Bachelor Australia - Season 4 - Richie Strahan - F1-F6 - *Sleuthing - Spoilers*

romance realist wrote:

Loulou wrote:

Fifty wrote:Im not sure if I'm posting this in the right place, but seeing its about Alex, I thought I would post here.

They don't seem to be showing any of his conversations with the girls at the cocktail party except for Alex and drama surrounding the WR and I have a theory on that. After watching the last two episodes, I think he picks Nikki but they are going to start editing Alex in a not so pleasant light.  

My theory for that is for two reasons;

1. as someone explained on another thread that Richie will be under some heavy fire from the public here in Australia if he takes Alex all the way, particularly to HTD to meet her son to then dump her.  Sam Wood was copping a heap of flack here when everyone thought he was going to pick Lana. The editing is going to show Alex as being competitive and needy as it did last night so people won't care if she is dropped at the last minute. Because they could have easily filled in the time with conversations with him and the girls rather than the WR stuff.  I don't think Richie is ready to be an instant dad and that's cool thats certainly his prerogative, but people won't be happy about him "stringing" her along. I'm all for this franchise, but not if you shred down a young mum to prop up the guy so he doesn't look bad.  Thats not right.


2. I also learnt yesterday through 6 degrees of separation (its handy being in the same city as one of the contestants), she is actually a really sweet girl, adores her son and always the first to put her hand up to help anyone.  They couldn't say whether or not she made it to F1 but it looks like she didn't. This kind of cemented my theory and why I think it is Nikki.

On that I'm signing out for this season as it hasn't really drawn me in as last season did and Im not really loving any of the girls except for Olena and she doesn't have a chance in hell. I hope she finds someone lovely though.  So bless you all and good luck sleuthing everyone.

Please don't leave.  I also think Olena is the only interesting women this session.  I loved Richie last year however was not prepared to watch this session due to the sleuthing as didn't think I would be interested in the girls apart from Olena.  Then she got the 2nd date now I will watch until she leaves.  Their future scene shots intrigue me.  If it is Olena in the claw foot bath, they are very comfortable/connected and question where it is taken as looks outdoors and freezing at night in NSW at that time of year???  Plus IMO on her SD when talking of site in the Black dress her hair is blonde???  I question also why producers included the comment by Nikki "I'm in love with her".  Maybe wishful thinking but I have not given up [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Agreed LouLou
I also, despite very persuasive arguments otherwise, think it may be Olena in the bath.
I like, that amongst the very scripted kissing we have seen so far, she has not complied.
I think Olena is a young, self contained woman, who has been in front of camera's and the external gaze long enough to know it for what it is. While she may seem too cosmopolitan for Richie, I want to watch Olena just like last year I was interested in watching Richie despite being a bit bored with the show  
Olena could be a a very good choice for Bachelorette 2017 if she is not F1.
She is beautiful but she seems to understand this is but 'skin deep'.
Fifty, the questioning perspective and differing viewpoints such as the one you expressed here, are great to read, so I also urge you to stay viewing for a little while longer?
:Nod:

Hi guys
Ok you have persuaded me back for a little while and I have also became quite intrigued by the Ep5 preview and the extra segment they cut out of Ep4 that shows Ritchie painting for Georgia (attached it in SM thread). Its a side of him i like but am completely perplexed as to why they are cutting so much of his time out with the girls at the CP. We are not getting any interactions and he is looking stiff as a cardboard right now.
I am also posting a daily mail article in SM link about Keira and how she is being bullied on SM and surprisingly Eliza and Alex have reached out to her and defended her. So my theory about why they are portraying Alex at the moment as they are maybe correct. I am almost 100% certain her HTD is the pictures of Ritchie riding the quad and dirt bikes which means he will probably meet her son which will make it worse for him if he doesn't pick her. Whether there is a turnaround this EP after their first date and their chemistry becomes blatantly obvious, we will have to wait and see.

I'm not 100% convinced its Nikki either as there are too many of them picking her as the F1. It all sounds a little strange and if she is they need to reign in the bachelorettes leaving the house about spilling the beans. Also Nikki was papped jogging on a Saturday 11 July. My recollection of the last couple of seasons is the F1 and Bach/ette would rendezvous on the weekends so no one would know who it was. The Bach/ette also has promos and interviews during the week and considering it started 28th July nothing is adding up.

