Big Brother Australia’s Chad Hurst plays basketball with a friend 

Having a ball! Big Brother heartthrob Chad Hurst is all smiles as he shows off his tattooed physique while playing basketball with a friend

He’s a top contender to take out Big Brother Australia’s winning title this year.  

And Chad Hurst, 27, certainly demonstrated his competitive prowess on the basketball court this week. 

On Monday, the tradie-turned-model was spotted enjoying a game of basketball with a male friend in Roseberry, Sydney.

Game on! Big Brother heartthrob Chad Hurst, 27, flaunted his tattooed physique as he played basketball with a friend in Roseberry, Sydney, on Monday

Dressing for action, Chad showed off his chiselled physique and tattooed biceps in a sleeveless black vest and matching shorts. 

He completed his sporty ensemble with a black baseball cap, white sneakers and a pair of white crew socks. 

Showing off his basketball skills, Chad was seen dribbling, weaving and side-stepping on the court with ease.  

Sporty chic: Chad was dressed for action in a sleeveless black vest and matching shorts

Sporty chic: Chad was dressed for action in a sleeveless black vest and matching shorts

Impressive: Showing off his basketball skills, Chad was seen dribbling, weaving and side-stepping on the court with ease

Impressive: Showing off his basketball skills, Chad was seen dribbling, weaving and side-stepping on the court with ease

High flyer! He also made good use of his statuesque height by blocking his friend's attempts at getting a slam-dunk

High flyer! He also made good use of his statuesque height by blocking his friend’s attempts at getting a slam-dunk

He also made good use of his statuesque height by blocking his friend’s attempts at getting a slam-dunk, as well as launching himself into the air while throwing the ball into the hoop.   

International model Chad has become a fast fan-favourite on Big Brother since joining the show in the second episode as a latecomer.

Aside from providing fans with plenty to look at, the hunk has also spent most of his time in the house romancing his Darwin-based co-star, Sophie Budack.   

All smiles! The personal trainer beamed with elation as he dribbled the ball between his legs

All smiles! The personal trainer beamed with elation as he dribbled the ball between his legs 

Tatt's a lot of ink! Chad's extensive collection of body art was on display, including his heavily-tattooed arm sleeve and several inkings on his legs

Tatt’s a lot of ink! Chad’s extensive collection of body art was on display, including his heavily-tattooed arm sleeve and several inkings on his legs 

Step aside! At one stage, Chad's pal cheekily pushed him aside as he took control of the ball

Step aside! At one stage, Chad’s pal cheekily pushed him aside as he took control of the ball 

Sophie has previously denied claims that her connection with Chad was a ‘showmance’ orchestrated by producers.

The 25-year-old told New Idea last month: ‘The feelings are definitely genuine!’  

Despite rumours their romance had fizzled out after filming the show, Sophie insisted they were as close as ever.

She confirmed they were living in separate states, but said they were still speaking on the phone every day.

Sophie revealed that she and Chad had even made plans to live together in Sydney after the coronavirus pandemic ends, she added.

Fan-favourite: International model Chad has become a fast fan-favourite on Big Brother since joining the show in the second episode as a latecomer

Fan-favourite: International model Chad has become a fast fan-favourite on Big Brother since joining the show in the second episode as a latecomer

All real: Sophie has previously denied claims that her connection with Chad was a 'showmance' orchestrated by producers

All real: Sophie has previously denied claims that her connection with Chad was a ‘showmance’ orchestrated by producers

'The feelings are definitely genuine!' Despite rumours their romance had fizzled out after filming the show, Sophie recently insisted they were as close as ever

‘The feelings are definitely genuine!’ Despite rumours their romance had fizzled out after filming the show, Sophie recently insisted they were as close as ever