Taite Radley had Ali Oetjen swooning from the moment she laid eyes on him at the Bachelorette mansion.
But one friend of the winner says that it was all part of his plan.
Daily Mail obtained text messages between the 28-year-old and Geordie Shore star Dee Nguyen.
The pair first met in 2017 on Seven's First Dates.
"It's better to be famous than a nobody."
Another message from him reads, "I have been looking online, I would love to apply for a few other [shows]."
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The pair first met in 2017 on Seven's First Dates.
"It's better to be famous than a nobody."
Another message from him reads, "I have been looking online, I would love to apply for a few other [shows]."
Three years later, Taite is now Ali's chosen one.
During Thursday's finale he expressed his love for the Bachelorette.
"I'm falling in love with you. I love you Ali."
This article originally appeared on Who.
