'I would leave it all behind to find The One!' Georgia Love explains why she quit her journalism career to find love as she makes Bachelorette debut

She's following in the footsteps of Sam Frost as Australia's second ever Bachelorette.

And on Wednesday night, Georgia Love began her Bachelorette journey.

'I think that people would probably think that I've got a really great life, that I've got everything, but there's something missing,' said the TV journalist.

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'There's something missing:' Georgia Love revealed why she's now choosing love over career on Wednesday's premiere of The Bachelorette

'There's something missing:' Georgia Love revealed why she's now choosing love over career on Wednesday's premiere of The Bachelorette

'I know that people will think I'm crazy for doing this. But I've quit my job and my career to be The Bachelorette,' she continued.

Georgia added: 'It's a huge gamble. And it's terrifying. But I know that I want to find love. And I'm making that the priority for the first time in my life.'

The brunette beauty revealed that it's her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer that has sent her on her journey to find love.

Motivation: The brunette beauty revealed that it's her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer that has sent her on her journey to find love
Motivation: The brunette beauty revealed that it's her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer that has sent her on her journey to find love

Motivation: The brunette beauty revealed that it's her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer that has sent her on her journey to find love

He's back! Osher Günsberg was on hand to introduce the new season in his signature style

He's back! Osher Günsberg was on hand to introduce the new season in his signature style

'I believe in "The One". But I believe that it takes a while to find that one, and everybody finds them differently,' explained Georgia. 

The 28-year-old couldn't contain her excitement as she stepped out of the limo for the first time to meet host Osher Günsberg.

The glamorous starlet quickly explained her decision to quit her job as a TV journalist to find love on a reality show. 

First cab off the rank: Firefighter Cameron was the first bachelor to meet Georgia 

First cab off the rank: Firefighter Cameron was the first bachelor to meet Georgia 

'I'm here to hopefully meet someone outstanding and someone that can make an impact on my life,' confessed Cam

'I'm here to hopefully meet someone outstanding and someone that can make an impact on my life,' confessed Cam

'I thought that that's what I wanted and that's all I wanted from life. But it's just not everything,' she told Osher.

Georgia continued: 'I would leave that all behind to find the one, to find somebody that's going to be my best friend, someone who's gonna make me laugh every day and make me feel special, no matter what I do for work.' 

Firefighter Cameron was the first fellow to step out and meet eager beaver Georgia.

Excuse my French: Male model Rhys butchered the French language in a very awkward scene 

Excuse my French: Male model Rhys butchered the French language in a very awkward scene 

Cutie pie: Sweet-natured sailor Ryan seemed to charm Georgia with his boyish good looks

Cutie pie: Sweet-natured sailor Ryan seemed to charm Georgia with his boyish good looks

'I'm here to hopefully meet someone outstanding and someone that can make an impact on my life,' confessed Cam.

Next up was Jake, who immediately professed his love for his family.

'Tell me what kind of girl you're looking for,' asked Georgia.

Bad boy! Male stripper Carlos was easily one of the standouts of the episode 

Bad boy! Male stripper Carlos was easily one of the standouts of the episode 

Whoa there! The cocky Carlos showed Georgia some of his racy moves

Whoa there! The cocky Carlos showed Georgia some of his racy moves

Jake responded: 'Um, well, blue eyes was definitely one of them, which I was about to say, you do have amazing eyes.' 

Next was cocky model Rhys, who awkwardly butchered a French phrase after meeting Georgia.

Smooth talker Courtney was next, who, like Georgia, also has a career in television and media under his belt.

Too much? As if Carlos wasn't wild enough, the next bachelor, Lee, brought along a donkey with him

Too much? As if Carlos wasn't wild enough, the next bachelor, Lee, brought along a donkey with him

'I'm just gonna come right out and ask you: Does my a*** look big in that?' he joked

'I'm just gonna come right out and ask you: Does my a*** look big in that?' he joked

Catching the eye was self-proclaimed 'business mogul' and male stripper Carlos. 

'I started as a stripper about eight years ago,' the cocky Carlos explained to the stunned starlet.

As if Carlos wasn't wild enough, the next bachelor, Lee, brought along a donkey with him.

Doggie style: Miner Ben professed his love for dogs before tripping over on his way to meet Georgia 

Doggie style: Miner Ben professed his love for dogs before tripping over on his way to meet Georgia 

'I'm falling for you already,' Ben awkwardly joked

'I'm falling for you already,' Ben awkwardly joked

'I'm just gonna come right out and ask you: Does my a**** look big in that?' he joked.

'Aside from the puns and the dad jokes, there's definitely a spark there,' responded Georgia.

Next was dog lover Ben, who fell over as he walked over to greet the beauty.

