The Bachelorette‘s Ab Sow stunned viewers on Wednesday when he rejected Becky Miles at the inaugural rose ceremony – becoming the first suitor to do so in the franchise’s history.
But it was business as usual for the 27-year-old videographer earlier that day, as he stepped out in Brisbane to shoot a commercial video for a client.
He was spotted leaving his home carrying camera equipment including a drone.
Business as usual: The Bachelorette’s Ab Sow stepped out in Brisbane on Wednesday to shoot a commercial video for a client. Later that day, viewers watched him reject Becky Miles at the inaugural rose ceremony – becoming the first suitor to do so in the franchise’s history
Ab, who is a dancer and model in addition to his career as a filmmaker, dressed casually in shorts, a black singlet and a baseball cap.
He listened to music on headphones while loading his gear into the trunk of his car, before driving off to shoot content.
Ab’s commercial clients include the likes of Gillette, Reebok, Youfoodz and Oral B.
Stylish: Ab, 27, who is a dancer and model in addition to his career as a videographer, dressed casually in shorts, a black singlet and a baseball cap
Successful: Ab’s commercial clients include the likes of Gillette, Reebok, Youfoodz and Oral B
While most of the suitors on The Bachelorette were falling over themselves to get a rose during Wednesday’s premiere, which was filmed in late July, Ab actually turned Becky down.
After hearing the defence contracting specialist, 30, call out his name, a solemn-looking Ab stepped forward and apologised.
‘Becky, I’m really sorry. You’re absolutely beautiful and unfortunately, I cannot accept this rose,’ he told the visibly gutted Bachelorette.
Blindside: While most of the suitors on The Bachelorette were falling over themselves to get a rose during Wednesday’s premiere, which was filmed in late July, Ab turned Becky down
His decision to walk away left the other suitors seemingly shocked and confused.
Ab then took Becky outside for a private chat to explain his decision, despite having turned on the charm for her during their initial meeting earlier in the episode.
‘I just don’t think I’m the right person for you. It’s only right that I’m honest with you right now instead of letting you know down the road,’ he told her.
Rejection: After hearing the defence contracting specialist, 30, call out his name at the first rose ceremony, a solemn-looking Ab stepped forward and apologised. ‘Becky, I’m really sorry. You’re absolutely beautiful and unfortunately, I cannot accept this rose,’ he told her
While clearly stunned and upset by his decision to leave, Becky said she respected him for being honest and upfront with her.
‘I really appreciate your honesty, for stepping up and telling us how you feel,’ she said.
Ab apologised again, but Becky told him it was ‘alright’, before they wished each other well and went their separate ways.
A tearful Becky then returned to join her sister, Elly, 25, and explained that Ab just ‘wasn’t feeling it’.
Putting on a brave face: While clearly stunned and upset by his decision to leave, Becky said she respected him for being honest and upfront with her. They hugged before Ab left
Bad start: A tearful Becky then returned to join her sister, Elly, 25, and explained that Ab just ‘wasn’t feeling it’
While his decision to reject Becky’s rose came as a surprise to the Bachelorette sisters, the other suitors apparently knew it was coming.
As reported by The Wash, the season premiere was filmed over two consecutive nights and Ab, 27, spent much of his time off camera contemplating his exit.
In the hours leading up to the rose ceremony, the dancer openly discussed with the other contestants what he would do if he was offered a rose by either Elly or Becky.
An on-set source said: ‘Ab spent the whole day discussing his decision with the boys before filming the rose ceremony, explaining how he felt no connection to either Elly or Becky the night before.
Open secret: While his decision to reject Becky’s rose came as a surprise to the Bachelorettes, the other suitors apparently knew it was coming. Pictured: Ab during the rose ceremony
Torn: As reported by The Wash, the season premiere was filmed over two consecutive nights and Ab, 27, spent much of his time off camera contemplating his exit. Pictured: Ab greeting Elly (left) and Becky (centre) on the red carpet
‘They all begged him to stay and hoped he’d change his mind – but he was done. Afterwards they kept saying he was “noble as f**k” for actually quitting, rather than sticking around for the sake of it.
‘He got to say goodbye to all of the boys before heading home and was more bothered about leaving them behind than Elly and Becky.’
Despite only staying for one episode, the insider said they wouldn’t be surprised if Ab – who is known for his larger-than-life personality – appeared on Bachelor in Paradise next year.
The Bachelorette continues Thursday at 7:30pm on Channel 10
‘He felt no connection’: In the hours leading up to the rose ceremony, the dancer openly discussed with the other contestants what he would do if he was offered a rose by either Elly or Becky. Pictured: Ab dancing down the red carpet at the start of the episode