The Bachelors star Felix Von Hofe has returned to Australia after fleeing to the U.S. in the wake of his 'horny' edit.

The former professional basketball player, 27, has faced criticism in recent weeks for kissing so many of his contestants, leading viewers to label him a 'f**k boy'.

After lying low overseas to escape the backlash, Felix flew into Melbourne Airport on Sunday clad in a grey T-shirt, black jacket and skinny jeans.

He was pictured waiting for his luggage while carrying a book by Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

Felix looked deep in thought as he stood by the carousel, perhaps contemplating his prolific flirting on the show and the possibility he may have led on some of his ladies.

He has been laying on the charm for several women in the mansion - behaviour that has annoyed many female viewers.

The criticism has been so fierce that he decided to take a break from the spotlight by jetting off to Los Angeles, California, earlier this month.

'Felix was unhappy with how Warner Bros. have sexualised his dates on the show and made him out to look like a f**k boy,' a source close Felix told Daily Mail Australia.

But now it appears Felix is back and ready to face the consequences of his behaviour ahead of the show's finale on Wednesday.

It follows reports he was overseas speaking to American networks about possible television opportunities there. 

'Felix is looking to relocate overseas if any TV hosting gigs pop up,' a source said.

During his trip, he is understood to have spent a lot of time visiting the non-profit organisation LA Promise Fund.

Photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia show Felix visiting a fan who first met him during his days playing basketball in Washington.