“A familiar face will return to Australian television screens, making history on one of the country’s most successful programs.

“Network 10 announced on Thursday that Brooke Blurton, 26, will be Australia’s next Bachelorette.

“The youth worker from Western Australia will become the first Indigenous, and first openly bisexual woman to be the central figure of the program.

“Blurton, a Noongar-Yamatji woman, said in a statement she was excited for her opportunity to be the next Bachelorette.

“”I’ve done it twice before and now, having the opportunity to choose my person and who I want in my life, is a truly unique and special experience,” she said.”

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