In a plot twist worthy of reality television itself, media personality Abbie Chatfield has been utterly blindsided by her own mother. Lorelle Chatfield has secretly signed up for the Australian version of The Golden Bachelor, a revelation that unfolded not in private, but for all of social media to see.
The hilarious and slightly tense family drama began when Abbie took to her Instagram Stories, sharing a direct message from a producer on the show. The message politely asked if she was aware her mother was applying, to which a shocked Abbie responded: "This is how I found out. I am deceased."
She immediately confronted her mother, Lorelle, texting her: "WTF MUM!? A GOLDEN BACHELOR PRODUCER JUST MESSAGED ME!?!?" The mother's reply was brilliantly nonchalant, simply stating, "It's for fun." She then cheekily asked if Abbie could put in a good word for her with the producers.
A Social Media Spectacle
Abbie, never one to miss a beat for content, documented the entire exchange for her legion of followers. Her disbelief was palpable as she filmed herself reacting to the news, captioning the video: "My mum is going on Golden Bachelor. This is not a joke."
She expressed a mix of horror and amusement, stating she would have to "disown" her mother if she made it onto the show. The potential for cringe-worthy moments was not lost on her, as she imagined her mum discussing her sex life or dating history on national television.
Lorelle's Golden Opportunity
Lorelle, for her part, appears ready to step into the spotlight. Her application for the show, which features senior singles looking for love, is now public knowledge thanks to her daughter's viral reaction.
The situation presents a unique and awkward scenario for Abbie, a former Bachelor contestant herself and now a prominent critic and commentator on the very franchise her mother is seeking to join. The irony of becoming a 'nepo baby' to a reality TV star mother was not lost on her, leaving her fans in stitches.
This unexpected family saga has set the stage for what could be the most meta and talked-about storyline of the upcoming Golden Bachelor season, proving that when it comes to the Chatfields, the drama is always family-affair.
