The convincing fan theory that appears to reveal who WINS The Bachelor ahead of finale

There are three women still vying for Nick Cummins’ heart on The Bachelor.

And as the countdown to the finale begins, eagle-eyed fans have noticed possible clues in the ‘Top Three’ photo that could reveal the identity of the winner.

Network Ten released the first official image of the finalists – Sophie Tieman, Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton – on Wednesday morning.

 

Does this photo reveal the winner of The Bachelor? Fans have noticed a telling clue in the three final contestants’ outfits that could be a major spoiler. Pictured (left to right): Sophie Tieman, Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton

It didn’t take long for Bachelor fans to come up with a convincing theory that the contestants’ outfits may offer clues as to who wins and who places runner up.

They observed that in three of the past five seasons, the winner has dressed in black for the official ‘Top Three’ photo shoot.

Anna Heinrich (2013), Sam Frost (2014) and Alex Nation (2016) all followed this trend.

In this year’s photo, rumoured winner Brittany Hockley stands front and centre in a plunging black dress flanked by Brooke on her left and Sophie on her right. 

Will history repeat itself? Fans have observed that in three of the past five seasons, the winner has dressed in black for the official 'Top Three' photo. Pictured (left to right): The Bachelor 2016 final three, Nikki Gogan (runner-up), Alex Nation (winner) and Olena Khamula (third place)

Will history repeat itself? Fans have observed that in three of the past five seasons, the winner has dressed in black for the official ‘Top Three’ photo shoot. Pictured (left to right): Bachelor 2016 finalists Nikki Gogan (runner-up), Alex Nation (winner) and Olena Khamula (third place)

It has also been observed that the runner-up – who is believed to be Sophie this season – often wears a contrasting dress to the winner.

For example, Nikki Gogan wore a silver-hued frock in the 2016 season while Alex Nation – who was eventually picked by Richie Strahan – wore black.

In this year’s Top Three photo shoot, Sophie’s light pink, semi-sheer dress is markedly different to Brittany’s low-cut black number. 

Rivals to the end! It has also been observed that the runner-up often wears a contrasting dress to the winner. Pictured: 2013 runner-up Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith in white and winner Anna Heinrich in black

Rivals to the end! It has also been observed that the runner-up often wears a contrasting dress to the winner. Pictured: This year's rumoured runner-up Sophie Tieman in white and 'winner' Brittany Hockley in black

Rivals to the end! It has also been observed that the runner-up often wears a contrasting dress to the winner. Pictured left: 2013 runner-up Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith in white and winner Anna Heinrich in black. Right: This year’s rumoured runner-up Sophie Tieman in white and ‘winner’ Brittany Hockley in black

The position of the women in the photo is also considered significant by fans.

In the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons, third place contestants Tara Pavlovic, Olena Khamula and Ali Oetjen were standing on the right in their photos.

Likewise in this year’s picture, confirmed third place contestant Brooke Blurton is positioned on the right.

More clues: Furthermore, the positioning of Brittany front and centre in this year's Top Three photo follows the trend set by the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons that the winner stands in the middle. Pictured: Bachelor 2013 finalists Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith (runner-up), Anna Heinrich (winner) and Ali Oetjen (third place)

More clues: Furthermore, the positioning of Brittany front and centre in this year’s Top Three photo follows the trend set by the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons that the winner stands in the middle. Pictured: Bachelor 2013 finalists Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith (runner-up), Anna Heinrich (winner) and Ali Oetjen (third place)

Furthermore, the positioning of Brittany front and centre follows the trend set by the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons that the winner stands in the middle.

Laura Byrne, Alex Nation and Anna Heinrich each posed in the centre for their Top Three photo, before later going on to win the show.

The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Network Ten

Another trend: In the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons, third place contestants Tara Pavlovic (right), Olena Khamula and Ali Oetjen were standing on the right in their photos. Likewise in this year's picture, confirmed third place contestant Brooke Blurton is positioned on the right 

Another trend: In the 2017, 2016 and 2013 seasons, third place contestants Tara Pavlovic (right), Olena Khamula and Ali Oetjen were standing on the right in their photos. Likewise in this year’s picture, confirmed third place contestant Brooke Blurton is positioned on the right 

Must-see TV: The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Network Ten. Pictured: Nick 'The Honey Badger' Cummins 

Must-see TV: The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Network Ten. Pictured: Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins 

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