Channel Seven has announced that former Bachelor star Bella Varelis will be the new presenter of 7Bravo.
Bella, who was runner-up on Locky’s Gilbert’s season of The Bachelor, will be the network’s new local host and the face of Live From E! Red carpet events in Australia.
The 26-year-old will replace outgoing host Lucia Hawley, niece of Nicole Kidman and daughter of her sister Antonia.
Bella expressed her excitement after the announcement was made on Sunday and said she is looking forward to taking on the role.
“It’s a dream come true to become a 7Bravo host and the face of such an iconic global brand that I grew up watching,” she said.
‘I’m more than excited. “It will be an incredible year of entertainment, glamour, style and magical moments.”
Channel Seven has announced that former Bachelor star Bella Varelis (pictured) will be the new presenter of 7Bravo.
Bella will take on the role of host of 7Bravo and Live From E! in January 2025.
He will also appear on Bravo New Zealand.
Chris Taylor, CEO of NBCUniversal International Networks, Direct-to-Consumer and Distribution, Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are delighted to have Bella take on this highly coveted role, becoming the new host of 7Bravo and the face of iconic on live from E! red carpet coverage in Australia
“As a familiar face on 7Bravo, we have every confidence that her warmth, energy, style and on-screen expertise will continue to resonate strongly with audiences and talent alike.”
Channel Seven said that “Lucía will leave the role at the end of this year to explore other opportunities” after two years.
The announcement comes just a month after Lucia made headlines for appearing unimpressed after missing an interview with Wicked star Ariana Grande.
At the Sydney premiere of the hit musical film in November, the roving entertainment reporter was seen dejected moments after the American pop star, 31, walked past her on the red carpet.
Lucía stood on the sidelines with microphone in hand ready to talk to the singer and actress.
Channel Seven said that “Lucia Hawley (pictured) will leave the role at the end of this year to explore other opportunities” after two years.
She looked irritated as the singer walked past her, before signing autographs with fans.
Lucia’s mood seemed to get even worse when rival network Nine managed to pull Ariana aside for a coveted chat.
A look at 7Bravo’s social media accounts shows that Lucia was only able to get an interview with Ariana’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, who plays a supporting character in the film.
He also spoke with actor Jeff Goldblum, who played the Wizard, and actress Marissa Bode, who played Nessarose.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Lucia for comment.
Lucía began her television career after studying Arts at the elite University of Sydney.
After graduating and interning at Vogue Australia, she began working at a production company as an assistant and then applied for a job at 9Honey, Channel Nine’s women’s network.
He eventually landed a role at NBC Universal, which launched 7Bravo in 2022.