Doctor Lesina Nakhid-Schuster made her debut as New Zealand's first Bachelorette last night, but in reality, she's just jetted over to Australia to help with the bushfire relief effort.
The 31-year-old revealed on her Instagram that she would be in Australia for a week as, "Doctors were needed to help out in some of the areas affected by the fires in Australia, so I put my hand up".
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She even missed the premiere of The Bachelorette, posting updates and reposting fans' viewing parties to her Instagram stories while she travelled.
She said: "I'll be working in Australia just for the week but then I'll be back. My heart lies in a few different areas, and I felt this was important.. I hope everyone understands. But while I'm away keep me updated on what you think of the show!!'