He’s the newly appointed Bachelor, and Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert has already been hard at work filming scenes for the upcoming series.
On Monday, the 30-year-old former Survivor star was spotted frolicking on a yacht in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay with a mystery brunette.
Both clad in swimsuits, it wasn’t long before Locky and his female companion found themselves in the water, where he handed her a red rose.
Working it: He’s the newly appointed Bachelor, and Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert has already been hard at work filming scenes for the upcoming series
A camera crew was never far from the couple, capturing their every move throughout the romantic outing.
Stepping onto the yacht, Locky and his date were dressed casually, wearing their clothes over their bathing suits.
Locky teamed a cream-coloured button-up shirt with his blue floral print boardshorts, and wore white sneakers.
Day date: On Monday, the 30-year-old former Survivor star was spotted frolicking on a yacht in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay with a mystery brunette
Making TV magic: A camera crew was never far from the couple, capturing their every move throughout the romantic outing
Keeping it casual: Stepping onto the yacht, Locky and his date were dressed casually, wearing their clothes over their bathing suits
Meanwhile, his date opted for a printed mini-dress over her black bikini.
Lying side-by-side on a sunbed on the deck of the yacht, the couple enjoyed a romantic picnic, complete with a bottle of Champagne.
As they lazed on cushions, a cameraman hovered over them, capturing the cosy moment.
Caught on camera: As they lazed on cushions, a cameraman hovered over them, capturing the cosy moment
Bonding: Lying side-by-side on a sunbed on the deck of the yacht, the couple enjoyed a romantic picnic, complete with a bottle of Champagne
Getting cosy: At one stage, the woman cuddled up to Locky, who wrapped an arm around her waist, while a bouquet of flowers lay behind them
At one stage, the woman cuddled up to Locky, who wrapped an arm around her waist, while a bouquet of flowers lay behind them.
They later stripped off their clothes and enjoyed a swim in the ocean, carefully climbing down a ladder on the side of the yacht.
After helping her find her footing, Locky smiled down at his companion as she made her way down the ladder first.
Dive in: They later stripped off their clothes and enjoyed a swim in the ocean, carefully climbing down a ladder on the side of the yacht
Making waves: Shortly after being announced as the latest Bachelor last week, Locky confirmed the exciting news on his Instagram
Bringing sexy back: They continued their flirt fest in the water, sticking close as they bobbed in the sea, with Locky’s date clinging onto his back
They continued their flirt fest in the water, sticking close as they bobbed in the sea, with Locky’s date clinging onto his back.
The smiling couple seemed to have had a great time, chatting and laughing, before sharing a passionate kiss.
Locky then handed the woman one of the show’s trademark red roses, and she happily accepted the flower as a cameraman in snorkel gear captured the moment.
Locking lips: The smiling couple seemed to have had a great time, chatting and laughing, before sharing a passionate kiss
Roses are red: Locky then handed the woman one of the show’s trademark red roses, and she happily accepted the flower
‘Pack your bags Australia, I am beyond excited to be announced as this year’s Bachelor and cannot wait to share this epic romantic adventure with you all,’ Locky wrote on Instagram of becoming The Bachelor
Feeling smug: Locky’s date seemed thrilled to be receiving a rose, playfully tucking it between her teeth
They then swam back over to the ladder, with a crew member on hand to assist them back onto the boat.
Clutching the stem of the rose between her teeth, the woman proceeded to climb back up the ladder, with Locky right behind her.
They then dried off on the deck of the yacht, before reaching for their clothes.
Looking for love: In an interview with 10 play last Tuesday, Locky said he was finally ready to ‘find love’
Gritted teeth: Clutching the stem of the rose between her teeth, the woman proceeded to climb back up the ladder, with Locky right behind her
Helping hand: They then swam back over to the ladder, with a crew member on hand to assist them back onto the boat
Flexing some muscle: Locky showed off his muscular physique as he climbed back onto the boat
Shortly after being announced as the latest Bachelor last week, Locky confirmed the exciting news on his Instagram.
‘There’s no denying I’ve had some incredible, heart-stopping experiences for both work and fun, but this takes the cake,’ he wrote.
‘Pack your bags Australia, I am beyond excited to be announced as this year’s Bachelor and cannot wait to share this epic romantic adventure with you all.’
Readjusting herself: The woman was seen adjusting her bikini bottoms after climbing up out of the water
‘I really want to find love. I’m pretty content with my life at the moment. I go on these crazy adventures, but I’d love someone to share the memories with,’ he said
Drip dry: They then dried off on the deck of the yacht, before reaching for their clothes and getting dressed
‘This is an amazing opportunity to hopefully find someone special at the end,’ he told 10 play of becoming the next Bachelor
And in an interview with 10 play last Tuesday, he said he was finally ready to ‘find love’.
‘I really want to find love. I’m pretty content with my life at the moment. I go on these crazy adventures, but I’d love someone to share the memories with,’ he said.
‘I’ve got best friends, but I want to find that one best friend that I can spend the rest of my life with. This is an amazing opportunity to hopefully find someone special at the end.’
Reach out: Locky was seen holding his date’s dress up as she leant over and reached for her shoes