Is The Bachelorette's Matty J the next Bachelor? All signs point to yes

It looks like Matty J is following in Richie Strahan's footsteps, with all signs pointing to him being Australia's next Bachelor.

Matty, who was a contestant on last year's The Bachelorette, has been escorted to what is believed to be a Bachelor 'safe house' before being driven to the bachelor mansion, according to Daily Mail and other sources.

With filming due to start this week, the former Bachelorette star was photographed with show producers holding his luggage, while being transferred to an unknown location in Sydney's Inner West.

Australia's hearts broke along with Matty's when he was made runner-up on last year's season of The Bachelorette, losing out to Lee Elliot in the race for Georgia Love's heart -- and outraging fans who immediately began a campaign to make the New South Welshman the next Bachelor.

The fact that Matty hasn't posted on Instagram in a week is also a good sign that he's our man, as contestants usually have to give up social media while in the house.