Bella Varelis takes another swipe at Locky Gilbert by cropping him out

Bella Varelis takes another swipe at Locky Gilbert by cropping him out of her post reflecting on her experience on The Bachelor

Bella Varelis has not been shy about taking occasional swipes at Locky Gilbert after he dumped her on The Bachelor last year.

And on Monday, the reality star took aim at the 31-year-old adventure tour guide in a series of posts on her Instagram Story.

The 26-year-old shared a photo of her red carpet introduction on The Bachelor.

Locky who? Bella Varelis took another swipe at Locky Gilbert on Monday by cropping him out of her Instagram post reflecting on her experience on The Bachelor

But instead of including Locky in the image, she cropped him out and only his hands were visible.

She wrote in the caption: ‘I remember sitting in the hotel room this day last year, journalling and trying to imagine what 2020 was going to bring, who the “bachelor” was going to be and how much I wish I had my phone so I could call mum.

‘I even remember wondering where I’d be in exactly a year… feeling nostalgic and so unbelievably grateful.

Reflective: The 26-year-old shared a photo of her red carpet introduction on The Bachelor - but instead of including Locky in the image, she cropped him out and only his hands were visible

Reflective: The 26-year-old shared a photo of her red carpet introduction on The Bachelor – but instead of including Locky in the image, she cropped him out and only his hands were visible

Hopeless romantic: Bella also posted an excerpt of her diary in which she wrote about what she was looking for in a man

Hopeless romantic: Bella also posted an excerpt of her diary in which she wrote about what she was looking for in a man

‘I re-read my journal and burst into tears, life has such a funny way of reminding you to be present and realise how far you’ve come,’ she added.

Bella also posted an excerpt of her diary in which she wrote about what she was looking for in a man.

‘What am I looking for in a guy? Someone who is caring, loyal, ambitious, respectful and someone who is proud to call me his,’ it read.

New flame: Bella went Instagram official with her boyfriend, Will Stokoe, last month

New flame: Bella went Instagram official with her boyfriend, Will Stokoe, last month 

Bella went Instagram official with her boyfriend, Sydney photographer Will Stokoe, last month.

A fan asked her during a Q&A: ‘Do you think your new partner is better suited to you than Locky?’

‘One hundred per cent,’ she answered.

Perfect match: A fan asked Bella during a Q&A, 'Do you think your new partner is better suited to you than Locky?'

Perfect match: A fan asked Bella during a Q&A, ‘Do you think your new partner is better suited to you than Locky?’

Reality TV: Fans will remember that Bella was brutally dumped by Locky Gilbert during The Bachelor finale last year. He instead pursued a relationship with her rival Irena Srbinovsk

Reality TV: Fans will remember that Bella was brutally dumped by Locky Gilbert during The Bachelor finale last year. He instead pursued a relationship with her rival Irena Srbinovsk

Fans will remember that Bella was brutally dumped by Locky Gilbert during The Bachelor finale last year.

He instead pursued a relationship with her rival Irena Srbinovska, telling her: ‘Irena, I’m so in love with you. And I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.’

Locky and Irena’s relationship has continued to go from strength to strength as the pair travel around Australia. 

Still going strong: Locky and Irena's relationship has continued to go from strength to strength as the pair travel around Australia

Still going strong: Locky and Irena’s relationship has continued to go from strength to strength as the pair travel around Australia