He’s the hunky ex-partner of The Bachelorette’s Sam Frost who is tipped to feature in Channel Ten’s new reality spin-off series Bachelor in Paradise.
And last week, Sasha Mielczarek looked prepared for a possible appearance on the show as he was seen keeping his figure in shape.
Sasha was spotted going for a run with personal trainer Jonathan Castano-Acero – whose previous clients include Matty ‘J’ Johnson and Keira Maguire, who has also been linked with the new series.
Paradise preparations? Sasha Mielczarek goes for a run with a celebrity personal trainer after being tipped as a contestant on new reality series Bachelor In Paradise
The 31-year-old was seen in all-black gym attire, consisting of a tank top, shorts and sneakers – all of which were Nike.
To his left was Jonathan who didn’t miss an opportunity to whip his top off and display his incredibly muscular and toned physique.
He appeared to put Sasha through his paces as the former Bachelorette winner went slightly red in the face and put on a pained expression.
For weeks, rumours had circled about Bachelor In Paradise coming to Australia, but a local version wasn’t confirmed by Network Ten until Monday.
Putting him through his paces! Sasha was spotted going for a run with personal trainer Jonathan Castano-Acero – whose previous clients include Matty ‘J’ Johnson and Keira Maguire
It’s coming! Network Ten has confirmed an Australian version of Bachelor In Paradise is in production on the Bachelor’s Instagram account
In an official press release, the channel stated that Osher Gunsberg will host the show and that it will be ‘set in a romantic tropical destination overseas.’
Revealing more details of the show, Ten’s statement also read: ‘The exciting new short-run series will feature former fan favourites and stand-out characters from previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Australia.’
The media release was paired with a post on the Bachelor’s Instagram account.
The TV channel captioned the post: ‘Announcing: Bachelor In Paradise is coming!’ and tagged @bachelorinparadise, the new show’s profile.
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Stand-out character: The Bachelor’s ‘former ‘villain’ Keira Maguire is one star rumoured to appear in the new show
According to previous reports, the new reality-TV spinoff may include last year’s Bachelor runner-up Nikki Gogan and former ‘villain’ Keira Maguire.
Other potential stars include season three breakout star Zilda Williams, Sarah-Mae Amey, Elora Murger, Leah Costa and Michael Turnbull.
Unlucky in love Nikki, 31, was allegedly seen filming a promotional campaign for the show in Sydney recently – but the project will likely be filmed in picturesque Fiji.
Confirmed? The page @BachParadiseAU hit Twitter earlier this week, and Daily Mail Australia understands it was set up by a social media manager for Network Ten
‘They were filming on Palm Beach, the same place (Nikki) was taken by helicopter to have a beach date with Richie Strahan,’ a source previously told New Idea.
‘If Sarah-Mae and Sasha both agree to go on the show, that will create an interesting dynamic and possible sparks given the fallout between Sasha and (ex-girlfriend) Sam Frost, who remains good friends with Sarah-Mae,’ the insider added.
At the time, a Network Ten spokesperson denied New Idea’s claims to Daily Mail Australia, saying the article was ‘not true’.
She would fit right in! The Bachelor 2017’s Simone Ormesher (pictured) would be a perfect candidate for Bachelor In Paradise, which is rumoured to be filmed in Fiji
The page @BachParadiseAU hit Twitter earlier this week, and Daily Mail Australia understands it was set up by a social media manager for Ten.
The handle @BachParadiseAU appears to be similar to Ten’s official accounts for The Bachelor (@TheBachelorAU) and The Bachelorette (@BacheloretteAU).
The account has not yet tweeted and has not followed any other Twitter users.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Network Ten for comment.
Reality TV return: The Bachelorette’s Sasha (pictured) has been tipped to appear on Bachelor In Paradise, following his split from Sam Frost last December
Meanwhile it seems Channel Nine is set to announce they will commission an Australian version of Love Island, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The British dating show was an enormous success with audiences this year.
The ITV-produced program will see 12 couples live on a tropical in a romantic environment with the hope falling in love, while under constant surveillance.
It is believed producers will seek non-celebrity candidates for the show, unlike it’s competition on Network Ten who currently have Sophie Monk as their Bachelorette.
The potential launch of this show could see Channel Nine cash in on the popularity of dating shows like First Dates, The Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises.
Rival to The Bachelor? Meanwhile it seems Channel Nine is set to announce they will commission an Australian version of Love Island (pictured are Elora and Matty J from this year’s The Bachelor)