As for Olena (my fave), it looks like she may have been working through as her modelling agency has posted pics on Insta of her for a Korean clothing co. As She is in the big leagues signing up with a Milan modelling arm of her agency in June last year so if Richie isn't the one, she will no doubt find someone spectacular soon enough. Not sure why they are hiding her conversations either so if she is the dark horse this season, bring it on I say. Can anyone confirm its her under the big bamboo structure because Im having a hard time trying to match up her dates as well. I think the coming episodes will be a bit more telling, as long as they don't keep cutting massive chunks out.

Hi, so glad to see you are back Fifty. The more Olena supporters the better! I like the other girls but I would like Richie to end up with someone extraordinary as f1. I have looked at who Richie follows on instagram and He likes models!! imo it is Olena in the bamboo structure as the shoes are similar/same to those she wore on S1. I think it is positive that her S2 is episode 7 as sleuthed here and by Daily Mail. I also believe it is her with Richie by the sea in summer wear..if so IMO it is in Bali due to weather and looks like red moped in background which are common in Bali. Not sure if we know how many girls go to Bali?? The only negative I see is the Olena is features a lot in the screen shots from previews..don't know if this is normal for a F1. plus MMR, her business has a makeup competition in each state in September but no dates?? Would love to know the dates but not published, which is strange, as would maybe tell us her fate. Fingers crossed. I am amazed that we all see things so different given our preferences which makes this forum fun. Enjoy

Loulou wrote:Hi, so glad to see you are back Fifty.  The more Olena supporters the better!  I like the other girls but I would like Richie to end up with someone extraordinary as f1.  I have looked at who Richie follows on instagram and He likes models!!  imo it is Olena in the bamboo structure as the shoes are similar/same to those she wore on S1. I think it is positive that her S2 is episode 7 as sleuthed here and by Daily Mail.  I also believe it is her with Richie by the sea in summer wear..if so IMO it is in Bali due to weather and looks like red moped in background which are common in Bali.  Not sure if we know how many girls go to Bali??  The only negative I see is the Olena is features a lot in the screen shots from previews..don't know if this is normal for a F1. plus MMR, her business has a makeup competition in each state in September but no dates?? Would love to know the dates but not published, which is strange, as would maybe tell us her fate. Fingers crossed.  I am amazed that we all see things so different given our preferences which makes this forum fun.  Enjoy

Yep had a look at her MMR website and yet no date so very interesting. But looking at her bio on the website she maybe young but I would have to say she has her kit together in comparison to the other girls by the looks of things. She is quite the entrepreneur and very successful. Kudos to her. Cant believe we have to wait yet another week for her second date.

Forgot to add just another bit on Olena. She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her. I find it interesting.

Fifty wrote:Forgot to add just another bit on Olena.  She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her.  I find it interesting.

Either she is not in the F3 and the paps allegedly knowing the finalists or... OR she's F1 and they are all hiding it. Alex, Nikki, and Faith were all included in pre-season photos so... But you are right, this is very interesting that she is not captured out and about. I'm thinking she hasn't been around or knows how to make herself scarce

Idlemess wrote:

Fifty wrote:Forgot to add just another bit on Olena.  She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her.  I find it interesting.

Either she is not in the F3 and the paps allegedly knowing the finalists or... OR she's F1   and they are all hiding it. Alex, Nikki, and Faith were all included in pre-season photos so... But you are right, this is very interesting that she is not captured out and about. I'm thinking she hasn't been around or knows how to make herself scarce  

You may be right it could be because they know the F3 but its still perplexing. She must be hiding out really well as I think they would be chasing in on her anyway as she has become the publics favourite.

Fifty wrote:

Idlemess wrote:

Fifty wrote:Forgot to add just another bit on Olena.  She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her.  I find it interesting.

Either she is not in the F3 and the paps allegedly knowing the finalists or... OR she's F1   and they are all hiding it. Alex, Nikki, and Faith were all included in pre-season photos so... But you are right, this is very interesting that she is not captured out and about. I'm thinking she hasn't been around or knows how to make herself scarce  

You may be right it could be because they know the F3 but its still perplexing. She must be hiding out really well as I think they would be chasing in on her anyway as she has become the publics favourite.

