Beauty and the Geek Australia 2022’s Mike Gambaro has shown off a new side — and no, we’re not talking about when they finally removed that bushy beard!

The Geek is a massive fan of Batman, telling 9Now that he relates to the famous DC anti-hero because while he may have flaws, he always builds himself back up and looks for ways to overcome setbacks.

Now, Mike might be a Batman fanatic, but we reckon he’s far more of a Clark Kent-type.

After all, the wholesome 2o-year-old works at a Brisbane radio station (basically The Daily Planet, right?) and has a huge soft spot for family.

His radio expertise helped him win the first Beauty and the Geek makeover and proved once and for all the power of a good shave.

Beauty and the Geek Australia‘s Mike Gambaro Has a Blossoming Romance with Beauty Heidi Mitchell

Speaking to 9Now, Mike joked that his love of comic book characters might be the reason he’s single.

He also admitted that he struggles to pick up on the signals that show that girls are interested in him!

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Mike signed up for Beauty and the Geek to “find a place, find a purpose”, according to the Courier Mail. However, he told 9Now that falling in love would be a cherry on top of his BATG experience.

“I’m open to finding love, but at the same time I really want lifelong friends and to gain some confidence in myself,” he said.

However, this Geek might have found the best of both worlds with waitress Heidi Mitchell.

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However, Mike might have found a “best friend” and love interest with waitress Heidi Mitchell. Source: Nine.

Sophie Monk paired the unlikely duo at the “Last Chance Saloon Mixer”, where we saw Mike’s “hopeless romantic” side.

Heidi had previously revealed she kept a jar full of hopes and wishes, so Mike handed her a piece of paper with a wish written on it to add to her collection. Too cute!

Beauty and the Geek Australia’s Mike Gambaro Shares Heartwarming Connection with His Grandparents

Batman might be Mike’s favourite fictional character, but his Nonna is his real superhero.

Mike introduced his on-screen partner Heidi (and us) to his adorable “Nonna” on July 24‘s BATG episode. It was genuinely the cutest thing our jaded, cynical eyes have ever seen.

Moreover, his grandmother was the only family member Mike told about going on Beauty and the Geek!

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Mike introduced his on-screen partner Heidi (and us) to his adorable grandmother. Source: Nine.

During the episode, Mike revealed that he has lived with his grandparents for most of his life, following his parents’ divorce.

Mike told the Courier Mail that 2020 was the “worst year of his life”, due to lockdowns and the death of his 83-year-old grandfather.

His late grandfather (and namesake) Michael was the head of Brisbane’s famous Gambaro restaurants.

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