Locky Gilbert’s heart skips a beat in sizzling new Bachelor promo

It’s less than a month to wait until the new season of The Bachelor hits our screens.

And a dramatic new promo released by Channel 10 on Thursday shows one lady is pulling out all the stops to get Locky Gilbert’s heart racing.

The footage opens with a stunning blonde dressed in a flowing black gown walking down the red carpet to meet the hunky former Australian Survivor star.

That’s one way to stand out from the crowd! In a new promo released by Channel 10 on Thursday, The Bachelor’s Locky Gilbert’s heart is left racing after meeting Irena (pictured) who unbuttons his shirt to take his pulse on the red carpet

‘Hello, I’m Irena,’ she beams at Locky, greeting him with a sweet kiss on the cheek.

But it isn’t long until Irena reveals she has a hidden trick up her sleeve to really get the Bachelor’s attention.

‘I’m a nurse and I would love to check up and see how your hearts going,’ she cheekily suggests.

Within seconds, Irena appears to be unbuttoning Locky’s shirt right there on the red carpet.

One trick pony: After taking his pulse on the red capret, Irena pulls out a stethoscope later during the cocktail party

One trick pony: After taking his pulse on the red capret, Irena pulls out a stethoscope later during the cocktail party

After Irena found the perfect way to really stand out from the crowd, she refuses to let it go – pulling out a stethoscope later during the cocktail party.

Sitting with Locky in a private area, Irena exposes Locky’s chest before listening with the device.

‘Let’s see what that heart is doing. I think I heard it skip a beat right there,’ she said.

'Let's see what that heart is doing. I think I heard it skip a beat right there,' she tells him

‘Let’s see what that heart is doing. I think I heard it skip a beat right there,’ she tells him 

The footage cuts to Locky admitting he was blown away by Irena.

‘There is just something about her… Whoa,’ he confesses.

Meanwhile, Locky’s bevvy of beauties have been pulling out all the tricks to get the former adventure guides attention. 

Mission accomplished! Locky later admitss the stunt worked and Irena caught his attention. 'There is just something about her... Whoa,' he confesses

Mission accomplished! Locky later admitss the stunt worked and Irena caught his attention. ‘There is just something about her… Whoa,’ he confesses

A previous promo for the upcoming season shows one quirky contestant vying for Locky’s attention with her unusual ensemble.

Knowing he would be looking dapper in a tuxedo, Rosemary decided to waddle in wearing a penguin suit.    

‘Hello! I see you got penguin suit memo,’ Rosemary laughs as she toddles down in her costume, complete with yellow boots, a large beak and a cute red bow tie. 

Breaking the ice! On Wednesday, a new promo released by Channel 10 showed a woman named Rosemary stealing Bachelor Locky Gilbert's attention with her quirky penguin costume

Breaking the ice! On Wednesday, a new promo released by Channel 10 showed a woman named Rosemary stealing Bachelor Locky Gilbert’s attention with her quirky penguin costume

Did it work? Her big gamble appears to pay off as a delighted Locky breaks into a big grin and appears to relax

Did it work? Her big gamble appears to pay off as a delighted Locky breaks into a big grin and appears to relax

‘I love it,’ he tells her with a laugh.

As Rosemary twirls around to show off her full look, Locky is heard praising her for her courage in a straight to camera interview.

‘Rosemary coming in a penguin suit shows she is courageous enough to take risks and I love it,’ he said.    

But Rosemary isn’t the only women who makes a big impression on the first night. 

In another promo brunette beauty Bella Varelis take Locky’s breath away with her big brown eyes.  

Making a good impression: But Rosemary isn't the only women who makes a big impression on the first night. A previous promo shows brunette beauty Bella Varelis (pictured) takes Locky's breath away with her big brown peepers

Making a good impression: But Rosemary isn’t the only women who makes a big impression on the first night. A previous promo shows brunette beauty Bella Varelis (pictured) takes Locky’s breath away with her big brown peepers

‘Oh wow, you look absolutely amazing,’ Locky says in the trailer, to which Bella replies: ‘Thank you, so do you. Very dapper.’

After a moments pause, he adds: ‘Sorry I just got lost in your eyes, they’re beautiful.’  

 In a voice over in the trailer, Locky reveals: ‘It felt very right with Bella.’ 

Blonde beauty Steph also bonds with the hunk over their love of Mexican food. 

The new season of The bachelor is premiering on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30pm on Channel 10. 

Shared interests: Blonde beauty Steph (pictured) also bonds with the hunk over their love of Mexican food

Shared interests: Blonde beauty Steph (pictured) also bonds with the hunk over their love of Mexican food