On last night’s episode of The Bachelorette our collective hearts broke a little when Sophie Monk sent Apollo home.
She had to do it.
They’d been to the opera. Heard singing in a different language. Had a chat about their future and learned that, where Apollo is thinking about magician stunts in straight-jackets and helicopters, Sophie is thinking about marriage and (probably) kids.
It was clear: Things between the 24-year-old magician and the 37-year-old pop star, actress and Bachelorette had to come to an end.
Problem is, it was awkward.
After Sophie told Apollo she didn’t think he was ready to settle down, and he told her he could see himself getting married in “the next four to six years”, all we heard was… crickets. (Or, as Sophie would say, “cricket cricket cricket”.)
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Now, the man himself has given an explanation for his timeframe and also for the awkwardness. He’s also said good things about Sophie (as he should) and he’s thanked the people who’ve supported him along the way.
“Definitely not the ending I’d hoped for, three to six years was meant to be my reply for kids but I crumbled,” Apollo posted to Instagram late last night.
“Sophie is an absolutely amazing woman in every way and I wish her all the happiness I know she’ll make the right decision and end up with an awesome partner who’ll treat her right.”
Top Comments
He can rest assured that it would not have made any difference to the outcome if he had said 3-6 years for kids. When a 37 woman is ready, she was ready yesterday. Starting to try at 40 is not what Sophie would have in mind. You guys are just born too far apart, otherwise you'd have been a dream match. Unfortunately you're simply at different life stages, and it can't be helped. I hope to see your career blossom though Apollo!