The Premiere Of ‘Beauty And The Geek’ Recapped Via The Best Tweets
The new season of Beauty and the Geek premiered last night and it was so extremely heartwarming that it made us all feel lovey-dovey by the end of it!
The revamped version, hosted by Australian Icon Sophie Monk, allows for the beauties and geeks to indulge in a journey of self-discovery and possible romance. One of the more iconic moments of the show is ‘transformation week’, where the geeks go through a massive makeover to help them with their newfound confidence. But overall, the journey of watching two ‘unlikely’ people growing together is great.
Last night’s episode reeled us in with an introduction of the Season 2 cast, where we meet a bunch of characters that’ll keep us entertained for the weeks to come. And as an absolute plus, we also got to see the comedic stylings of Sophie Monk throughout the show and even a low-key Bardot revival!
Let’s dive into it and recap Episode 1 of Beauty and The Geek via the best tweets.
The geeks were individually interrogated by Sophie Monk. We get to learn about what makes them ‘geeky’ and all the awesome things they do outside of BATG. The beauties were watching this interaction via a hidden camera, of course.
Is it me or is Sophie interviewing the Geeks reminds me of SAS Australia where the staff have one-on-one time with the recruits and reveal more about them? #BATG
— Cindayz45 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇦 (@CindayzFire45) July 17, 2022
Some of the geeks we meet include Harry Potter fanatic, Anthony.
Some of these guys aren’t THAT geeky – but Anthony is the poster boy for this show #BATG
— eeeeek (@whatsamaname) July 17, 2022
Plus Aaron, a romance and train enthusiast. He also is known for his nasal spray tendencies.
Aaron’s doing better already.
His nose isn’t running as much.#batg pic.twitter.com/j6R93mnIkI— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
aaron 🥹 #batg pic.twitter.com/EZ1SVbjgAJ
— cailin 🥀 (@strrysatellite) July 17, 2022
Then we were treated to a mini Bardot revival, with the ‘shyest geek ‘in the comp, Jason, playing the saxophone for Sophie:
#BATG now stands for Bardot And The Geek 🎷 pic.twitter.com/nJ6SknjkMp
— Beauty and the Geek Australia (@BATG) July 17, 2022
PROTECT JASON AT ALL COSTS #BATG
— Jonathan (Jono) Greenwood (IT'S TIME) (@JonathanGwood) July 17, 2022
Can't believe this dude wasted his one sax riff on a Bardot song when he could've broke out Careless Whisper…😮 #BATG pic.twitter.com/qeJztCa2AD
— seapunk aesthete 💮 (@BiancaNeveXO) July 17, 2022
A shy musical geek who plays multiple instruments? Oh, he is gonna be like HONEY to those beauties… 😜 #BATG pic.twitter.com/mg9tY1n4Ho
— seapunk aesthete 💮 (@BiancaNeveXO) July 17, 2022
Poison on the sax is all I never knew I needed until rn #BATG
— beatingdrums (@beatingdrums) July 17, 2022
The beauties were then taken to an obstacle course where they had to carry a 20kg dummy that represented baggage from past relationships. The geeks were also there for some encouragement.
If those dummies weigh 20kg, I can bench 200 #BATG
— Jaxx Magnum (@Jaxx_Magnum) July 17, 2022
The guys screaming and encouraging the beauties 😂 aww #BATG
— Jonathan (Jono) Greenwood (IT'S TIME) (@JonathanGwood) July 17, 2022
After all the beauties completed their obstacle course, Sophie announced the first date of the season. Any geek who was brave enough to step up could take any beauty out. Anthony, the Harry Potter fanatic chose pro dancer Tegan.
Anthony takes a leap of faith for a first date! #BATG pic.twitter.com/jQEDSka6eG
— Beauty and the Geek Australia (@BATG) July 17, 2022
Good on you Anthony. That’s gutsy being the first to step up for a date. #batg
— Jen Lee 🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@jenleeren) July 17, 2022
You’ll be fine Anthony.#batg pic.twitter.com/NThEi2jAB6
— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
The beauties and geeks then all paired off to bond with their roommates, as well as get ready for a retro pool party/mixer.
During the geeks’ interrogation process, Karly took an interest in Aaron and attempted to go to his room to meet him.
AARON AND KARLY #batg pic.twitter.com/DI3tz8jZAn
— cailin 🥀 (@strrysatellite) July 17, 2022
GO AARON!!!!#BATG pic.twitter.com/AN6V8DI0J6
— Ngaere rhymes with Diary (@Ngaere) July 17, 2022
“Hey Karate Kid, can you get the door? I’m training” – Aaron, probably #BATG
— Cooked Bread (@Cooked_Bread13) July 17, 2022
Once she got into his room, she asked for tour and wrapped her hand around his train?? (LITERALLY A TRAIN)
Karly is so beautiful! "Take me on a tour" she tells Aaron the train enthusiast #BATG
— Avatar (@Avatar5991) July 17, 2022
Omg, Aaron just letting any girl just touch his train like that??? 😛 #BATG pic.twitter.com/ipyV7gB4xM
— seapunk aesthete 💮 (@BiancaNeveXO) July 17, 2022
I bet thats the first time Aaron has ever told a female “just wrap your hand around it”#BATG
— 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@DylanMatthews91) July 17, 2022
I’m 100% impressed Aaron didn’t faint at the sight of Carly’s under boob.#batg pic.twitter.com/RZyOFEU3yR
— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
The geeks then all met up with Anthony prior to his date, to hype him up and help with anything he needs, which was fkn adorkable.
the geeks are so cute getting behind anthony 😭😭 #batg
— cailin 🥀 (@strrysatellite) July 17, 2022
So let me get this straight all the other geeks who more than likely have never been on a date have gone to offer Anthony advice about his first date #BATG pic.twitter.com/cY3YbaMA8r
— 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@DylanMatthews91) July 17, 2022
Finally, it was date time. Tegan and Anthony went on a segway ride where Anthony then surprised Tegan with a magical picnic. He then got extremely candid about his obsession with Harry Potter and his past.
