MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • marie hair
  • Gifts
  • The Edit
  • Discount Codes
MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • marie hair
  • Gifts
  • The Edit
  • Discount Codes
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. News

Everything That Went Down On 'The Bachelorette' Australia Finale

It was one heck of an emotional rollercoaster - by marie claire
  • 26 Oct 2017
Everything That Went Down On 'The Bachelorette' Australia Finale

Tonight, after months of speculation and a whole lot of investigation into Instagram photos, interview answers, and whether or not someone peed in a pot plant, we finally found out the winner of The Bachelorette Australia and Sophie Monk's heart. 

The final two, Stu (separated, has four children and a vasectomy) and Jarrod (potential/definite stalker), flew to Fiji to meet Soph's family. 

bacheloretteau View Profile
2,916 likes - View Post on Instagram
Who will Sophie choose in the season finale of #BacheloretteAU? ❤ 7.30 tonight.

Stu was up first - which confused us a bit as the loser pretty much always meets the folks first - with Soph's sister jumping in to call him out about the rumours he's a 'playboy' - the publican was quick to clear things up, saying he's more than ready to settle down with Sophie.

"I'm extremely fond of Soph, extremely. I did come here to find happiness and I've found it," he told her family. 

stulaundy44 View Profile
1,706 likes - View Post on Instagram
Cannot even remember last time I was in a limo!!! Thanks @sophiemonk @bacheloretteau #thebachelorette #ten #networkten

Next up was Jarrod, who had the upper hand as he'd already met Soph's parents when they pretended to be taxi drivers early in the season.

He also handpicked flowers for Soph's mum - yeah, we see you, Jarrod.

The flowers obviously did the trick, with Sandy whipping Jarrod away for a private chat. Basically, Jarrod loves Sophie, Jarrod really loves Sophie. 

"I was falling for her weeks ago and after the hometown visit I'd fallen in love with her," he said. "Sophie has made it so much easier for me to just be me, I've put all my feelings on the line."

jarrodwoodgate View Profile
920 likes - View Post on Instagram
Thank you so much for such a beautiful home town date. Sharing this huge part of my life with you means so much to me. #BacheloretteAU #networkten #sophiemonk

After the lads left, Sophie sat down with her family to hear their opinions. "This is for you, this is for your future and you have to think about the rest of your life," Papa Monk told her.

The boys then each got one last day with Soph in Fiji. Jarrod and Soph took a helicopter around the island with Soph, who is afraid of heights, saying: "I only like to sit in safe places. Like the couch."

 "This is definitely my favourite date", Soph said as they ate lunch. Good ol' Jarrod replied: "I love this date, this is definitely my favourite date." The nation was seriously worried we were about to get another breadstick incident, but thankfully they pulled through. 

Jarrod then told Sophie he'd never felt this way about anyone, ever - and we mean ever - bringing her to tears and seriously worrying us what would happen if Soph were to not pick him.

The Bachelorette Australia GIFs - Find & Share on GIPHY

Stu was a little sweetheart at the beginning of his final date, saying: "I love seeing Sophie, I just get little heart flutters. I'm only human." 

He finally told Sophie that he's head over heels in love with her and it was pretty darn emotional.

Soph was crying, Stu was crying, I was crying. We were all crying. 

"I haven't wanted to rush anything and have wanted to make sure of my feelings but I'm sure, I'm sure and I'm just in love with you."

"You know my kids mean the world to me and I just hope they're happy for their dad," Stu said in between tears and man, oh man this is heavy stuff.

bacheloretteau View Profile
6,156 likes - View Post on Instagram
The finish line is near in the race for Sophie's heart. But who will she choose - Stu or Jarrod? #BacheloretteAU

Finally, it was upon us, the final rose ceremony. 

When Jarrod stepped out of the limo first, it became official: Stu Laundy was/is the winner of Soph's heart.

