Austen has certainly made an impression on Love Island Australia viewers this year with his effortless charm.
But before Austen headed to the island, he caught up with New Idea to discuss his biggest turn offs and his celebrity crush…
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What is your strategy for the villa?
My game plan going into Love Island would be just to be myself. Take it day by day. That’s pretty much it. There is no real game plan coming on to it. Hopefully I can make some connections, some friendships. Taking it day by day and seeing what it has to offer.
Have you ever applied for any other reality TV shows or been on tv before?
I have never applied before for anything.
Is there anything you refuse to do on TV?
I think I’m a pretty open book. I’m always open to trying new things. I’m a pretty open book, I’m not going to say no to anything.
What is your biggest dating ick?
When I say icks, they are a turn off. Dirty white shoes. When girls wear white shoes with black socks, that’s a real ick. You can’t have that. I tend to go for girls that are naturally beautiful. Less fake lips, fake eyelashes, fake bumps, stuff like that. I tend to go to more naturally beautiful girls. I love girls that have goals. A girl who didn’t have goals is an ick for me.
What is your worst dating experience?
I got played three times by this one girl. I went three times which was very shameful of me. Each time she would have an excuse to not want to see me. It got to the point I was like ‘stuff this,’ I know my worth now. I just left the situation. That would be the worst.
What is your physical type?
Fit, has to have a nice smile. Someone that goes to the gym. I tend to go for someone who is tanned and naturally beautiful. That’s pretty much it.
Did any of your friends or family disapprove of you going on?
Every single person is so supportive. My mum is my number one supporter. My mum is a big character. She is more feisty than me. She is really, really funny.
What are your thoughts on OnlyFans?
My opinion on Onlyfans, it is a way to get money. There is no shame in doing it. If it’s something they enjoy, then go for it. But personally for me, I wouldn’t date a girl who has Onlyfans. I don’t want to say no, I don’t know what the future holds. I’m an open book, I don’t know.
Who is your reality TV crush or idol?
Sophie Monk. I can’t wait to see her. She is very beautiful. Mila Kunis, but she isn’t reality TV. That is my type right there.
Are there any reality stars who frustrate you?
Not really if I’m honest.
Catch Austen on Love Island Australia, exclusively streaming on 9Now
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