during the lengthy application process by Endemol Shine Australia to play the villain.

However, it’s understood Ten swooped in and snatched him up, ensuring that he will now take centre stage as the antagonist on the upcoming season of The Bachelor.

This bold maneuver sets the stage for a heated rivalry between the two shows as they will both be filming around the same time.

This is the first time the shows will go head-to-head and the rivalry behind the scenes has already been described as savage. 

The upcoming season of The Bachelors will follow last year’s three lead formula again and the theme will be something like ‘The Good, The Bad and the Ugly’, says the source.

Both series are slated to start late January 2024 after the Australian Open. 

Channel 10 has secured Melbourne as the backdrop for their series and has put together a cast that promises to captivate even the most devout MAFS fans.

However, it’s understood Ten swooped in and snatched him up, ensuring that he will now take centre stage as the antagonist on the upcoming season of The Bachelor

The upcoming season of The Bachelors will follow last year’s three lead formula again and the theme will be something like ‘The Good, The Bad and the Ugly’, says the source. Pictured: Felix alongside co-stars Jed McIntosh and Thomas Malucelli