She’s tipped to become one of Locky GIlbert’s top two contestants in The Bachelor‘s upcoming finale episode.
But Bella Varelis, 25, focussed her attention on a very different reality TV hunk asshe stepped out with Gogglebox star Jad Nehmetallah in Sydney earlier this month.
The marketing blushed and giggled like a schoolgirl as she and the 34-year-old Adonis left a cafe in Burwood with fellow Bachelor intruder Bec Cvilikas, 25.
Look away now, Locky! Bella Varelis, 25, giggled like a schoolgirl as she stepped out with Gogglebox’s Jad Nehmetallah, 34, in Sydney earlier this month
Holding a take-away meal in one hand, Bella appeared unable to tear her gaze away from Jadas they enjoyed a lively conversation.
Meanwhile, Jad appeared similarly delighted to be in the company of the stunning women.
Looking casual yet stylish, Bella sported a white knitted jumper and blue high-waisted jeans.
All smiles: The marketing blushed and giggled like a schoolgirl as she and the reality TV Adonis left a cafe in Burwood with fellow Bachelor intruder Bec Cvilikas, 25
Close: At one stage, Bella and Jad exchanged a warm hug
Glowing: Holding a take-away meal in one hand, Bella looked like she was having the time of her life as she chatted away to the Gogglebox star
She allowed her chocolate-brown tresses to fall neatly by her shoulders, and completed her ensemble with a black cross-body handbag.
Bec, who is currently living with Bella in Sydney, dressed in a remarkably similar outfit to her famous housemate – also donning a slouchy white jumper and high-waisted blue jeans.
In another sign of their unbreakable bond, Bec even wore her black cross-body handbag over the same shoulder as Bec.
Will she approve? At one stage, the threesome were also joined by Bella’s grandmother, who appeared keen to get to know handsome Jad
The friends that dress together! Bella and Bec wore matching baggy white jumpers
Helping hand: Jad even dutifully took a photo of of Bec, Bella and Bella’s grandmother posing together
In his element! Jad looked delighted to be in the company of the stunning women
At one stage, the threesome were also joined by Bella’s grandmother, who appeared keen to get to know handsome Jad.
Later in the day, Bella and Bec set off for a shopping expedition at the Westfield shopping complex in Bondi Junction.
The pair reportedly spent hours browsing through trendy fashion store together, before dropping by a liquor store on the way home.
Locky’s frontrunner: Bella is rumoured to make it to the final two, while Bec is said to be eliminated prior to the finale
The sighting comes amid reports that Bella and Jad have grown extremely close in recent months.
The pair reportedly have a number of mutual friends, and have previously spent time together at events around Sydney.
While the meeting seemed innocent enough, Jad has been caught ‘liking’ a number of Bella’s raunchy pictures on Instagram.
Girl’s day out! Later in the day, Bella and Bec set off for a shopping expedition at the Westfield shopping complex in Bondi Junction
Just the essentials: The pair reportedly spent hours browsing through trendy fashion store together, before dropping by a liquor store on the way home
Staying hydrated: The duo stopped off at a juice bar to purchase fruity-looking take away drinks as they continued their shopping expedition
So much to choose from! The women were seen perusing the aisles of a high-street fashion brand
Bella remains one of the front-runners on The Bachelor, with online betting agency Sportsbet tipping her for second place, behind Irena Srbinovska.
She had been an early favourite to win Locky’s heart, but quickly fell behind nurse Irena, 31, as the season progressed.
In recent episodes, the former friends have clashed in the mansion as the competition for Locky’s affection heats up.
The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 10
Housemates: The pair were spotted leaving their apartment together and taking out the rubbish earlier in the day
Reports: The sighting comes amid reports that Bella and Jad have grown extremely close in recent months
Connections: Bella and Jad reportedly have a number of mutual friends, and have previously spent time together at events around Sydney
Like what you see? While the meeting seemed innocent enough, Jad has been caught ‘liking’ a number of Bella’s raunchy pictures on Instagram
Don’t miss it! The Bachelor continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 1