And The Bachelor is…

M-Net has finally announced its male star for upcoming South African version of The Bachelor.

He is none other than former Sharks rugby player and international model, Lee Thompson from Cape Town.

“Our first Bachelor is a real dreamboat; frankly,  a catch in a million,” says M-Net’s Head of Publicity, Lani Lombard. “Once you are ready to look beyond that sexy six-pack and sultry smile, you you will find a sincere soul who oozes boyish charm – a guy with whom our viewers – and every contestant – will undoubtedly fall in love.”

Lee took time to speak about his new role.

“My life goal is to have an amazing family life and, yes, I do know that this is an unusual way to find true love, but something deep inside me tells me that the universe is going to give me what I need right now – the woman of my dreams.

“I can’t wait to meet and get to know the 25 ladies. Chemistry often works in mysterious ways and I have no preconceived ideas about who I want to spend the rest of my life with.”

The Bachelor kicks off on Valentine’s Day, 2019.