MAFS’ Carly was a big reason why Rob went on The Bachelorette

Eliza Velk
·Junior Lifestyle & Entertainment Producer

Last night’s episode of The Bachelorette saw the front-runner Rob Colangelo’s time sadly came to an end after Ali Otejen began questioning their compatibility.

And while it seemed to be Rob’s heated conversation with Ali’s loved ones – where he asked if she had ‘done the work,’ to move on from her past mistakes – that sparked their downfall, speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle, Rob revealed he wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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It’s sad to say goodbye to what could have been. However what is meant for us will Never miss us, and what misses us was never meant for us at all.

A post shared by Rob Colangelo 🌹 (@rob_colangelo) on Oct 31, 2018 at 3:05am PDT

“I kind of didn’t get the answers that I wanted out of her about her having done the work and whether she was truly ready for that relationship,” he said.

“But I stand by my convictions and I feel like they were valid questions to ask and I’d ask them again any day.”

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Big drama tonight, better dress up for the occasion. Get ready 7:30 tonight on TEN @bacheloretteau

A post shared by Rob Colangelo 🌹 (@rob_colangelo) on Oct 17, 2018 at 10:58pm PDT

The 29-year-old plumber then revealed that it was actually his ex-girlfriend Carly Bowyer from Married At First Sight who inspired him to go on the show in the first place.

“I did watch her on that show, the first few episodes were a bit awkward but after that, I think it was good… I was rooting for her and hoping she found love out of it, which she did,” Rob said.

“After catching up with her after she got back and hearing how positive her experience was, I kind of just applied and thought, it worked for her, it could work for me.”

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Derby day with my girl!

A post shared by Rob Colangelo 🌹 (@rob_colangelo) on Nov 2, 2013 at 12:20am PDT

Unfortunately, things didn’t work out in the long term for Carly either, after announcing her split from fellow MAFS contestant Troy Delmege in August this year.

Could this mean there is potential for Rob and Carly to reunite?

Well, “never say never,” Rob teased.

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It's with a heavy heart that I tell you that Troy and I have decided to part ways. 9 months ago, we threw ourselves head first into a relationship, that despite all odds, felt like it was destined to be. We fell in love and experienced some of the most real and amazing moments together that I will never forget. We wanted this more than anything and have fought for each other to the end so it’s heartbreaking that we've had to make the incredibly difficult decision that our lives no longer align and we are unable to make this work. Troy, my darling, you are something special. You're my best friend and I will always be here for you. It's the end of this chapter but it's not goodbye 🖤

A post shared by Carly Bowyer (@carlybowyer) on Aug 29, 2018 at 2:08am PDT

But either way, it might not be the last we hear of the handsome brunette, who admitted he’s keen on returning to our screens for Bachelor in Paradise.

“Definitely, if I got asked I would love to go. I’m still hoping to find love in my life and you never know where it’s going to be… it could be in paradise.”

Oh, and FYI, he would “definitely make time,” for chatting to Brooke and Cass who were recently confirmed to be on the show.

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