Host Melissa Hoyer takes us inside the 1996 Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition, chatting with a chorus of ‘red‑blooded young women’ about what makes the perfect Australian man. She then unveils the finalists: lawyer Mathew Alderson, cricketer Brendon Julian and the eventual winner – actor, comedian and future Hollywood star Eric Bana.

The segment is a snapshot of '90s fashions and peak magazine‑era celebrity culture. Hoyer and her interviewees keep things light and cheeky, giving the clip a playful charm. It’s a nostalgic look back at a moment when glossy‑mag popularity contests could deliver bragging rights, a burst of fame and a serious career boost.