Bachelor hot goss
Topless scandal and shock sickness
Growing up in England, Jessica Nutley was an introverted kid. She loved drama and music but was never brave enough to take to the stage. All that changed, however, when she moved to the other side of the world.
Now, not only has the British export signed up for The Bachelor New Zealand, but she’s also stripped off for a racy photo shoot!
“At home in Hull, if you were into arty subjects, or if you were the studious or clever one, you were picked on, but in New Zealand, all that stuff is really celebrated,” says Jessica, who moved to Pukekohe, south of Auckland, with her family when she was 14 years old.
“I was the new, popular girl with the cool English accent and I really came out of my shell.”
Indeed, there’s no containing her newfound confidence, as the trim, toned 23-year-old bares all in a series of revealing modelling shots, which she proudly shared on her private Instagram account.
“Right now, I’ve got a brilliant body,” she insists. “I’m in the best shape of my life and I’m probably not going to look this good ever again. I know it sounds a bit up myself, but why not show my body off?”
Jessica was 22 when she first stripped off for the cameras. Five years earlier, while still at Pukekohe High School, she was scouted on Facebook by Dianne Foley, the founder of Pageants New Zealand, to compete in her first local show.
I’ll be the judge
When she grew out of beauty pageants, the Miss Tourism 2015 title holder tried her hand at judging, then participated in a bikini competition in Auckland. Jessica trained morning and night, and stuck to a strict carb-free diet to prepare for the event – and though she didn’t place, she did meet photographer Max Lemesh.
“He was a judge and said it would be awesome to do a photo shoot with me,” recalls Jessica. “At first, I was a little wary, as you should be, but I did some research, and all his stuff was so artistic and beautiful. I’d never considered nude modelling before, but I knew it was an opportunity not to be missed.
“There was never anything dodgy about it. He didn’t push me to do anything I didn’t want to do. I was so nervous. I remember standing there with my arms stiff across my chest. But we put some music on and got into the swing of things, then I just thought, ‘You know what? Here I go!’”
Jessica knows not everyone approves of her decision, but
she insists she has no regrets and says the experience has been a huge confidence booster.
“I love the pictures – I had no idea my body could look that good. I’ll be able to show my kids one day, like, ‘Look how good your mum looked!’ It’s my body and I’m free to do what I want with it. I just ignore the cyber-bullies.”
Jessica admits, “My mum was taken aback at first, but mainly because she was realising that I’m not her little girl any more. I think it’s so important to love yourself and the body you’re in – women should embrace that!”