The Bachelorette’s Stu Laundy comes second in new theory

From wardrobe choices to musical soundtracks- there’s no denying Channel 10’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have a habit of recycling content.

And a familiar-looking date may be the key to who win’s Sophie Monk’s heart during The Bachelorette’s grand finale this Wednesday.

In the upcoming episode, Sophie and Stu Laundy embark upon an almost identical aquarium-based date to that of 2015 Bachelorette Sam Frost and her runner-up Michael Turnbull.

Notice anything fishy? In the upcoming episode, Sophie and Stu Laundy embark upon an almost identical aquarium-based date to that of former Bachelorette Sam Frost and her runner-up Michael Turnbull (pictured: Sophie Monk and Stu Laundy) 

Could this mean Stu comes SECOND? From wardrobe choices to musical soundtracks- there's no denying Channel 10's The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have a habit of recycling content (Pictured: Sam Frost and Michael Turnbull) 

Could this mean Stu comes SECOND? From wardrobe choices to musical soundtracks- there’s no denying Channel 10’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have a habit of recycling content (Pictured: Sam Frost and Michael Turnbull) 

In sneak peek footage of Sophie and Stu’s date, the pair are seen embracing inside a dimly-lit aquarium with an expansive fish-tank in the background. 

The scene could easily be mistaken for Sam’s 2015 date with Michael at Sydney Aquarium, during which the former footballer professed his love for the bubbly brunette. 

The similarity between the two dates has prompted some fans to speculate whether Stu, who has been hotly tipped to win the competition, will befall the same fate as Michael and come runner-up in the competition. 

Will history repeat itself? The similarity between the two dates has prompted some fans to speculate whether Stu will befall the same fate as Michael and come runner-up in the competition

Will history repeat itself? The similarity between the two dates has prompted some fans to speculate whether Stu will befall the same fate as Michael and come runner-up in the competition

Will history repeat itself? The similarity between the two dates has prompted some fans to speculate whether Stu will befall the same fate as Michael and come runner-up in the competition

It’s not the first time Stu’s chances in the competition have been thrown into question. 

The wealthy publican has recently been linked to Sydney socialite Tiffany Tilley, who separated from her property developer husband Ben earlier this year.

Despite the rumours, Stu has been adamant that he isn’t dating Tiffany- telling Daily Mail Australia: ‘I have never met the woman. The claims are outrageous.’ 

What would Sophie say? Wealthy publican Stu has recently been linked to Sydney socialite Tiffany Tilley, who separated from her property developer husband Ben earlier this year

What would Sophie say? Wealthy publican Stu has recently been linked to Sydney socialite Tiffany Tilley, who separated from her property developer husband Ben earlier this year

Hitting back: Despite the rumours, Stu has been adamant that he isn't dating Tiffany- telling Daily Mail Australia: 'I have never met the woman. The claims are outrageous'

Hitting back: Despite the rumours, Stu has been adamant that he isn’t dating Tiffany- telling Daily Mail Australia: ‘I have never met the woman. The claims are outrageous’

Also on Tuesday, photos came to light of Stu enjoying a cosy lunch with another stunning blonde.

However, the reality TV star told Daily Mail Australia that the woman was Kate Adamo, the wife of a school friend Dan.

This week, Stu will go head to head against vineyard owner Jarrod Woodgate and magician Apollo Jackson in the trio’s last-ditch efforts to win over Sophie on The Bachelorette. 

The Bachelorette grand finale airs Wednesday 7.30pm on Ten.  

Don't miss it! The Bachelorette grand finale airs Wednesday 7.30pm on Ten

Don’t miss it! The Bachelorette grand finale airs Wednesday 7.30pm on Ten

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