Before she was onThe Bachelorette, Angie Kent graced our screens onGoggleboxalongside her friend and housemate, Yvie Jones.

But Angie and Yvie had a third housemate Tom, who we never saw because, apparently, the casting agents didn’t want him on the show.

Tom is 38-years-old and has Down syndrome and diabetes, and according to Angie, he’s also one of her best friends.

Angie and Tom appeared onThe Projecton Wednesday night to talk about the need for more support for people with disabilities.

They also aimed to “raise community awareness around the amazing work carers, support workers, friends, family and housemates do.”

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Watch Angie and Tom’s interview on The Project. Post continues after video.

Angie – along with Yvie – lived with Tom and acted as his carer for three and a half years in inner Western Sydney. The three of them quickly became like

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When Tom turned 21, his parents bought him a house so he could live his life more independently. F

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Tom is now living with his friend and new carer, Scott Thompson, after Yvie moved to Melbourne to hostFox FM’sbreakfast show and Angie moved out.

But he still gets to see Angie onThe Bachelorette. Although, he doesn’t enjoy watching her kiss guys on the show.

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While they might not be housemates anymore, Angie says Tom is living his best life.