Rumoured Bachelor winner Holly Kingston scores the first 'date' with Jimmy Nicholson - as it's revealed she's actually an actress
She's rumoured to win Bachelor Jimmy Nicholson's heart, but it's been revealed that Holly Kingston is actually an actress.
In addition to securing the first 'date' during Wednesday's premiere episode, Holly's profile on IMDb - an online database for people in the entertainment industry - was revealed.
According to IMDb, the 27-year-old is an 'actress', despite her career being listed as 'marketing manager' on the show.
That's show business: She's rumoured to win Bachelor Jimmy Nicholson's heart, but it's been revealed that Holly Kingston is actually an actress
She has one credit to her name, having previously appeared on the 2015 TV series, Ready for This, playing a character named 'Alice'.
In addition to acting, Holly has also worked as an ambassador for charity Weave Youth & Community Services, where she was also listed as an 'actress'.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Network 10 for comment.
Hmm: In addition to securing the first 'date' during Wednesday's premiere episode, Holly's profile on IMDb - an online database for people in the entertainment industry - was revealed
Acting up: According to IMDb, the 27-year-old is an 'actress', despite her career being listed as 'marketing manager' on the show
After arriving at The Bachelor mansion, Holly swiftly pulled Jimmy, 31, aside, convincing him to take a 'breather'.
'I feel like this is a crazy night for you. What are your thoughts on taking a little breather?' she coyly asked him.
She then lured him away to 'a good little wine bar', leaving the airline pilot momentarily stunned.
Double life: She has one credit to her name, having previously appeared on the 2015 TV series, Ready for This, playing a character named 'Alice'
Sweeping him off his feet: After arriving at The Bachelor mansion, Holly swiftly pulled Jimmy Nicholson aside, convincing him to take a 'breather'
'Having this little sit down with Holly over a glass of wine, I'm just feeling really relaxed. It's flirty, it's fun. This feels like a real first date,' he reflected.
Acknowledging their spark, Holly added: 'He's so lovely and just makes you feel so comfortable... Oh, he's nice. I like him.'
Betting odds suggest the outcome of The Bachelor may have been leaked, leading to speculation there could be an internal mole hunt to find the alleged culprit.
Cheers: She then lured him away to 'a good little wine bar', leaving the airline pilot momentarily stunned
Online bookmakers are already tipping one contestant to win with very short odds - which suggests a degree of insider knowledge.
Holly is the clear favourite to win Jimmy's heart, according to both Sportsbet and TAB.
As of Wednesday morning, precisely 12 hours before the season launch, Holly had odds of $1.95 on Sportsbet and just $1.15 on TAB.
Odds: Betting odds suggest the outcome of The Bachelor may have been leaked, leading to speculation there could be an internal mole hunt to find the 'culprit'. Here: Jimmy Nicholson
Meanwhile, Sportsbet is tipping Brooke Cleal for runner-up and Chanel Tang for third place.
TAB is tipping Ashleigh Freckleton and Hannah Norman for second and third place respectively.
Holly's extremely short odds suggest some degree of insider knowledge that she is a strong contender to win.
Clear favourite: The ninth season of the Channel 10 dating show is set to premiere on Wednesday night, but online bookmakers are already tipping Holly to win with very short odds, which suggests a degree of insider knowledge
The Bachelor is filmed in advance and there are plenty of people - including the cast, crew and publicists - who know the outcome.
It's possible one of these insiders leaked the result, causing a surge in online bets.
Alternatively, somebody close to production may have let slip the ending to a friend, partner or family member, who in turn spread the news.
Short odds: As of Wednesday morning, precisely 12 hours before the season launch, Holly has odds of $1.95 on Sportsbet (website pictured)
Numbers game: Meanwhile, TAB is tipping her to win with even shorter odds of $1.15
Probe: If someone has leaked the result, then Channel 10 and Warner Bros. will no doubt be launching an internal mole hunt to find the culprit. Pictured: the cast of The Bachelor
If someone has leaked the result, then Channel 10 and producers Warner Bros. will no doubt be launching an internal mole hunt to find the culprit.
What's more, Daily Mail Australia previously reported Jimmy was instantly attracted to Holly after 'falling for her infectious smile', citing a production insider.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
Numbers game: However, there are several other reasons why Holly may have such short odds. For example, the bookies may have researched her chances of winning based on fan speculation online or by analysing trailers and other publicity material