It was a true gift for fans when Matty J Johnson’s modelling career was unearthed during his time on The Bachelor – in particular, his starring role in a tampon commercial.
Now, the reality star turned podcast host has once again managed to make our day, blessing us with a throwback to another one of his modelling gigs.
WATCH: Matty J stars in a tampon commercial
Taking to Instagram, Matt shared a side-by-side photo comparison of himself walking an Ed Hardy 2009 runway show, and a snap of himself pictured today.
As per usual, the ex-Bachie took a light-hearted approach, poking fun at his own expense.
“Ed Hardy catwalk circa 2009 Vs present day… Just like a fine wine,” he wrote.
Matt then spoke about the photo on his podcast The Babble.
“It was actually my very first catwalk that I’ve ever done,” Matty revealed.
“It was at the very highbrow Gold Coast Fashion Week, which sadly is no longer with us.”
Matty’s fellow Bachelor alumni also jumped at the chance to have a dig at Matty’s modelling expertise.
Sam Wood commented on Matty J’s post: “This is the best. There’s only one way to go from Ed Hardy [up arrow emoji].”
Davey Lloyd, who appeared on Sam Frost’s season the The Bachelorette, also jumped in to joke that Matty hadn’t aged well at all.
“Fine mouldy wine,” Davey commented.
Matty J had fans in a frenzy in 2017 when his starring role in an ad for female sanitary brand, U by Kotex, which famously featured a furry beaver for a mascot, was unearthed online.
The TV ad originated in the same year as his Ed Hardy catwalk appearance, 2009, and features a shaggy haired 22-year-old Matthew.
“It aired on MTV and a few friends recognised it, but it’s safe to say I was never stopped in the street!” Matty told Woman’s Day of his TV cameo.
The handsome reality star also revealed to the Daily Telegraph he wasn’t always destined for a life on the silver screen, calling himself an “ugly duckling” in high school.
“I was pretty skinny and weedy in high school — I had really bad acne as well.
“I had to go to a lady to see my skin. I also had a growth spurt really quickly and so I was kind of gangly and with pimples.”
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