Did Matty J eliminate the 2018 Bachelorette tonight?
Here are the 18 men competing for Sophieâs heart:
Victorian contestants
Queensland contestants
NSW contestants
WA contestants
Is that more than normal?
No, last year also had 18 men.
No contestants from SA or Tas as usual? Iâm totally surprised by that, really I am! 
They do have a screening process. 
There is no contestant from Tasmania, but one from South Australia: 24-year-old restaurant manager Harry.
Sponsors Find The Perfect Match.
The Bachelorette Australia With Sophie Monk.
Starts 7.30pm This Wednesday.
The Bachelorette Australia has rekindled its romance with new and returning brand partners this year, with Network Ten and Multi Channel Network (âMCNâ) announcing Maybelline New York, One Night In Mexico, Mitsubishi Motors Australia, DAILIES TOTAL1, eHarmony, Sukin and Underworks have joined the new season of the hit show as sponsors.
The third season of the multi-screen phenomenon premieres at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 September on TEN and stars much-loved singer, actor and funny girl, Sophie Monk.
Returning as the exclusive make-up partner and helping the sparks fly faster is Maybelline New York, which will also curate a New York-inspired date on the TV Week Logie Award-nominated series.
One Night In Mexico will highlight its new taco range and fresh take on Mexican food, and launch a consumer promotion to win a The Bachelorette Australia-inspired finale party in Sydney, including a meet and greet with host Osher GĂźnsberg. Full details for the contest will be announced soon.
Mitsubishi is the official vehicle partner this season, helping transport Sophie and the Bachelors on their romantic dates and dream getaways in the comfort of the latest Mitsubishi ASX and Pajero models, plus giving viewers the chance to win a brand new Mitsubishi ASX.
DAILIES TOTAL1 are also on board this year, highlighting the exceptional comfort of its contact lenses, including through a television commercial produced by Network Tenâs Commercial Integration department.
Network Ten Executive General Manager, Revenue and Client Partnerships, Rod Prosser, said: âSophie is a home-grown talent who is known for making Australia laugh with her self-deprecating humour.
âHer down-to-earth, mass appeal across all age groups has resonated incredibly well with big-name brands who are thrilled to complement Sophieâs new search for love through brand-driven integrations.
âSophieâs funny, honest and endearing qualities, along with the success of the much-loved franchise and the showâs committed fan base, has seen interest in the series at an all-time high and helped us secure a significant uplift in sponsor revenue this year,â he said.
MCN Content and Brand Partnerships Director, Tania Jones, said: âThe Bachelorette Australia has become one of TENâs most engaging reality programs, helping brands experience powerful business outcomes across the first two series. This immersive viewing environment, coupled with the star power of a well-known Australian celebrity such as Sophie Monk, will provide even greater pull and intrigue for audiences in series three.
âHigher audience engagement means deeper and stronger connections for advertisers and consumers. We are delighted to work with our returning brand partner Maybelline New York and new partners One Night In Mexico, Mitsubishi Motors Australia, DAILIES TOTAL1, eHarmony, Sukin and Underworks across this next quest for love.â
Why didnât the producers keep Hyundai as vehicle partner from The Bachelor?
I doubt that the producers have anything to do with securing partnerships around sponsorship, as the above article eludes to that is managed by MCN.
Itâs probably best to keep the shows independent in that sense and maximise any potential opportunities and revenue with new or different sponsors across both series rather than offering say Hyundai the opportunity to sponsor both at a cheaper rate.
Because they were offered more money by another company.
Lots of radio adverts for The Bachelorette in Brisbane - even River 949.
Great first episode. Casting is a bit off though. Majority of the men are far too young for Sophie.
On The Project she said there is only one older than her.
Did anyone get the impression she hasnât found anyone?
This is the craziest opening episode to any season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette in Australia I have seen. From the ways the men tried to impress Sophie at the front lawn, the introduction of double delight rose, Ryanâs rude interruption of Sophie before she could make her speech (I want to hear her speak to the whole group! Why did Sophie give Ryan a rose?) to the funny antics of most of the contestants including Sam running around in his long johns⌠That was one hell of an episode.
She has already revealed to much in radio interviews (especially with Kyle and Jackie O). Ten probably told her to shut up! 
She revealed she has found someone and is in love.
Donât they always reveal that they have found someone in interviews?
Great first Ep, Sophie is amazing as expected.