Meh: Northern Beaches himbo Sam was next, who admitted that he was intimidated by girls 'that are independent and don't need a man' 

Meh: Northern Beaches himbo Sam was next, who admitted that he was intimidated by girls 'that are independent and don't need a man' 

'I tend to like the girls that just want to party, have fun and not necessarily looking for a long-term relationship,' he explained in his on-camera confessional

'I tend to like the girls that just want to party, have fun and not necessarily looking for a long-term relationship,' he explained in his on-camera confessional

'I'm falling for you already,' he awkwardly joked.

Northern Beaches himbo Sam was next, who admitted that he was intimidated by girls 'that are independent and don't need a man.' 

'I tend to like the girls that just want to party, have fun and not necessarily looking for a long-term relationship,' he explained in his on-camera confessional.

Accident! Once it was time for Georgia to make her grand entrance, the brunette beauty tripped and almost stacked it

Accident! Once it was time for Georgia to make her grand entrance, the brunette beauty tripped and almost stacked it

Self-deprecating: Georgia later laughed to herself about her mishap 

Self-deprecating: Georgia later laughed to herself about her mishap 

The drama started as soon as all the men were in the mansion, with the eligible bachelors instantly yo-yoing between throwing shade and gushing over each other. 

Rhys and Aaron quickly forged a bond as they bonded over their shared sense of humour.

'If she [Georgia] doesn't pick me I might take him,' Rhys joked, referring to Aaron. 

Boys' time: The bachelors started bonding when Georgia left them alone

Boys' time: The bachelors started bonding when Georgia left them alone

'If she doesn't pick me I might take him:' Rhys and Aaron formed a hilarious friendship

'If she doesn't pick me I might take him:' Rhys and Aaron formed a hilarious friendship

Once it was time for Georgia to make her grand entrance, the brunette beauty tripped and almost stacked it.

'Barely spilled a drop!' she boasted as she held up her un-spilled glass of champagne as the bachelors cheered and whistled.

Cameron and Georgia later bonded over their love of Disney.

'He looks like he's died in the Himalayas and frozen in this weird position trying to climb out or something,' remarked Sam when Rhys performed some drunken yoga 

'He looks like he's died in the Himalayas and frozen in this weird position trying to climb out or something,' remarked Sam when Rhys performed some drunken yoga 

Bonding: Georgia and Courtney bonded over bracelets 

Bonding: Georgia and Courtney bonded over bracelets 

Georgia later got into another awkward conversation with Sam, who is obviously used to wooing women with his looks, not his conversation skills.

A little later, while Georgia was away, the bored Bachelors started entertaining themselves with some 'drunk yoga.' 

Rhys took the lead and struck a strange yet difficult pose, which caused Sam to quip: 'He looks like he's died in the Himalayas and frozen in this weird position trying to climb out or something.'

Bling bling! Georgia was wearing the expensive Tiffany & Co. bracelet Carlos had gifted her

Bling bling! Georgia was wearing the expensive Tiffany & Co. bracelet Carlos had gifted her

'I would love to impress you with a bit of stripping one day,' said cocky Carlos

'I would love to impress you with a bit of stripping one day,' said cocky Carlos

Georgia then swished away with Courtney for a cute conversation about his bracelet business. 

However, thinks took a turn once she shared some one-on-one time with male stripper Carlos, who bragged about his money and buff body.

'I would love to impress you with a bit of stripping one day,' he said.

Why? Things took a strange turn as Georgia shaved Clancy's beard in front of everyone 

Why? Things took a strange turn as Georgia shaved Clancy's beard in front of everyone 

Special guy: Courtney got the coveted first impression rose for wowing Georgia with a pasta bracelet 

Special guy: Courtney got the coveted first impression rose for wowing Georgia with a pasta bracelet 

He continued: 'I may as well show you a little bit more about me and show you what I can offer and, you know, hopefully you appreciate the finer things in life, and...that's kind of what I'm about.'

The brunette journalist later returned to Courtney, where she gifted him with the coveted yellow 'first impression rose' after being impressed by the pasta bracelet he gave her.

The rose ceremony then started, with all the men -minus Courtney- looking visibly nervous as they awaited their fate.

Rose ceremony: It was soon time for the first rose ceremony of the season 

Rose ceremony: It was soon time for the first rose ceremony of the season 

'It is crucial to get a rose tonight,' explained Carlos.

He added: 'It's like being in the Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Everyone wants that golden ticket and everyone's scrambling to get one.'

Sadly, Carlos was sent home, along with Dale. 

'I'm not used to competing with other men for one girl,' Carlos confessed.

He added: 'Usually it's the other way around. There's usually about 30 girls and one magic man.'

You'll be missed: Male stripper Carlos was sent packing, along with a guy named Dale

You'll be missed: Male stripper Carlos was sent packing, along with a guy named Dale

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