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The Bachelor’s dress theory proves who wins Locky Gilbert’s heart

Even if Channel Ten are trying to throw us off the scent! - by Erin Doyle
  • 24 Sep 2020

Another day, another Bachelor conspiracy theory resurfaces!

But this time around, it appears Network Ten have finally cottoned on to the fact they’ve been inadvertently leaking the winner each year.

WATCH: Locky Gilbert plays Would You Rather?

Yep, it's that time of the year again when everyone is desperately trying to figure out who wins The Bachelor's heart before tonight's highly anticipated finale.

And as Bella Varelis and Irena Srbinovska fight for Survivor star Locky Gilbert’s affections, an oldie but a goodie has resurfaced.

Dubbed the "final dress two theory," the compelling fan-made hypothesis is that the top two's outfits subtly reveal who will ultimately win.

Irena Bella

The long-standing "dress theory" proves who will win The Bachelor (pictured left to right: this year's final two Irena Srbinovska and Bella Varelis)

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How, you may ask? Well, it's all to do with the colour of these finale two frocks.

Apparently, the theory dictates that whoever is wearing the lighter colour dress is the woman who will be crowned winner.

This year, however a spanner has been thrown into the works with both Irena and Bella wearing equally dark dresses (a ploy by producers to throw us off the scent?).

The Bachelor Chelsie Abbie

Last year, Chelsie McLeod (left) wore a slightly light shade than runner-up Abbie Chatfield (right).

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Bella is decked out in a stunning plum-hued Georgia Young Couture ensemble, while Irena wears a two-toned brown dress by Con Ilio.

With part of Irena’s dress made up of the lighter brown shade, this seemingly suggests she could have the edge over Bella, hinting she will win – but it will be close.

The fan theory has been doing the rounds for several years now and has held true in all seasons but one.

Last year, Chelsie wore a beautiful pale pink slip dress with light gold detailing on the bust, while Abbie is decked out in a sexy pewter halter-beck gown, meaning it was Chelsie who has captured astrophysicist Matt Agnew's heart.

The Bachelor Brittany Sophie

The Honey Badger's season with Brittany Hockley (left) and Sophie Tieman (right) was the only one the dress theory didn't hold true - because Nick picked no one.

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While the Honey Badger picked no one and therefore ruled himself ineligible, fans were convinced Brittany Hockley had the upper hand over her love rival Sophie Tieman, thanks her white ensembles versus Sophie's cream-coloured outfit.

Given Irena and Bella are both wearing dark outfits much like Sophie and Brittany were both dressed in light outfits, this could be a huge hint that this year’s winner and their romance with Locky is doomed to fail.

The Bachelor Laura Elise

Laura Byrne (left) got the best of Elise Stacey (right) when it came to Matty J

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In 2017, Laura Byrne won the heart of Matty J, but not before she stepped out in a white frock during the finale.

Unlucky-in-love Elise Stacey wore the darker shade of gold, and then went home broken-hearted.

The Bachelor Alex Nikki

Alex Nation's (left) gold dress was a hint Richie Strahan would pick her over Nikki Gogan (right).

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The year prior was Richie Strahan's season and in the official final two promotional shot, Alex Nation hinted at her eventual victory by wearing a stunning light gold gown.

This was in stark contrast to runner-up Nikki Gogan who donned a vibrant red lace dress.

Proving that the theory does in fact have a leg to stand on was Sam Wood's season in 2015.

The women vying for his heart in the finale were Snezana Markoski (dressed in a beaded white dress) and Lana Jeavons-Fellows (wearing a slightly darker baby blue frock).

The Bachelor Lana Snez

Sam Wood chose Snezana Markoski (right) over Lana Jeavons-Fellows (left) in 2015

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Again, it was the lighter hue and its wearer – aka Snez – who left the finale triumphant.

Even in Blake Garvey's controversial season, the "dress theory" proved correct as Sam Frost was proposed to while wearing a sparkling silver dress while runner-up Lisa Hyde was dumped in a plunging jet black gown.

The Bachelor Sam Lisa

Sam Frost's (left) silver gown was dead giveaway she would triumph over black-dress-clad Lisa Hyde (right)

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The original Australian Bachelor, Tim Robards, also picked a winner that was predicted by an outfit.

Winner and Tim's now-wife Anna Heinrich wore a light-coloured beaded ensemble while rejected bachelorette Rochelle Emanuel-Smith left rose-less in a bright pink dress.

So, will the dress theory predict the future once again? We can't wait to find out!

Tim robards final two

Anna Heinrich (left) won Tim Robards heart in white while Rochelle Emanuel-Smith (right) was given the flick.

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