Ben Waddell Biography
Ben Waddell is an Australian model, entrepreneur, and TV personality who initially gained recognition for starring as one of three leads inThe Bachelor Australia Season 11 in 2023. He returns to reality TV in Summer House Season 10, which premiered on February 3, 2026.
Ben Waddell Career
Waddell has spent over 15 years in the modeling industry and has worked with big global brands such asLevi’s and Timberland. Initially, he wanted to follow his paren’t footsteps and be a teacher but got into modeling after a local agent, whom he met while studying in Melbourne, convinced him.
Waddell launched his international modelling career through L’Officiel Hommes and GQ. He then relocated to New York as a full-time model, later becoming a regular for Giorgio Armani. Aside from being a model, he is involved with the Watoto Project, which helps build orphanages in Africa.
Waddell is the co-founder of Revive & Thrive and RJ Waddell Properties, as well as a founding partner for Tastemaker Food Co. Moreover, he works as a private investor for KEEN Growth Capital and Biome Australia Group.
Ben Waddell Age
Waddell was born on November 7, 1986, in Australia. He is 39 years old as of 2025. Waddell celebrates his birthday on November 7th, as evidenced by his Instagram post on November 7, 2025, captioned“Best Birthday thanks to…Miles 🐶 pulled out all the stops.”
Ben Waddell Height
Waddell stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 1½ inches.
Ben Waddell Family
Waddell has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Waddell has any siblings.
Ben Waddell Gilrfriend
Waddell is in a relationship with Sabrina Jet, as confirmed by his Instagram post on September 24, 2025, captioned “You can always tell when a man gets a girlfriend… his IG goes from 0 to curated real quick. Love you…” Previously, he was in a relationship with McKenna Lee, whom he met on The Bachelor Australia.
Ben Waddell Net Worth
Waddell has an estimated net worth ranging between $100K– $2 million, which he has earned through being a model, entrepreneur, and TV personality.
Ben Waddell Zac Efron/Netflix
In 2021, Waddell alleged that Netflix and Zac Efron stole his concept for Down to Earth after pitching a pilot he had filmed with the same name, Down to Earth with Ben Waddell, to US producers in 2017. He said that his show was rejected by several networks because sustainability didn’t attract people enough. He also claimed that they wanted to replace him with a celebrity host, which led to his refusal since he wanted to learn while hosting himself.
Zac’s legal team rebutted the accusations, claiming that neither Efron nor his partners had ever had contact with Waddell or heard of his show. Waddell’s brother launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover legal action against Netflix, which raised approximately raised $12,260, which was used to cover existing legal costs from the 2021 case. Waddell had stopped seeking legal action against Efron or Netflix by July 2023.
Ben Waddell The Bachelor Australia
Waddell initially gained recognition for starring as one of three leads in The Bachelor Australia Season 11 in 2023. While on the show, he connected with McKenna Lee and Angela Valenti. He presented his final rose to McKenna. However, they shared news of their separation the day after the season finale aired on December 20, 2023. They mentioned distance and communication as the reason for their split.
Ben Waddell Summer House
Waddell stars in Summer House Season 10, which premiered on February 3, 2026. Summer House follows a group of friends who rent a Hamptons house for the summer, balancing their demanding New York City work lives on weekdays and intense partying, romance, and friendship drama on weekends.
Waddell joins the share house with Aussie humor, swagger, and six-pack energy. Following a crushing breakup and a fruitless time on “The Australian Bachelor,” he is in pursuit of something else. This summer, he is prepared for flings and fun, as well as a “special visitor,” as long as they are confident, have a spark, and an amazing smile. Waddell stars alongside the following;
- West Wilson
- Amanda Batula
- Mia Calabrese
- Bailey Taylor
- Dara Levitan
- Levi Sebree
- Jesse Solomon
- Kyle Cooke
- KJ Dillard
- Carl Radke
- Lindsay Hubbard
- Ciara Miller