Poor Jarrod had absolutely no idea what he was walking into and the entire nation braced to watch his heart shatter into a billion little pieces. 

Friends GIFs - Find & Share on GIPHY

Soph started crying as she said, "in my head, you're everything I've ever wanted but my heart belongs to someone else." Jarrod then started crying and again, we're crying. 

After that painful process was over and done with, Soph had to compose herself because it was time to tell Stu he'd won her heart. Eeeeee. 

"I wanted to find someone that I'd spend the rest of my live with," Soph started. "I'm missing that one thing, I just wanted to find love."

"I've been thinking a lot about what you said on your last date and you told me that I've put you back together again. That made me feel so happy because it made me realise that for a relationship to work both people need to support each other," she continued.

"I have two really important things to tell you. The first thing is, I'm so sorry I misjudged you when I first met you, and the second thing is, I'm in love with you."

“I love everything about you, you have rescued me,” Stu said between tears, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you."

Crying. Crying again. Crying for the third time in an hour. 

sophiemonk View Profile
9,276 likes - View Post on Instagram
Finally WE can walk down the street and go to the supermarket 🌹 @bacheloretteau My love: @stulaundy44 Dress: @pallascouture Jewellery: @luke_rose_jewellery Styling: @kim_capital_l H&M: @helendowsleylashes #bacheloretteau

Congrats to the happy couple!

Stay tuned for our interview with the lovebirds tomorrow. 

  • News
  • The Bachelorette

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Marie Claire

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to Marie Claire

Recommended to you

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

The Best Twitter Reactions From The Finale Of 'The Bachelorette'

The Best Twitter Reactions From The Finale Of 'The Bachelorette'

The Bachelorette's Jarrod Says He Still Wants Sophie If Split Rumours Are True

The Bachelorette's Jarrod Says He Still Wants Sophie If Split Rumours Are True

The Bachelorette's Jarrod Admits He Still Loves Sophie Monk

The Bachelorette's Jarrod Admits He Still Loves Sophie Monk

Sophie Monk Opens Up About Her Split From Stu Laundy

Sophie Monk Opens Up About Her Split From Stu Laundy

{headline}

{headline}

Sophie Monk Confirms Split From Stu Laundy

Sophie Monk Confirms Split From Stu Laundy

Now People Are Saying Sophie Monk Has A Secret Melbourne Boyfriend

Now People Are Saying Sophie Monk Has A Secret Melbourne Boyfriend

Stu Laundy Says 'Bachelorette' Break Up Rumours Are Affecting His Family

Stu Laundy Says 'Bachelorette' Break Up Rumours Are Affecting His Family

{headline}

{headline}

Sophie Monk Finally Addresses Rumours Of Split With Stu Laundy

Sophie Monk Finally Addresses Rumours Of Split With Stu Laundy

Radio Star Em Rusciano Says Sophie Monk "Played Everyone" On 'The Bachelorette'

Radio Star Em Rusciano Says Sophie Monk "Played Everyone" On 'The Bachelorette'

Sophie Monk And Stu Laundy Respond To Break Up Rumours

Sophie Monk And Stu Laundy Respond To Break Up Rumours

The Bachelorette's Sophie Monk Responds To Rumours Of Split With Winner Stu Laundy

The Bachelorette's Sophie Monk Responds To Rumours Of Split With Winner Stu Laundy

Bachelorette Runner-Up Jarrod Set To Write A Tell-All Memoir

Bachelorette Runner-Up Jarrod Set To Write A Tell-All Memoir

Sophie Monk And Stu Laundy Reveal IVF Plans

Sophie Monk And Stu Laundy Reveal IVF Plans

So… Jarrod Might Actually Win The Bachelorette

So… Jarrod Might Actually Win The Bachelorette

MarieClaire
  • About Us
  • Discount Codes
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
MarieClaire Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Discount Codes
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • Elle
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • beautyheaven
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Practical Parenting
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Marie Claire

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to Marie Claire-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to Marie Claire