Locky in love: The Bachelor EP Hilary Innes on love in the time of COVID
23 women, one bachelor and a global pandemic. This year, The Bachelor had more to contend with than rose ceremonies, love triangles, complex dates, and those only on the show for fleeting fame. Executive producer Hilary Innes speaks with Mumbrella’s Hannah Blackiston about filming during COVID-19 and Survivor’s Locky Gilbert as the titular bachelor.
If you’re a fan of Australian Survivor then the newest addition to The Bachelor family will be a familiar face. Locky Gilbert has already done two seasons of tribal councils and challenges, but now he’ll be taking on a new role with Ten. What does Gilbert bring to the eighth season of the reality dating format?
Gilbert is no stranger to reality TV
“He’s from that action, adventure world, he’s a confident guy, but when you’re faced with 23 girls and all the twists and turns of [The Bachelor], it’s a bit overwhelming for any bloke. But for me the main thing about Locky is he’s such a classic. He reminds me of the originals, of Tim Robards, of Sam Wood. It’s going back to a classic. He looks fantastic on the red carpet, all the girls loved him,” says Innes.
