Lizzie Lovette, Nikki Phillps, moi and DJ Havana Brown in judging mode . .This morning, the 50 finalists for this year’s CLEO magazine's Bachelor of the Year 2011 were revealed, via lots of media outlets around the country.
For those who just can't get enough of what has become a staple on the annual campaign and events calender, here is the media spiel . . .
"The lucky finalists show a definite shift in the male of choice – today’s women prefer the guy next door as opposed to the dangerous womaniser, a man who has his priorities right and cares about the world around him – yes, the average but definitely sexy male rules in this year’s 50 Most Eligible Bachelors line-up.
The every-day superhero shines this year, with selected finalists including Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan, Bondi Rescue’s Anthony “Harries” Carroll, Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman Caine Eckstein, professional surfer Dion Agius and personal trainer Blake Worrall-Thompson from Lifestyle YOU’s Eat Yourself Sexy. These men are hard-working and enjoy a challenge, whilst looking good.
CLEO Editor, Gemma Crisp explains: “Australian women have enough drama in their lives, without adding to it with a womanising, egotistical scandal-magnet - which is why CLEO’s 50 Most Eligible Bachelors for 2011 consist of everyday guys who just happen to be hot, sexy, inspirational and talented … and in some cases, maybe a little bit famous!”
Creative males are up next in the mix of CLEO Bachelors: this year includes the upcoming dancer and singer Emmanuel Rodrigues from Justice Crew, X-Factor Top 12 member Joel O’Dea, Amy Meredith’s Cameron Laing and the talented singer/songwriter Jamie Robbie Reyne (son of James Reyne).
In the drama department we have Animal Kingdom’s breakout star James Frecheville, Dimitri Baveas from Underbelly and The Slap, Home & Away star Dan Ewing and model-turned-actor Scott McGregor from Neighbours.
Our radio hosts are taking a step away from the microphone and showing their faces, including Triple J host Paul Verhoeven, Ant Simpson from MixFM’s Ant & Becks Drive Show, and Melbourne’s Ash Williams from Nova100.
Whether they’re personal trainers, fashion designers, entertainers, professional athletes or chefs creating magic at the hottest restaurants in town, the Top 50 Bachelors excel in their chosen fields. After all, ambition is sexy.
And no CLEO Bachelor line-up is complete without some footy players to make the choice a little harder, with Wallabies & Queensland Reds player Digby Ioane, Collingwood player Chris Dawes, Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy and St. Kilda Saints back player Sam Fisher, plus personal trainer Jack Swift, who hopes to compete in next year’s Paralympics after losing his leg in a workplace accident five years ago.
Finally, this year’s cream of the male crop aren’t afraid to show their caring side, as Gemma Crisp comments: “From the Olympic swimmer who couldn’t resist showing off photos of his new puppy at the Bachelor photo shoot and our Wildcard who donated almost $40,000 of underwear to the Queensland flood victims to the Bachelor who works for a company that organises mentorships for indigenous high school kids, Australian women can’t resist a guy who goes out of his way to help others.”
Whether they’re personal trainers, fashion designers, entertainers, professional athletes or chefs creating magic at the hottest restaurants in town, the Top 50 Bachelors excel in their chosen fields. After all, ambition is sexy.
And no CLEO Bachelor line-up is complete without some footy players to make the choice a little harder, with Wallabies & Queensland Reds player Digby Ioane, Collingwood player Chris Dawes, Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy and St. Kilda Saints back player Sam Fisher, plus personal trainer Jack Swift, who hopes to compete in next year’s Paralympics after losing his leg in a workplace accident five years ago.
Finally, this year’s cream of the male crop aren’t afraid to show their caring side, as Gemma Crisp comments: “From the Olympic swimmer who couldn’t resist showing off photos of his new puppy at the Bachelor photo shoot and our Wildcard who donated almost $40,000 of underwear to the Queensland flood victims to the Bachelor who works for a company that organises mentorships for indigenous high school kids, Australian women can’t resist a guy who goes out of his way to help others.”
End of spiel . .
The bachelor finalists were chosen by a team of judges, including MTV VJ Erin McNaught, Scarlett Belle’s Tamara Jaber, Australian fashion designer Rachel Gilbert, X-Factor finalist India-Rose Madderom, Australia’s Next Top Model’s Charlotte Dawson, Sydney gossip columnists Elle Halliwell and Joel Christie, sportswoman and model Lauren Eagle, model Sydney IT girl Nikki Phillips.
Oh, and full disclosure: I, sat on the judging panel too.
The finalists are published in CLEO’s April issue, with the winner to be announced at the finalist event on 20 April 2011.
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