Wednesday 22 June 2022 01:14 AM Logie Awards 2022: ABC host Tony Armstrong addresses Bachelor rumours trends now Logie-winning ABC News Breakfast host Tony Armstrong breaks his silence on rumours he was asked to be The Bachelor By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:51 BST, 22 June 2022 | Updated: 01:12 BST, 22 June 2022 Viewcomments He was a bookies' favourite to be the next Bachelor before Channel 10 threw fans a curveball by hiring three non-famous men to fill the role. And Logie-winning ABC personality Tony Armstrong has now addressed the rumours, saying he was never personally approached with an offer. The 32-year-old, who is notoriously private when it comes to his love life, told The Herald Sun his management may have been contacted by producers, but the matter was never discussed with him. Logie-winning ABC personality Tony Armstrong has addressed rumours he was asked to be the next Bachelor, saying he was never personally approached with an offer 'They [producers] might have got onto my management but it never got to me,' said Tony, who is the sports presenter for ABC News Breakfast. 'I get anxiety just walking down here [the Logie Awards red carpet] so I can't imagine dating on TV.' Tony, who won the Silver Logie for Best New Talent at the TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night, had for months been one of the bookies' favourites to hand out roses as the next Bachelor. The 32-year-old, who is notoriously private when it comes to his love life, said his management may have been contacted by producers, but the matter was never discussed with him Speculation went into overdrive in May when he announced live on air he was taking time off work for an unspecified project. While he didn't reveal his plans for the break, ABC News Breakfast co-anchor Michael Rowland made a telling remark about Tony's mind being elsewhere during his last day at work. 'We've given Tony a break from presenting his final sports report because your mind is starting to turn... elsewhere as you finish your shift today,' he said. Choosing his words carefully, Armstrong replied: 'It's, er... I'm, er, taking a few weeks off the News Brekky couch. The great Catherine Murphy will be filling in for me.' Bachelor speculation went into overdrive in May when Tony announced live on ABC News Breakfast he was taking time off work for an unspecified project The ABC has a long history of sharing talent with Channel 10, with the likes of Todd Sampson and Waleed Aly making programs for both networks. Tony is also no stranger to the commercial broadcaster, having appeared on current affairs show The Project several times in the past. Fans and commentators, including gossip columnist Richard Reid, have long said the charismatic ex-footy player would be perfect for the role. But it seems Tony had other plans for his break, as Channel 10 went on to announce Jed McIntosh, Thomas Malucelli and Felix Von Hofe as the new Bachelors. But it seems Tony had other plans for his break, as Channel 10 went on to announce Jed McIntosh, Thomas Malucelli and Felix Von Hofe (pictured) as the new Bachelors Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility