A redhead who has never been in a relationship is the first contestant unveiled for the The Bachelor NZ.
Auckland career woman Lisa O'Loughlin won a popular vote in a radio competition to become the wildcard entrant on the reality television show that seeks to find a love match for a single man.
The internationally syndicated show, being produced in New Zealand for the first time, features single women vying for his affection in a series of dates. Contestants are eliminated each week in often-dramatic rose ceremonies.
O'Loughlin, a 29-year-old clinical research associate, is the first contestant to be revealed.
Holding a rose of acceptance, she disclosed on the show's website that she had previously been wounded in love but hoped the show would help her find a soulmate.