Are the paps on top of Richie's coming and going? The interesting thing is her being quiet on SM (most of the girls are I think). I check and there are three profiles on her including her make-up tutorial which I think had a recent update. It's positive and I think it speaks to her character that she is not on there promoting herself outrageously.

Fifty wrote:Forgot to add just another bit on Olena.  She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her.  I find it interesting.

Here we go Olena was papped

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Source: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

natik wrote:

Fifty wrote:Forgot to add just another bit on Olena.  She lives in Sydney but hasn't been papped at all. Considering how popular she has become and she is a model, you would think the paps would be chomping at the bit to photograph her.  I find it interesting.

Here we go Olena was papped

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Source: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Still like her, but cigarettes are a huge turn off JMOO.

She looks so young and fresh face

Idlemess wrote:

Still like her, but cigarettes are a huge turn off JMOO.

She looks so young and fresh face  

Same! Still like her but she needs to overthink the cigarette bad habit thing.

natik wrote:

Idlemess wrote:

Still like her, but cigarettes are a huge turn off JMOO.

She looks so young and fresh face  

Same! Still like her but she needs to overthink the cigarette bad habit thing.

Agreed. How does she still look good buying cigarettes? Blessed

Fifty wrote:

romance realist wrote:

Loulou wrote:

Please don't leave.  I also think Olena is the only interesting women this session.  I loved Richie last year however was not prepared to watch this session due to the sleuthing as didn't think I would be interested in the girls apart from Olena.  Then she got the 2nd date now I will watch until she leaves.  Their future scene shots intrigue me.  If it is Olena in the claw foot bath, they are very comfortable/connected and question where it is taken as looks outdoors and freezing at night in NSW at that time of year???  Plus IMO on her SD when talking of site in the Black dress her hair is blonde???  I question also why producers included the comment by Nikki "I'm in love with her".  Maybe wishful thinking but I have not given up [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Agreed LouLou
I also, despite very persuasive arguments otherwise, think it may be Olena in the bath.
I like, that amongst the very scripted kissing we have seen so far, she has not complied.
I think Olena is a young, self contained woman, who has been in front of camera's and the external gaze long enough to know it for what it is. While she may seem too cosmopolitan for Richie, I want to watch Olena just like last year I was interested in watching Richie despite being a bit bored with the show  
Olena could be a a very good choice for Bachelorette 2017 if she is not F1.
She is beautiful but she seems to understand this is but 'skin deep'.
Fifty, the questioning perspective and differing viewpoints such as the one you expressed here, are great to read, so I also urge you to stay viewing for a little while longer?
:Nod:

Hi guys
Ok you have persuaded me back for a little while and I have also became quite intrigued by the Ep5 preview and the extra segment they cut out of Ep4 that shows Ritchie painting for Georgia (attached it in SM thread).  Its a side of him i like but am completely perplexed as to why they are cutting so much of his time out with the girls at the CP.  We are not getting any interactions and he is looking stiff as a cardboard right now.
I am also posting a daily mail article in SM link about Keira and how she is being bullied on SM and surprisingly Eliza and Alex have reached out to her and defended her. So my theory about why they are portraying Alex at the moment as they are maybe correct. I am almost 100% certain her HTD is the pictures of Ritchie riding the quad and dirt bikes which means he will probably meet her son which will make it worse for him if he doesn't pick her. Whether there is a turnaround this EP after their first date and their chemistry becomes blatantly obvious, we will have to wait and see.

I'm not 100% convinced its Nikki either as there are too many of them picking her as the F1.  It all sounds a little strange and if she is they need to reign in the bachelorettes leaving the house about spilling the beans.  Also Nikki was papped jogging on a Saturday 11 July.  My recollection of the last couple of seasons is the F1 and Bach/ette would rendezvous on the weekends so no one would know who it was. The Bach/ette also has promos and interviews during the week and considering it started 28th July nothing is adding up.

As for Olena (my fave), it looks like she may have been working through as her modelling agency has posted pics on Insta of her for a Korean clothing co.  As She is in the big leagues signing up with a Milan modelling arm of her agency in June last year so if Richie isn't the one, she will no doubt find someone spectacular soon enough. Not sure why they are hiding her conversations either so if she is the dark horse this season, bring it on I say.  Can anyone confirm its her under the big bamboo structure because Im having a hard time trying to match up her dates as well.  I think the coming episodes will be a bit more telling, as long as they don't keep cutting massive chunks out.