The Bachelor‘s Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert journey to find love got off to a dramatic start as contestants Zoe-Clare and Areeba locked horns during the premiere Wednesday night episode .
Areeba was none-too-pleased as the fiery redhead spent some alone time with the former Australian Survivor star, 30, and told the other women she was going to ‘mark her territory’ – much to the annoyance of Zoe-Clare.
Later Areeba told cameras: ‘I definitely don’t think that she’s a threat to me. I think, if anything, she thinks I’m a threat.’
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The Bachelor ‘s Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert journey to find love got off to a dramatic start on Wednesday night
Tension were high as Areeba inserted herself in between the pair – prompting Zoe-Clare to walk away from the conversation in irritation.
Discussing the matter with another woman, Zoe-Clare said: ‘I think Areeba stole Locky from me. It’s disrespectful. If she wants to act the child, that’s fine!’
Zoe later broke down in tears as she told producers she believed she was unfairly targeted by Areeba because of her red hair.
Earlier in the night, Locky couldn’t contain his nerves as he told host Osher Günsberg: Hopefully tonight I’ll meet the girl I want to marry.’
And the hunk was spoilt for choice as fiery red-head Zoe-Clare admitted he gave her ‘fanny flutters’, Rosemary in a penguin suit and stunning Leilani jokingly asked him if he wanted to ‘get Lei’d.’
Things kicked off with stunning Steph who immediately enjoyed a playful debate on how spicy they like their burritos.
Locky’s spice levels were put to the test as next contestant Izzy forced him to eat a chilli for her.
It was then time for professional dancer Nicole who looked incredible in a glamorous outfit as she asked Locky to do a dance with her.
The hunk was spoilt for choice as fiery red-head Zoe-Clare admitted he gave her ‘fanny flutters’
Contestant Rosemary stepped out of the car in a penguin suit
‘I suck at dancing,’ Locky said, adding: I’m this big goofy guy!’ However, he proved himself wrong as partook in a sweet little dance with Nicole.
The hunk was infatuated with contestant Irena, as he told her: ‘Wow, bombshell! That dress is amazing!’
He then told the camera: ‘There was something about her. I felt warm with her’
Addressing Irena’s job as a nurse, Locky cheekily admitted: She did get my pulse racing.’
Things took a dramatic turn as contestant Areeba exited the car. She confidently declared: ‘I’m a boss at work, boss at home, and a boss in a relationship.’
The hunk was infatuated with contestant Irena, as he told her: ‘Wow, bombshell! That dress is amazing!’
Fiery: Things took a dramatic turn as contestant Areeba exited the car. She confidently declared: ‘I’m a boss at work, boss at home, and a boss in a relationship.’
Areeba continued: ‘I don’t let anyone get in my way. I’m competitive, and my game is to win the guy and get the rose . I don’t play games unless I know i’m going to win –
‘I tend to do whatever I want. I’m fun bossy, and everything you dream off,’ she continued – while also executing the same assertive behaviour during her meeting with Locky.
Things loosened up as Rosemary arrived in a playful penguin costume.
However, things took a fiery turn yet again Zoe-Clare declared: ‘I’m loud, blunt and a fiery red-head!
‘These girls in this house, I think they’re going to realise very quickly that I’m not going to stand for much. I will be calling people out on their rubbish.
‘Don’t interrupt me when I’m having a conversation. Don’t come at me for no reason!’
Contestant Laura didn’t appear to get on Locky’s good side as she said: ‘I am a snob. I quite enjoy, you know, like, the Louis Vuitton handbag, nice Chanel earrings, like, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo.’
She confidently asked the hunk: ‘When we’re together, how much will you spend on my birthday present?’
Taken off-guard Locky explained: ‘I’m not massive on spending a heap of money on something.
I like more doing a gesture or going out on in nature.’