The Bachelorette ‘intruder’ and rumoured winner will finally be introduced on Wednesday night’s episode of The Bachelorette.
And it appears millionaire pub mogul Stu Laundy has long had his sights set on the gorgeous Sophie Monk.
An inside source close to the 44-year-old told The Daily Telegraph: ‘He has been obsessed with Sophie for years!’
‘He has been obsessed with Sophie Monk for years!’ Millionaire pub mogul and rumoured winner Stu Laundy dumped Channel Nine journalist to enter The Bachelorette as an ‘intruder’
It was previously revealed Stu had attempted to set up a date with the famous blonde on his super yacht last year, but it fell through.
The unnamed source also claimed Stu’s Bachelorette appearance almost never was and that he only secured his spot on the reality series after a friend of his backed out.
‘He (Stu’s friend) considered it, but ended up deciding not to go through with it, but he knew the right guy… The mate suggested that the producers approach Stu,’ they told the publication.
They have history! It was previously revealed Stu had attempted to set up a date with the famous blonde on his super yacht last year, but it fell through
That’s lucky! The unnamed source claimed Stu only secured his spot on the reality series after a friend of his backed out
Stu is believed to have jumped at the opportunity to woo Sophie, with the unknown informant claiming he abruptly stopped dating Channel Nine presenter Samantha Heathwood to make it work.
Samantha was ‘casually dating’ the hunk before he reportedly ghosted her, leaving her baffled – particularly when she later learned of his involvement with the show.
‘He went silent on her, then the next thing he was on the show,’ the friend said.
Like Stu, Samantha already has children of her own.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Stu Laundy and Samantha Heathwood for comment.
Shock split? Stu is believed to have jumped at the opportunity to woo Sophie, with the unknown informant claiming he stopped dating Channel Nine presenter Samantha Heathwood (pictured) to make it work
‘He went silent on her’: Apparently Samantha was ‘casually dating’ the hunk, but was blindsided by news of his involvement with the show
A source on set previously said of Stu and Sophie: ‘While it’s unorthodox, this seemed like the best way to meet her again.’
According to the publication before the show, Sophie was keen to find someone that matched her ‘Aussie Bogan’ style, but was still financially independent.
As the son of legendary pub owner Arthur Laundy, Stu is the heir to an estimated family fortune of $500 million.
He also owns a fleet of luxury cars and a super yacht.
Stu, who is set to make his TV debut as an intruder on The Bachelorette on Wednesday, shares four children with his ex Rachel, who is still legally his wife.
Wishlist: Sophie was keen to find someone that matched her ‘Aussie Bogan’ style, but was still financially independent
Not your average Australian! As the son of legendary pub owner Arthur Laundy, Stu is the heir to an estimated family fortune of $500 million
Stu will be one of four new ‘much older’ hunks entering the mansion, adding to Sophie’s current pool of eligible bachelors, whose ages range from 24 to 35.
In the preview clips for the episode, Stu’s face was never shown, but Sophie appeared pleased by his arrival.
Stu is set to make his appearance on Ten’s The Bachelorette on Wednesday 7.30pm.
One to watch! Stu is set to make his appearance on Ten’s The Bachelorette on Wednesday