It was reported earlier this week that The Bachelor fan favourite Brooke Blurton left the competition early, breaking Nick Cummins’ heart.
And behind-the-scenes photos taken on May 24 appear to show the moment the Indigenous youth worker said goodbye to the Honey Badger for the last time.
Nick, 30, appeared devastated while speaking privately with the 23-year-old brunette at the Bachelor mansion in Oxford Falls, Sydney.
Spoiler alert! Behind-the-scenes photos taken on May 24 appear to show the moment Brooke Blurton said goodbye to Nick Cummins for the last time on The Bachelor
Brooke wore a semi-sheer black dress, which suggests the conversation took place either during a Rose Ceremony or cocktail party.
She looked rather solemn and her body language suggested she was consoling Nick, and not the other way around.
Standing in the doorway, she was seen placing her hand tenderly on Nick’s forearm.
It is quite possible these photos captured the moment Brooke told the former Wallaby she was not in love with him and would be leaving the competition.
Exclusive photos: Nick, 30, appeared devastated while speaking privately with the 23-year-old brunette at the Bachelor mansion in Oxford Falls, Sydney
Emotional farewell: Brooke wore a semi-sheer black dress, which suggests the conversation took place either during a Rose Ceremony or cocktail party
Devastated: After their conversation, the sportsman held Brooke’s hand and led her down the mansion’s driveway, looking thoroughly downcast
Sad scenes: It is quite possible these photos captured the moment Brooke told the former Wallaby she was not in love with him and would be leaving the competition
Nick, who wore a tailored black suit, gave Brooke his full attention as she explained herself to him.
Afterwards, the sportsman held her hand and led her down the mansion’s driveway, looking thoroughly downcast.
The pictures seemingly confirm a report by Woman’s Day on Monday that claimed Brooke had left the competition early.
Goodbye: The pictures seemingly confirm a report by Woman’s Day on Monday that claimed Brooke had left the competition early. Pictured: Brooke hugging a Bachelor producer
Her last farewell? Brooke appeared to be comforted by crew members on set
Slender: Brooke’s black dress highlighted her toned back and slender frame
Glamorous: The reality star’s brunette hair was styled in soft waves
‘Brooke left because she was just not falling for him,’ an insider told the magazine.
‘She was rejecting his advances and realised her feelings weren’t as strong as his. Given this, she felt it was fair that she took herself out of the equation.’
Brooke’s exit is thought to leave just two contestants in the competition: property valuer Sophie Tieman and radiographer Brittany Hockley.
Overcome with emotion? Nick, pictured with a female crew member, appeared to be processing Brooke’s emotional departure
Need a drink? The rugby star was seen holding an empty glass and walking back inside
Spotted: Sophie Tieman, 25, was also seen stepping out of the mansion in an evening gown
Barefoot: Sophie, who wore a pastel pink frock with a dramatic train, was spotted carrying her strappy heels
However, Daily Mail Australia confirmed earlier this month that Nick is no longer dating the show’s winner.
‘The Honey Badger’s relationship is already over. This is obviously not what we wanted,’ a production source said.
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Familiar face: The Bachelor host Osher Günsberg, 44, was also pictured on set chatting to a young female crew member
Assistants: Osher was joined on set by his hair stylist and a member of the production crew
Rest? Osher appeared to walk away from the door to take a quick break
Errands to run: Female members of the production team were seen entering the mansion
‘Things fell apart soon after the series ended and he refused to “fake it” to appease the network [Channel Ten],’ an on-set source told the magazine.
They further claimed that Nick ‘never got over his ex’, Norwegian artist Martine Strøm Thomassen, which was a ‘massive issue’ for Brittany.
The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Network Ten
It’s over already! Earlier this month, a production source told Daily Mail Australia, ‘The Honey Badger’s relationship is already over. This is obviously not what we wanted’
The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Network Ten