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Sophie Monk is probably Network Ten’s best decision to have as the new star of The Bachelorette. Her debut brought record launch ratings to the series, with 1.22 million viewers, and according to The Australian, had the biggest launch audience for any Australian version of The Bachelorette or its male equivalent, The Bachelor. Furthermore, the result was a morale booster for Ten, as Sophie’s successful launch came just two days after other creditors voted for US network CBS to take control of the network.
Sophie’s genuine candor is a refreshing sight to the series. Monk once said in an earlier promo, “I’m 37, I’m a massive bogan but I really hope Australia understands I want to find something genuine and they back me on this, and don’t think I’m a tool to be honest.”