Bachelorette 2018's Rob Colangelo used to date MAFS' Carly Bowyer

The Bachelorette's Rob used to date Carly from MAFS

When reality TV shows collide! - by Grace Back

The Bachelorette Australia 2018 contestant Rob Colangelo may be competing for Ali Oetjen's love, but she's not the only reality TV star he has dated!

The 29-year-old Italian plumber from Victoria once dated Married At First Sight Australia's Carly Bowyer!

Yep, Carly from MAFS who was original paired with Justin but then moved on with Troy Delmege before splitting in August this year.

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But now Rob is moving on as just one of the 18 men on this season of The Bachelorette.

Meet the other men here.

The Bachelorette premieres October 10 at 7:30pm on 10

Grace Back

Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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