He is said to have charmed the pants off the ladies at the very first cocktail party.
But it appears that new Bachelor Matthew Agnew was quite nervous before meeting his bachelorettes during filming for the program in Sydney, last Thursday.
Producers of the hit Channel 10 reality show were seen fetching the 31-year-old astrophysicist a stiff drink while he prepped for the soiree.
Here we go! Producers fetch new (and very nervous) Bachelor Matthew Agnew a stiff drink of straight whiskey as he prepares to meet the female contestants at the first cocktail
The hunky scientist was seen knocking back a tumbler of what appeared to be straight whiskey.
Matthew looked incredibly dashing in a black tuxedo as he sipped on his cocktail while a hair and makeup artist touched him up.
He laughed nervously
According to Monday's NW magazine, Matthew was an instant hit with the female contestants at the first cocktail party.
This season's diverse selection of women were reportedly smitten with the 'hot nerd' and charmed by his intelligence.
No wonder he needs a stiff drink! The hunky scientist was seen knocking back a tumbler of what appeared to be straight whiskey
'He seemed incredibly charming,' revealed an on-set source.
'And he had all the girls in fits of laughter and hanging off his every word.'
While last year's Bachelor, former rugby star Nick Cummins, struggled to impress the contestants early on, Matt's journey seems to be quite the opposite.
Meanwhile, the Melbourne-based academic told Woman's Day that he's looking for a woman who will complement his down-to-earth nature.
'I want someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and we can just have a laugh and fun together,' he said.
Dapper: Matthew looked incredibly dashing in a black tuxedo as he sipped on his cocktail while a hair and
