Logie Awards 2022: ABC host Tony Armstrong addresses Bachelor rumours

He was a bookies’ favourite to be the next Bachelor before Channel 10 threw fans a curveball by hiring three non-famous men to fill the role. 

And Logie-winning ABC personality Tony Armstrong has now addressed the rumours, saying he was never personally approached with an offer. 

The 32-year-old, who is notoriously private when it comes to his love life, told The Herald Sun his management may have been contacted by show producers, but the matter was never discussed with him. 

Logie-winning ABC personality Tony Armstrong has addressed rumours he was asked to be the next Bachelor, saying he was never personally approached with an offer 

‘They [producers] might have got onto my management but it never got to me,’ said Tony, who is the sports presenter for ABC News Breakfast. 

Tony has for several months been one of the bookies’ favourites to hand out roses as the next Bachelor.

Speculation went into overdrive when the TV host announced he was taking time off work for an unspecified project in May.

The AFL player-turned-ABC News Breakfast sports presenter denied claims he was going to appear on the dating show

While he didn’t reveal his plans for the break, his co-anchor Rowland made a telling remark about Armstrong’s mind being elsewhere during his last day at work.

‘We’ve given Tony a break from presenting his final sports report because your mind is starting to turn… elsewhere as you finish your shift today,’ he said.

Choosing his words carefully, Armstrong replied: ‘It’s, er… I’m, er, taking a few weeks off the News Brekky couch. The great Catherine Murphy will be filling in for me.’

‘I get anxiety just walking down here [the Logies red carpet] so I can’t imagine dating on TV,’ he said

The ABC has a long history of sharing talent with Channel 10, with the likes of Todd Sampson and Waleed Aly making programs for both networks.

Armstrong is also no stranger to the commercial broadcaster, having appeared on current affairs show The Project several times in the past.

Fans and commentators, including gossip columnist Richard Reid, have long said the charismatic ex-footy player would be perfect for the role.

Casting for The Bachelor’s tenth season began in January, with ‘single women and men between the ages of 21 and 50’ invited to apply.

Tony has for several months been one of the bookies’ favourites to hand out roses as the next Bachelor

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