Are Beauty and the Geek contestants actors?

Beauty and the Geek is coming back to our screens imminently, and as fans scrutinise the profiles of the new batch of geeky men on the show, they’re wondering how much truth there is to their nerdy personas.

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One Instagram user even revealed that one of the geeks reminded her of a particular A list star – Twilight and The Batman actor Robert Pattinson.

“I thought it was Robert Pattinson at first glance,” she commented on a reposted year-old photo of ‘geek’ Michael Gebicki.

Other comments did not support Michael’s purported ‘geekiness’ either.

Michael Gebicki looks like Robert Pattinson's twin.

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“Such a stitch up,” another individual wrote. “Just grow some facial hair, get some baggy clothes and talk about science … Anyone can be a geek.”

“It’s amazing what a haircut & a shave can do!” another added.

The scrutiny over Michael follows questions raised during last year’s seasons, when one geek on the show, George Goldfeder, was found to have an acting history, and cleaned up much better than how he was styled to look on the show.

2021's 'hot geek' George Goldfeder.

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And Michael isn’t the only new ‘geek’ to get fans questioning.

Batman fanatic Mike Gambaro might be sporting crustacean-themed clothes and a wild beard in his Beauty and the Geek promo shoot, but a snap of him dressed as a Ghostbuster for Halloween last year has him looking much more well-kempt, and even handsome.

Maths teacher Alexander Waters also seems to be sporting a fairly new beard, with his not-so-recent photos showing him also looking very put together.

Mike Gambaro is one handsome Ghostbuster.

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Alexander Waters has also grown out his beard.

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But does this really prove they’re not ‘geeks’? We don’t think so.

While the show might play up their ‘geeky’ looks to visually support the narrative of the show, we’d probably still think of these dudes as endearingly geeky – and a second look at social media supports that theory too.

Alexander can be spotted posing with a replica of Glamdring, Gandalf’s sword from Lord of the Rings. And Mike? We see that Spider-Man costume and your Batman comics.

Dungeons and Dragons player George Goldfeder quickly became a fan favourite but is he as geeky as he claims to be?

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Dungeons and Dragons player George Goldfeder quickly became a fan favourite but is he as geeky as he claims to be?

George Goldfeder claims to spend most of his spare time playing fantasy roleplay games and is awkward on first dates but he may not be as geeky as he suggests.

The 27-year-old is a budding actor and professional headshots shared online show he is usually more clean-shaven that he appears in the new season of Beauty and the Geek.  

A page on IMDb lists also lists him as the lead actor in at least two short films.

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George Goldfeder and his partner Leticia Llanos hit it off in the first episode. Source: Channel Nine.

George looks different on screen to real life

George's BATG bio states he is an escape room game master, who plays Dungeons and Dragons professionally and claims to struggle to pick up on social cues if a woman is interested in him.

He arrived on the premiere episode on Sunday night with a pair of nunchucks to meet his 'beauty' partner 25-year-old dental receptionist Leticia Llanos.

He chose to take Leticia to a martial arts gym where he showed off some impressive moves and biceps. Leticia wasn’t the only one to notice with fans quick to share their favouritism for George.

A viewer wrote online, “George is a bit hot” and another said, “Alright I’m already in love with George”.

Viewers tweeted that it would be obvious George would star in the makeover episode that features in the series.

“All George needs is to trim that beard and he’ll be fine,” one person wrote. Another said, “Just wait for his transformation”.

Some however were suspicious, “I like George (not sure he’s a ‘geek’ though)" one wrote.

George has previously shared his skills with nunchucks in an Instagram video tribute to his 'greatest hero' Bruce Lee in 2016 showing off his buff arms again in a white singlet.

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George Goldfeder has previously shared his nunchuck skills in a video on Instagram from 2016. Source: Instagram.

George doesn't hide his acting dreams

A quick search online shows the keen movie buff is no stranger to the cameras, playing lead roles in small films Consequence and Painkiller, which were both shot in 2016.

While it's obvious George has 'geeked' himself up for BATG - fashioning a different look to his everyday style, he hasn’t shied away from his acting ambitions.

In his BATG bio George admits  he 'dreams of one day becoming an action movie star' and is inspired by martial arts icons Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.

There is also plenty of proof online that he is a regularly participant in dungeons and dragons podcasts and goes to comic cons.

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George Goldfeder has various headshots online that look very different to his style on Beauty and the Geek. Source: Facebook.

Contestants always 'fabricate' look

An Instagram post by the podcast So Dramatic!  shared the revelation about George much to the disappointment of fans.

"Noo this makes me so sad. He was one of my fave geeks," one wrote.

While another said, "Oh that is so cheeky of Ch 9 to do that!"

However others have defended George, "Can he not be both a geek and someone who did student films?"

Someone close to former contestants claimed the show has always made the 'geeks' change the way they look.

"I have been told by the past contestant that the show is entirely acted and fabricated. They're told to grow out their beards etc."

George Goldfeder arrived on Beauty and the Geek with nunchucks to impress his partner Leticia Llanos. Source: Channel Nine.

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