The Bachelor’s Matt Agnew reveals the truth about THAT viral trailer – after Abbie Chatfield was trolled for ‘thinking astrophysicist was a star sign’
The Bachelor’s Matt Agnew has responded to a recent trailer featuring contestant Abbie Chatfield that went viral for all the wrong reasons.
In the promo, which has been viewed more than eight million times on Twitter, 23-year-old Abbie seemingly confused astrophysics for astrology.
Speaking to Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa on Tuesday, the Melbourne-based suitor, 32, insisted that the footage had been taken out of context.
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‘She was winding me up!’ The Bachelor’s Matt Agnew (ABOVE) says awkward moment with Abbie Chatfield was ‘taken out of context’ after trolls slammed her in viral video confusing astrophysics for astrology
‘She is very clever, very witty and she loves to wind me up and that’s something very evident there with the joke she landed with the Gemini call,’ he said.
‘I think some of the public opinion of that particular interaction has been taken out of context,’ Matt admitted.
Matt claimed the seemingly-awkward moment was a joke, adding that he loves a person who enjoys engaging in banter.
Viral: The hilarious teaser of Abbie confessing she was a Gemini amassed over 8.4 million viewers on twitter and received blacklash on social media (Pictured: Abbie Chatfield)
‘It was very much a p**s-take and making fun of me. I love that banter, I think that’s fantastic,’ he said.
In the teaser for the show, Matt appears to be left speechless after meeting Abbie during the red carpet introductions.
After she asked what he does for a living, the blonde beauty pauses for a moment before stating: ‘OK, I’m a Gemini.’
‘She is very clever and witty’: Matt claimed the seemingly-awkward moment was a joke, adding that Abbie is known for her quirky banter
The suitor is lost for words before realising the woman was only joking, responding with a cheeky smile: ‘I’m a Leo.’
Since airing, Abbie has received backlash on social media for her comments.
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