Meet The Bachelorette’s campest suitor ever: Jake Ricciardo looks fabulous in modelling photos after delighting fans with his flamboyant entrance dressed as Cupid
His arrival dressed as Cupid on Wednesday night’s season premiere of The Bachelorette made him an instant standout.
And judging by Jake Ricciardo’s Instagram account, the explosives handler has a passion for fashion and a flair for all things fabulous.
In one image, the handsome 26-year-old shows off his chiselled torso in an American flag jacket and trendy cotton pants.
He’s a star! Jake Ricciardo’s arrival dressed as Cupid on Wednesday night’s season premiere of The Bachelorette made him an instant standout
In another photo, Jake poses confidently in a leather jacket with no shirt underneath.
Staring sultrily into the camera, he tips a newsboy hat on his head and flexes his ripped six-pack abs.
The Italian stallion and self-described creative is open about being in touch with his softer side, having grown up in a house filled with strong women.
Hot stuff! In one image, the handsome 26-year-old shows off his chiselled torso in an American flag jacket and trendy cotton pants
No shirt, no worries! In another photo, Jake poses confidently in a leather jacket with no shirt underneath
He also admits that he’s often misjudged due to his style, telling 10 Play: ‘Probably the way I dress. People either hate it or love it.’
‘I think my flamboyance and fashion will make me stand out. Just a little,’ he added.
The aspiring model also revealed how he keeps fit, saying: ‘I have found yoga, running and meditation are the best ways for me to unwind! I’m all for that Zen vibe.’
Fashion model? Jake resembles a top model in stylish photos on his Instagram account
Creative: The Italian stallion and self-described creative is open about being in touch with his softer side, having grown up in a house filled with strong women
Fans of The Bachelorette weren’t quite sure what to make of Jake when he debuted on Wednesday’s episode dressed as Cupid.
He made a bold entrance for his first meeting with sister Bachelorettes Becky and Elly Miles.
He strutted down the red carpet shirtless and dressed in red and white tights, which he paired with white wings and a toy archer set.
Standout: Fans of The Bachelorette weren’t quite sure what to make of Jake when he debuted on Wednesday’s episode dressed as Cupid
Some viewers were quick to see through his overzealous display, with one fan tweeting: ‘We are either going to love or hate this Cupid guy. There will be no in between.’
‘Damn, Cupid got lucky this time, didn’t he?’ Jake boasted to the show’s producers after meeting Elly and Becky.
When asked why he was dressed as the mythological creature, he explained: ‘I’m a lover, you know? I’m all about the love. I’m Cupid.
‘I’ve been sent here on a mission. A mission of love!’
The Bachelorette continues Thursday at 7.30 pm on Channel 10
Makes sense: When asked by producers why he was dressed as the mythological creature, he explained: ‘I’m a lover, you know? I’m all about the love. I’m Cupid’