Brooke Blurton Confirms Single Status Amid Past Relationships and Focus on Mental Health
Brooke Blurton, the first Indigenous Bachelorette in Australia, confirmed she is single as of March 2024. Despite having shared a brief romantic connection with a mystery man, she clarified that she is not in a relationship, expressing how overwhelming her past breakups have been. After her public romance with contestant Darvid Garayeli ended in early 2022, fans are left wondering about her current love life, while Brooke continues to focus on her mental health advocacy.
After years of fan requests, Brooke Blurton was finally chosen as the Bachelorette by the network, marking a significant development in the dating reality show franchise. Having won hearts during Nick Cummins' season of The Bachelor in 2018, Brooke took the plunge again in 2021, but her relationship with Darvid Garayeli ended in early 2022, leaving fans curious about her current romantic status.
Brooke Blurton's Current Relationship Status
As of March 2024, Brooke Blurton remains single, a fact she confirmed to Daily Mail Australia, stating, "I'm so single it hurts." Following her stint on the show, she has chosen to keep her romance out of the spotlight. Recently, however, she was spotted kissing an unidentified man on a beach in Mooloolaba, Queensland, reigniting interest in her love life. Prior to this, Brooke mentioned on Instagram that she was processing the end of a recent private relationship.
Brooke's Journey on The Bachelorette
Brooke Blurton's last prominent relationship was with Darvid Garayeli, whom she connected with on The Bachelorette. Their romance extended beyond the show, with the couple moving in together in Melbourne. Unfortunately, this relationship came to an abrupt end in early 2022. Darvid announced their split on social media, implying that while they thought they were right for each other, circumstances had changed. Brooke expressed her shock at the news, acknowledging that it was overwhelming for her as well.
Brooke's Initial Encounter with the Franchise
Brooke first became a fan favorite on Nick Cummins' season of The Bachelor in 2018, where her earnestness won over audiences. Despite being a finalist, she made the surprising choice to leave the show, feeling that her chemistry with Nick was not reciprocated. She elaborated on this during her appearance on Bachelor in Paradise, revealing that her decision was influenced by a realization that Nick would not select anyone in the end.
Romantic Interactions on Bachelor in Paradise
In 2019, following her Bachelor journey, Brooke made headlines during her time on Bachelor in Paradise. She shared notable chemistry with Alex Nation, even making reality television history with a same-sex kiss. However, Brooke later criticized the authenticity of their connection, stating that much of what was portrayed did not reflect her true experiences on the show. Additionally, she revealed that her expressions of affection for Alex Nation were directed at another contestant named Alex.
Brooke's Relationships After Bachelor in Paradise
After her time on reality television, Brooke attempted to find love with other individuals, including a brief relationship with Perth pilot Nick Power, which ended in early 2020. The media speculated on her potential return as the Bachelorette, but rumors of new romantic interests, including a flirtation with musician G Flip, surfaced. Despite public speculation, Brooke later clarified that her connection with G Flip was not a romantic one.
Brooke's Dating Experiences and Confirmed Friendships
Brooke has been open about her dating attempts with other celebrities, including requests to take Abbie Chatfield out on dates. These attempts ended with ambiguous outcomes, with each side misinterpreting intentions. More recently, her attendance at an AFL game alongside player Jed Bews led to further speculation, which Brooke dismissed, clarifying that they are simply good friends and she was there to support family.