This date is going better than expected, 10 points to Gryffindor!#BATG
— Cooked Bread (@Cooked_Bread13) July 17, 2022
I don’t watch reality shows much but this is a beautiful scene, and I’m saying this as someone who can have similar social anxiety at times. Really tugged my heart. Tuned in to watch during my lunch break and am hooked tbh #BATG https://t.co/BQ8C3WbLFk
— Josh Maddison (@eljosho1102) July 18, 2022
I'm like Anthony, I got bullied and nervous as well in school. Plus, I find it hard to trust people. Plus, I never been on a date or had a kiss #BATG #BeautyandtheGeekAU #beautyandthegeek
— John Stephenson (@johnlloydstephe) July 17, 2022
Being bullied as a kid is full on childhood trauma for a lot of people, it's overlooked as kids being kids but it can fucking ruin your mental health. What a brave soul he is. #BATG
— Erin Grant | #Aboriginallivesmatter (@erinomelette) July 17, 2022
As the date closed, Anthony confesses that he hasn’t had his first kiss and wishes not to do one right now as he isn’t ready. Tegan agreed and we love how this was handled!
STOP I LOVE THIS THEYRE SO CUTE WE LOVE RESPECTING BOUNDARIES #batg
— peej (@p33jies) July 17, 2022
So nice that Anthony says he’s not ready for his first kiss. I’m so pleased producers didn’t force him into one!! #batg
— Jen Lee 🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@jenleeren) July 17, 2022
Moving on to the mixer, a super adorable love story began to unfold between Michael, a kids’ party entertainer, and Tara, a law student with a secret…
Michael’s deadset Shaggy from Scooby Doo #BATG #BeautyAndTheGeekAU pic.twitter.com/bbObJwZghX
— Murray Conallin (@MConallin) July 17, 2022
Can’t tell I’d Michael is more Shaggy from Scooby Doo, or “Woahh” Keanu
#batg pic.twitter.com/mcEgFW9Gtv— Cooked Bread (@Cooked_Bread13) July 17, 2022
michael is about to combust fr.. same though #batg
— peej (@p33jies) July 17, 2022
Tara then revealed she’s a professional mermaid!!!
H2O: Just add Michael? 🧜♀️ #BATG pic.twitter.com/lLR26veffx
— Beauty and the Geek Australia (@BATG) July 17, 2022
michael is in love and i’m so here for it! let’s skip to the wedding #batg
— alysha ♡ (@intosneedy) July 17, 2022
Michael, upon finding out that Tara is a professional mermaid: #BATG pic.twitter.com/ogxnjKYTSi
— seapunk aesthete 💮 (@BiancaNeveXO) July 17, 2022
“Pick her up out of the pool when she’s done” 😭😭 y’all Michael’s too cute #BATG
— Steph the sarcastic sequin (@Steph_Simmons89) July 17, 2022
If Michael and Tara don’t end up recreating Splash for tomorrow night’s movie challenge… 😜 #BATG pic.twitter.com/jkvyFgQDny
— seapunk aesthete 💮 (@BiancaNeveXO) July 17, 2022
I love this mermaid romance! Hoorah!!#batg
— Ms_Stevenson (@Ms_Stevenson_VP) July 17, 2022
I hope for Tara’s sake that none of the geeks are into fishing.#batg pic.twitter.com/AzyKqR0Av2
— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
And of course, Sophie was watching everyone’s vibe to make sure she makes the right choices when she pairs up the contestants.
I was a little concerned about Sophie just watching from a distance but she’s joining in now.#batg pic.twitter.com/fjEfydLxWu
— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
We get to the ‘pairing ceremony’ where Sophie paired off the beauties and the geeks based on their compatibility during the pool party.
Tara and Michael, the beautiful geek couple. #batg
— Julian Stevenson (@Julian5tevenson) July 17, 2022
yes! Karly and Aaron #batg
— Jonathan (Jono) Greenwood (IT'S TIME) (@JonathanGwood) July 17, 2022
i lurv the reactions of the beauties and the geeks like they both look just as happy as each other awwwweee #batg
— peej (@p33jies) July 17, 2022
The pairings went as follows:
Tara and Michael
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Karly And Aaron
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Emily and Jayden
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Angelique and Sam
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Tegan and Anthony
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Daniella and Mike
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Aimee and Alexander
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Bri And Christopher
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Heidi and Nate
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Sophie and Jason
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And although there’s only been one episode, fans have already expressed how Beauty And The Geek has tugged at their heartstrings.
This is so wholesome even my black heart is beating a little. Awwww. 🖤#batg
— Just Sue.🇺🇦 (@SueKennedy19) July 17, 2022
My favourite reality tv show already has me ‘aww-ing’ 😊 #BATG
— Sarah Lienert (@SazzarJ) July 17, 2022
i love this show so fucking much. i’m so happy it’s back #BATG
— alysha ♡ (@intosneedy) July 17, 2022
The next episode is set to be jam packed with action, anger, and romance! So get your popcorn ready for tonight’s Beauty and the Geek.
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Beauty and the Geek is on Sunday to Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.