​Lee Thompson​

​​Lee has just been recruited by M-Net and production company Rapid Blue to be South Africa’s first Bachelor. M-Net 101 viewers will see the local version of the worldwide reality show hit on Thursdays from 14 February.

Lee was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 1988/12/09 and forms part of a German, Italian and Scottish bloodline. He now resides in Cape Town.

Lee studied Marketing Management through The University of South Africa and Health & Fitness through the Zululand Sports Academy while playing rugby for the Sharks in Kwa Zulu Natal and at The University of Pretoria (TUKS).

Lee's Entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to successfully create the Clean Smart Cleaning Company and venture into website development with Skyler Web. He also manages a gym called F45 Training Camps Bay.

Lee founded the non profit organization the #LiveHopeLoveSA initiative which strives to make a positive difference to South Africa and its people.
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He is also an top international Boss model whose commercial, sporty and edgy look has allowed him to work with many of the world's top brands, agencies, models, fashion designers and photographers.

Lee's passions lie in health & fitness, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. His hobbies include hiking, beaching, braaing with friends & family, watching sport, beautiful landscapes and listening to music.

Lee's life goals are to have an amazing family life, with a successful career and to make a positive difference to South Africa and its people.

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