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Beauty and the Geek fans were sent into a frenzy on Monday after photos emerged of self-proclaimed 'awkward' nerd Jackson Palmer looking more like a runway model.
And the 19-year-old reality star has now reacted to claims he was a 'fake geek' on the Nine reality show, in a hilarious green-screen video shared on TikTok.
Jackson spoke in front of a viral Daily Mail Australia article which included several of his smouldering modelesque images.
Reaction: Beauty and the Geek's 'secret hottie' Jackson Palmer has reacted to claims he was a 'fake geek' on the Nine reality show, in a hilarious green-screen video shared on TikTok
'So according to this I have an extensive modelling career - first I've heard about it, but whoever hired me can you let me know so I can get some of that big dollar. Thank you,' he joked.
Fans were quick to comment under the funny video, with one writing: 'I feel like you were a fake geek.'
He quickly hit back: 'I heard from a reliable source you might not be correct,' to which the commenter replied in disbelief: 'But you look like The Kid Laroi?'
'The Kid Laroi looking geek,' Jackson defiantly added.
Geek to chic: Jackson missed out on a makeover on the Channel Nine show - but it appears he didn't need a stylist to change his entire look
Spitting image: One fan even likened Jackson's look to The Kid Laroi's (L), which caused him to respond: 'Kid Laroi-looking geek'. Pictured: The Australian rapper posing with Justin Bieber
Opinion: Fans were quick to comment on Jackson's post, with one saying they