Who is Leah Costa from Bachelor in Paradise?

Leah Costa competed for the love of Matty J in season five of The Bachelor but was sent home relatively early in episode seven.

The 25-year-old is renowned for an awkward moment when she told Matty’s sister Kate that she had once worked as a topless waitress – which caused apparent outrage amongst The People – despite the fact that Blake Garvey, Fireman Cam and Lee Elliot had been linked to similar pursuits.

Leah describes herself as “unapologetically me” and a “free spirit” and “architecture slave,” on her Instagram, and according to her LinkedIn profile, currently works in Event Management & Promotional Staffing and has just finished her studies in Construction Management and Architecture.

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During her stint on The Bachelor she became close friends with fellow contestant Jen Hawke and gave her a shoutout on her Instagram after she was evicted.

“You are better than anything I ever could have hoped for. In hell I found a little piece of heaven in you,” Leah wrote on her Instagram.

I know we can’t seem to catch a break and sometimes it feels like the whole world is conspiring against us. But damn the stars, I choose you. And no matter what the odds, no challenge or obstacle will ever be enough to stand in our way. I love you @jolfie. You are better than anything I ever could have hoped for ???? In hell I found a little piece of heaven in you #thebachelor #TheBachelorAU #bachy #bachie #mattyj #rose #cocktailparty #dressups #bestie #bffl #memories #love #beautaplin

A post shared by Leah Costa (@leahpcosta) on Aug 16, 2017 at 3:08am PDT

Since her Bachelor stint Leah’s been linked with The Project presenter and comedian Tommy Little. She also reportedly dated David Witko from Sam Frost’s season of The Bachelorette.

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