Love down under? American Bachelor Nation stars Caroline Lunny and Alex Bordyukov tried their luck this season on Australia’s Bachelor in Paradise. They traveled thousands of miles only to hit it off with someone who (basically) lives in their own backyard. Is Chris Harrison behind this? Fans are convinced that the gorgeous pair is still together after their stay on the beach and there is some major social PDA to support these theories. Keep scrolling for more details!
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A Little History
Alex, 30, is a Russian-American model who hails from Michigan. He’s obviously smoking hot and his muscular physique easily caught the attention of fans.
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Looking for Love
The stud first appeared on our screens during Rachel Lindsay‘s season of The Bachelorette in 2017. His quick wit charmed the lawyer but he was eliminated during week 6.
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Brunette Beauty
Caroline, 28, is a former beauty queen turned real estate agent who lives in Florida. She’s sassy, hilarious and loves to have fun.
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Not a Match
The former Miss Massachusetts competed for Arie Luyendyk Jr.‘s heart during season 22 of The Bachelor where she stuck around until week 4.
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Love Around the World
The two Americans traveled to Fiji for the show and ended up connecting. They’re one of the more solid couples on the season and are so adorable together. Fans have a strong suspicion that they are still together.
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Immediate Attraction
Caroline posted a photo of Alex rubbing her shoulders during a week where the women were handing out roses. After her caption implied that he was being ~extra~ nice to score a rose, the reality star responded, “I didn’t do it for the rose! Simply wanted to help you shake the aches of the long flight to Fiji, out of the kindness of my heart!”
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Flirty, Flirty
Caroline poked a little fun at the Russian and said he was just alright looking after he posted a photo of his Paradise headshot. He replied, “They have you on record saying otherwise.” Oh, behave!
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Jokes
The two are notorious for being hilarious on social media. Alex posted a video joking around about having the power in the rose ceremony. Caroline quipped, “Should’ve said no to the rose,” with a laughing emoji. Clearly, she said yes.
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Second Try
Caroline previously had a short stint on the U.S. version of Bachelor in Paradise during season 5 but went home week 2. However, this time around, she had a new attitude and was ready for an adventure of a lifetime.
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Why Not?
“After Paradise U.S. (which if you saw, I was a nervous train wreck lol) … I said Paradise was NOT for me. But then Bachelor in Paradise *Australia* called,” Caroline divulged on Instagram when she announced that she would be giving reality TV another go.
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Fair Enough
She continued, “Let’s be real, I couldn’t say no to the idea of a Hemsworth brother. Because all Aussie blokes are Hemsworth boys, ammiright!? So I said YES and packed my bags and headed down under to Fiji.”
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Bright Horizons
Very good things must’ve happened because it sounds like the season ended on a ~very~ positive note. Her post concluded, “I’m excited to share this journey with you guys … it was the time of my life.”
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Quality Time
Caroline has been posting tons of videos and photos from the season and most of them (not surprising) include Alex. We have strong hopes for these two!
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Quick Connection?
Caroline didn’t arrive until episode 7 but she quickly felt a spark with Alex, who had been there since episode 1.
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A Twist of Fate
Alex had his hand in the AU Paradise dating pool since the beginning but admitted on camera, “I usually move pretty slow when it comes to building connections.”
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Caught Some Attention
Alex quickly caught the attention of the other contestants when he flaunted his toned body around the swimming pool. He dated around before hitting it off with Caroline.
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Other Familiar Faces
Florida native Connor Obrochta is also a cast member on the Aussie version of Paradise.
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Around the World
He competed for Becca Kufrin‘s heart last season on The Bachelorette and appeared during season 5 of Paradise. Hopefully, he found love in an unexpected place.
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Our Favorite Canadian
Daniel Maguire is a memorable contestant who also headed down under. He’s a personal trainer who loves working on his body and charming the ladies.
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More Appearances Than Nick Viall
The quirky Vancouver native first appeared on JoJo Fletcher‘s season of The Bachelorette and then also tried his luck on Paradise season 3 and 4. Sadly, he was eliminated during week 5 of his Fiji stay.
