Meet The Bachelor’s self-professed ‘snob’: Laura Calleri, 24, asks Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert for a designer gift during their first red carpet meeting
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Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert will have a mansion full of ladies vying for his heart on the eighth season of The Bachelor.
But the former Survivor star, 31, was left speechless when one suitress asked if he would court her with luxury goods if they dated.
The eyebrow-raising question was made by marketing coordinator Laura Calleri, 24, during their first red carpet meeting.
Meet The Bachelor’s self-professed ‘snob’: Laura Calleri (pictured) asked Locky Gilbert for a designer gift during their first meeting
After stepping out of the car in the teaser trailer for the show’s August 12 premiere, the brunette beauty confidently asked how much Locky would spend on her.
She told producers: ‘I quite enjoy the Louis Vuitton handbag, nice Chanel earrings, Porsche Cayenne Turbo… I’m a snob.’
Laura introduced herself to Locky, before asking him: ‘When we’re together how much will you spend on my birthday present?’
A stunned Locky replied: ‘What’s the craziest gift you’ve been given?’
Question: In a new trailer for the show, Laura introduced herself to Locky (pictured), before asking him: ‘When we’re together how much will you spend on my birthday present?’
The price of love? She also revealed that she’d previously received a Louis Vuitton purse as a birthday gift, leaving the suitor shocked
Laura then revealed that she’d previously received a Louis Vuitton purse as a birthday gift, leaving the suitor shocked.
‘Aren’t they a couple grand?’ he asked.
‘I can definitely get you a Louis “Vuiccon” bag in Bali, don’t worry about that,’ he later joked in a piece to camera about getting the star a designer knock-off.
While not much is known about Laura, her Facebook profile says she is a marketing coordinator for RAC WA in Perth, where Locky is also from.
Glam! Laura has boasted about living a lavish lifestyle with designer goods
Have they crossed paths before? While not much is known about Laura, her Facebook profile says she is a marketing coordinator for RAC WA in Perth, where Locky is also from
Meanwhile, in a previous trailer, the handsome suitor is seen fawning over contestant Steph, 26, after she revealed her obsession with beef burritos.
Steph is first seen introducing herself to Locky on the red carpet, before he asks her a very important question: ‘Do you eat burgers all the time?’
Steph was quick to answer: ‘Burritos are my favourite.’
Love at first bite? Meanwhile, in a previous trailer, the handsome suitor is seen fawning over contestant Steph (pictured) after she revealed her obsession with beef burritos
The couple then playfully argued about Steph’s favourite burrito topping – spicy jalapeno sauce.
Despite Locky admitting that he’s not a fan of spicy food, the hunk was clearly still smitten with the slender beauty.
‘First impressions of Steph, love a girl that loves a burrito,’ he told producers with a smile.
The Bachelor premieres on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30pm on Channel 10
Dressed to impress: Steph looked stunning in a one sleeved red satin gown that showed off her slim physique