Meet The Bachelorette’s campest suitor ever: Jake Ricciardo looks fabulous in modelling photos after delighting fans with his flamboyant entrance dressed as Cupid
His arrival dressed as Cupid on Wednesday night’s season premiere of The Bachelorette made him an instant standout.
And judging by Jake Ricciardo’s Instagram account, the explosives handler has a passion for fashion and a flair for all things fabulous.
In one image, the handsome 26-year-old shows off his chiselled torso in an American flag jacket and trendy cotton pants.
He’s a star! Jake Ricciardo’s arrival dressed as Cupid on Wednesday night’s season premiere of The Bachelorette made him an instant standout
In another photo, Jake poses confidently in a leather jacket with no shirt underneath.
Staring sultrily into the camera, he tips a newsboy hat on his head and flexes his ripped six-pack abs.
The Italian stallion and self-described creative is open about being in touch with his softer side, having grown up in a house filled with strong women.
![Hot stuff! In one image, the handsome 26-year-old shows off his chiselled torso in an American flag jacket and trendy cotton pants](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34126128-8817385-image-a-27_1602119033928.jpg?resize=634%2C793&ssl=1)
Hot stuff! In one image, the handsome 26-year-old shows off his chiselled torso in an American flag jacket and trendy cotton pants
![No shirt, no worries! In another photo, Jake poses confidently in a leather jacket with no shirt underneath](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34126132-8817385-image-a-28_1602119040662.jpg?resize=634%2C793&ssl=1)
No shirt, no worries! In another photo, Jake poses confidently in a leather jacket with no shirt underneath
He also admits that he’s often misjudged due to his style, telling 10 Play: ‘Probably the way I dress. People either hate it or love it.’
‘I think my flamboyance and fashion will make me stand out. Just a little,’ he added.
The aspiring model also revealed how he keeps fit, saying: ‘I have found yoga, running and meditation are the best ways for me to unwind! I’m all for that Zen vibe.’
![Fashion model? Jake resembles a top model in stylish photos on his Instagram account](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34126130-8817385-image-m-36_1602119105722.jpg?resize=306%2C550&ssl=1)
![Fashion model? Jake resembles a top model in stylish photos on his Instagram account](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34126124-8817385-image-a-37_1602119114471.jpg?resize=306%2C550&ssl=1)
Fashion model? Jake resembles a top model in stylish photos on his Instagram account
![Creative: The Italian stallion and self-described creative is open about being in touch with his softer side, having grown up in a house filled with strong women](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34126122-8817385-image-a-40_1602119152448.jpg?resize=634%2C476&ssl=1)
Creative: The Italian stallion and self-described creative is open about being in touch with his softer side, having grown up in a house filled with strong women
Fans of The Bachelorette weren’t quite sure what to make of Jake when he debuted on Wednesday’s episode dressed as Cupid.
The 26-year-old made a bold entrance for his first meeting with bachelorettes Becky and Elly Miles.
He strutted down the red carpet shirtless and dressed in red and white tights, which he paired with white wings and a toy archer set.
![Standout: Fans of The Bachelorette weren't quite sure what to make of Jake when he appeared on Wednesday's premiere episode dressed as Cupid](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34125068-8817385-image-a-38_1602119125523.jpg?resize=634%2C357&ssl=1)
Standout: Fans of The Bachelorette weren’t quite sure what to make of Jake when he appeared on Wednesday’s premiere episode dressed as Cupid
Some viewers were quick to see through his overzealous display, with one fan tweeting: ‘We are either going to love or hate this Cupid guy. There will be no in between.’
‘Damn, Cupid got lucky this time, didn’t he?’ Jake boasted to the show’s producers in a confessional piece to camera.
When asked by the producers why he was dressed as the mythological creature, he explained: ‘Because I’m a lover, you know? I’m all about the love. I’m Cupid.’
During his introduction to Elly and Becky, he said: ‘I’ve been sent here on a mission. A mission of love!’
The Bachelorette continues Thursday at 7.30 pm on Channel 10
![When asked by the producers why he was dressed as the mythological creature, he explained: 'Because I'm a lover, you know? I'm all about the love. I'm Cupid'](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/08/02/34125066-8817385-image-a-39_1602119130862.jpg?resize=634%2C357&ssl=1)
When asked by the producers why he was dressed as the mythological creature, he explained: ‘Because I’m a lover, you know? I’m all about the love. I’m Cupid’