MasterChef’s Tessa Boersma ‘loved’ the idea of being the next Bachelorette – but turned down Channel 10 for one very simple reason
She was a front-runner to be this year’s Bachelorette.
But MasterChef star Tessa Boersma couldn’t possibly have accepted the offer for one very simple reason – she already has a boyfriend.
Speaking to Now to Love on Monday, the 27-year-old confirmed she was happily in a relationship with Eliot Nelson.
Sorry, she’s taken! Tessa Boersma was a front-runner to be this year’s Bachelorette – but the MasterChef star couldn’t possibly have accepted the offer for one very simple reason
‘I loved it the idea,’ Tessa said of the speculation, before confirming she was taken.
‘I ran it past my partner but it didn’t go down too well. I think he knew I was joking but I was like, “It could be fun! It’s just an experience!”‘ she said.
While Tessa hasn’t shared a photo to Instagram of the pair together since 2019, Eliot uses an image of the couple as his Instagram avatar.
‘I ran it past my partner but it didn’t go down too well!’ Speaking to Now to Love on Monday, the 27-year-old confirmed she was happily in a relationship with Eliot Nelson (right)
Tessa’s name had been bandied around as a possible Bachelorette for months. One magazine even claimed Channel 10 had prepared a contract for her to sign.
The rumour at first seemed plausible as the Bachelor franchise is known for using Channel 10 talent as suitors.
In recent years, the Australian series has either recycled unlucky-in-love stars from previous seasons or chosen high-profile personalities from other network shows.
Speculation: Tessa’s name had been bandied around as a possible Bachelorette for months. One magazine even claimed Channel 10 had prepared a contract for her to sign
The confirmation comes after Tessa was eliminated from the cooking competition on Sunday night, after serving up Indian-style tacos to the judges.
The judges felt the fish was overwhelmed by the hot sauce and the citrus flavours, which left the dish ultimately tasting Mexican, not Indian.
After being sent home, Tessa told the judges: ‘I did as best as I could. It was, like… I couldn’t beat Reynold. You know, his mind is so incredible.’
MasterChef: Back to Win continues Monday at 7:30pm on Channel 10
Taking a bow: Tessa was eliminated from MasterChef on Sunday night, after serving up Indian-style tacos to the judges that tasted too Mexican