The Bachelorette's Luca Fraraccio once dated former Bachelor star Charley Bond

Gold Coast P.E. teacher Luca Fraraccio left a lasting impression on Brooke Blurton when he entered The Bachelorette mansion last week.

But it’s not the first time the tattooed 26-year-old has been linked to a famous woman.

Weeks before signing up to the Channel 10 dating show, Luca dated Bachelor alum Charley Bond, who appeared on Locky Gilbert’s season.

Who knew? Weeks before signing up to The Bachelorette, Gold Coast P.E. teacher Luca Fraraccio dated Bachelor alum Charley Bond, who appeared on Locky Gilbert’s season

The couple were even pictured kissing on a night out on the Gold Coast in April, in a photo exclusively obtained by Daily Mail Australia.

The pair are understood to have met at a nightclub before going on several dates.

‘Luca and Charley went on a few dates together. They were literally obsessed with each other for a few weeks,’ a source said on Monday.

Look away now, Brooke! The couple were even pictured kissing on a night out on the Gold Coast in April, in a photo exclusively obtained by Daily Mail Australia

Fling: ‘Luca and Charley went on a few dates together. They were literally obsessed with each other for a few weeks,’ a source said on Monday 

It’s understood Luca decided he and Charley were better suited as friends.

Luca became an immediate threat after he entered the Bachelorette mansion as an intruder on Thursday’s episode and formed a strong connection with Brooke.

‘I fight for what I love and I’ll do what it takes to be the one that ends up with Brooke,’ he said.

Looking for love: Luca became an immediate threat after he entered the Bachelorette mansion as an intruder on Thursday’s episode and formed a strong connection with Brooke

‘I’m here for love and I’m really looking forward to getting to know you.

The professional jiu jitsu athlete was described by the other contestants as an instant threat because of his ‘confidence’, ‘swagger’ and undeniable chemistry with Brooke.

The Bachelorette continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 

Is he the one? The professional jiu jitsu athlete was described by the other contestants as an instant threat because of his ‘confidence’, ‘swagger’ and undeniable chemistry with Brooke