The Bachelorette AU today announced that they have cast Brooke Blurton as their new Bachelorette. Blurton, who identifies as pansexual, will have both male and female suitors during her season, which is the first for the franchise. Blurton is also the franchise's first Indigenous woman as the lead.
"I've done it twice before and now, having the opportunity to choose my person and who I want in my life, is a truly unique and special experience," she said.
"I'm so excited and hope that I finally find that person I've been waiting for."
Blurton is no stranger to Australian screens, appearing on the 2018 season of the Bachelor, which starred former Australian rugby union international Nick Cummins and later on, Bachelor in Paradise.
During the 2018 season of the Bachelor, Blurton told Cummins she had previously been in two relationships with women.
She was a popular contestant and considered a strong chance to secure the 'Honey Badger's' heart, but abruptly quit the show towards the end of the season.