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The South African
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
The Bachelor's Marc Buckner responds to rumours on sexuality
The Bachelor South Africa 's Marc Buckner has finally addressed persistent rumours that he is in a relationship with another man. The reality TV star has posted numerous Instagram posts with a younger male, many have claimed is more than just a friend. In 2020, the Cape Town model shot to fame after giving his 'final rose' to blonde bombshell, Marisia van Wyk. In recent months, Marc Buckner has been posting up a storm on Instagram with his 'friend', German model Timo Hagen. The duo shares the same interests as The Bachelor SA star: fitness, fashion, and content creation. Up until now, the Cape Town fitness fanatic has steered away from responding to speculation over his sexuality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) Speaking on the Wickedly Well Podcast this week, Marc Buckner shut down rumours he was in a relationship with his pal. He said, 'We're just friends; we are not a gay couple. We have similar values. I enjoy training, and we are both health-driven humans. We motivate each other.' RELATIONSHIP HISTORY After The Bachelor SA finale, Marc Buckner and Marisia van Wyk would go on to have an on-and-off relationship that spanned another two more years. In 2023, Marc went Instagram official with another pretty blonde, Namibian model, Jo-Marie Harteveld. Their relationship fizzled out after a few months. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
20 questions with The Bachelor's Marc Buckner
The smell of fudge always reminds him of home, says Marc Buckner. We put The Bachelor's Marc Buckner on the spot in our series of fun Q&As. 1. What's the one app you can't live without? Instagram, due to my line of work. 2. How would you spend R1 million in 24 hours? I'd gather friends and family and jet off in business class to a beautiful location and go to a festival or party to have the best time ever. 3. Which song always makes you dance? All techno songs. Newsletter Daily You Snapshot Your daily must-read selection of moving human interest stories, great inspiration and wonderfully wacky tales Sign up 4. Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger – I don't think anyone has been better at manifesting their desires than he has, so I'd love to pick his brain. Albert Einstein and the Dalai Lama – if anyone knows the meaning of life, it would be them. 5. Which fictional character would you love to play in a movie? I would love to play Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine. Hugh Jackman did an amazing job, but I would love to do my own take on it. 6. If you could relive one day from your past, which one would it be? I wouldn't want to relive any day from the past – I love being present. If I had to choose, it would be today because I focus on living in the now for a better future. 7. What's the best piece of advice you've received? Be present and stop overthinking. Think about the now. 8. What's your most-used emoji in chats, and why is it your favourite? The thumbs up or the flexing arm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) 9. What's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten? There are so many because I've gone through phases of trying different cuisines. There was a time I was a fruitarian, and I loved durian from South Asia. 10. If you could own a holiday home anywhere in the world, where would it be? Bali. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) 11. What are your favourite books? The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. 12. Who's your biggest inspiration? Arnold Schwarzenegger, because of all he's achieved, from acting to being the governor of California, after coming from the small town of Thal in Austria. 13. What smell instantly takes you back to childhood? Fudge. Growing up, I would always make fudge with my uncle. 14. Other than your current career, what would your dream job be? I have two. The first would be a travel expert, getting paid to travel the world and experience beautiful locations. The second is having a farm sanctuary for rescued dogs – something I'm working on. 15. Sweet or salty snacks – which do you crave more? I like both, but my current go-to for salty snacks is Wagyu mince that I usually cook up, and my sweet tooth always craves dried dates and figs. 16. If you had to compete in a reality TV show, which one would it be? Survivor. I actually didn't want to do The Bachelor. LOL! 17. Name a movie that always makes you cry, no matter how often you watch it. The Notebook – it's about that enduring love and standing by your partner no matter what. 18. What's your most irrational fear? Spiders. I've been bitten twice. I remember when I was younger, I woke up with a baboon spider above my head, and my dad came into the room to save the day. 19. If your life had a signature catchphrase, what would it be? 'Ever evolving, ever growing.' 20. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you want to have? My camel backpack, loaded up with Wagyu droewors, dried fruit and a book.
The South African
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
The Bachelor SA's Marc Buckner sparks rumours with male pal
The Bachelor South Africa' s season two star Marc Buckner has set tongues wagging with social media posts featuring another hunky male. The reality TV star shot to fame in 2020 after giving his 'final rose' to blonde bombshell, Marisia van Wyk. The fitness model is based in Cape Town. In recent months, Marc Buckner has been posting up a storm on Instagram with his 'friend'. The good-looking younger man – a German model – shares the same interests as The Bachelor SA star, fitness, fashion and content creation. However, the nature of their relationship has left many fans speculating. While Marc has not directly responded to questions from his followers, he did post of the commentary: 'So many assumptions!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Buckner (@marcbuckner) Meanwhile, Marc Buckner's former fia,ncée Marisia van Wyk, is also living her best life as a model. The blonde bombshell – whom Marc gave his final rose to – is currently living in Athens, Greece, where she has signed with a local agency. According to reports , Marc split from Marisia after being in an on-and-off relationship since their stint on The Bachelor SA. The Bachelor SA Season Two alumni Marc Buckner and ex-partner, Marisia van via Instagram @marcbuckner In July 2021, Marc revealed that he and Marisia had 'parted ways' after giving their relationship another go following their 2020 break-up. The couple were seen together again several times, although their reunions never lasted long. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
