The Bachelor: Paige Royal buys herself rose after elimination

Paige Royal was one of the first women to be eliminated in the premiere episode of The Bachelor on Wednesday night.  

But the 33-year-old wasn’t going to let that stop her from getting a rose. 

Posting to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the reality star revealed that she bought herself one after she failed to score one from Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert, 30.

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‘While I didn’t receive a rose in the mansion, I did receive one tonight because I bought one for myself,’ she said, before adding: ‘It is important to love yourself.’

In the clip, the model is sporting a black singlet and wore her brunette locks loose as she held up the flower. 

She showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup and appeared to have a filter on the video.    

No rose, no worries! Posting to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the reality star revealed she bought herself a rose after she failed to score one from Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert

The season premiere of The Bachelor got off to a thrilling start as Locky met his stunning line-up of ladies. 

The former Survivor star was certainly spoilt for choice as he met a bevvy of flirtatious beauties who pulled out all the stops to impress him.  

And in a Bachelor franchise first, Locky was given the opportunity to hand out a triple threat rose, which guaranteed one lucky lady an advantage. 

Lucky girl! Locky awarded the triple threat rose to dancer Nicole, who couldn’t believe her luck

He awarded it to dancer Nicole, who couldn’t believe her luck. 

However, he sadly had to send two girls home and Locky made the difficult decision to eliminate Paige along with Nadine Kodsi during the first rose ceremony. 

The Bachelor continues Thursday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten 

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