He’s the vineyard manager singleton who no one expected would make it to the Bachelorette grand finale.
But a new theory reveals why Sophie Monk’s ‘stage five clinger’ Jarrod Woodgate may indeed be the last man standing in the end.
While the notion of dating a zealous admirer may seem like an uncomfortable prospect for some, it wouldn’t be the first time a reality TV star began a relationship with their stage five clinger.
Will Jarrod cling his way to Sophie’s heart? A new theory reveals why Sophie Monk’s ‘stage five clinger’ Jarrod Woodgate may indeed be the last man standing in the end
Just one year ago, Australia was shocked after former Bachelor star Richie Strahan dumped Nikki Gogan for Alex Nation- who was unpopular with audiences due to her obsessive desire to win the competition.
Like Jarrod, Alex received a barrage of online criticism for her on-screen meltdowns, with former Bachelorette star Sasha Mielczarek Tweeting: ‘Is there anything higher than Stage 5 when it comes to clinging? If so can someone please advise so I may describe Alex!’
Richie defended the single mother’s behavour prior to the season finale, blaming her negative portrayal on editing.
It’s happened before! If Jarrod comes out on top, he wouldn’t be the first stage five clinger to win the heart of a dating show protagonist
They even share the same smooch technique! There are marked similarities between Richie and Alex’s relationship and that of Sophie and Jarrod
‘I think Alex handled herself really well. It’s one of those things where a show like this shows emotion, so if someone shows a little emotion or passion, it’s going to be aired because it’s TV,’ he told News Corp at the time.
Following the finale, Richie once again defended Alex from her detractors, telling News Corp that he felt frustrated by the ridicule.
‘You know what, she can be my stage five clinger any time. She makes a good jetpack,’ he boasted.
Could this be her chosen man? Just like Richie, Sophie has made a point of defending her stage five clinger against his detractors
Over already: Richie and Alex called it quits earlier this year but are yet to comment on the breakdown of their relationship
Sophie has similarly made a point of defending Jarrod, telling KIIS FM’s Hughsey And Kate: ‘People are saying he’s a creep. He is not a creep at all. Not one bit.;
‘I’ve read some of the stuff and it’s not right,’ she assured the radio duo.
On Thursday this week, Sophie once again jumped on the defense when it came to her fiery-haired suitor, telling Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa ‘I see a different side you guys see and so I’m watching it as it unfolds as well.’
‘But I’m tell you he’s such a beautiful caring person,’ she added.
Blinded by love? On Thursday, Sophie once again jumped on the defense when it came to her fiery-haired suitor, telling Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa ‘I see a different side you guys see and so I’m watching it as it unfolds as well’