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Okay, prepare yourself.

We're about to shatter any remaining hopes and dreams you have about Locky Gilbert's season of The Bachelor.

You see, it has come to our attention that a large number of this year's contestants are actually... actors.

The Bachelor's Locky Gilbert decorates a cake while answering rapid fire questions. Post continues below.

We're not exactly talkingHome and Awaylevel actors here. But there's plenty of evidence to suggest that at least a handful of this season's contestants may have been looking for their ~big break~ on the reality show.

From intruder Kaitlyn Hoppe to fan favourite Nicole Campbell, the talent profiles and headshots of several Bachelorcontestants have surfaced online.

So without further ado, let us present a very important investigation into which contestants onThe Bachelorare actually actors.

Bella Varelis

For the past few weeks, rumours have been circulating about front-runner Bella Varelis and her rumoured career in acting.

In mid-August, formerBig Brothercontestant Michael Beveridge claimed that Bella was previously signed to an influencer management company, which he used to run with his ex-girlfriend.

"She said she was moving to Los Angeles. Bella wanted to be an actress, or wants to be an actress," he said on the Friendship Rosepodcast.

This week, however, Bella denied the allegations, setting the record straight on Instagram.

"I've never moved to LA, I've never wanted or tried to be an actress in Australia, never wanted or tried to get work in LA and certainly am not acting onThe Bachelor," Bella said.

"People like to fabricate stories in order to maintain some sort of relevance and feel important. It’s unfortunate that you and many other people have believed it but I can confirm – my tears weren’t acting, they were real (hence why you’d think it was bad acting – because it wasn’t acting at all)."

Clare Lange