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

Regarding Olena and Nikki, in a way I can see how Nikki can be like Heather, especially since Richie would take her away for CP chats (which he did with Heather as well) but when it comes to who the lead is chasing the most I do think, especially at F3, it is Olena. I mean, if Olena's walls were so up and Richie was so frustrated then why not let her go or why hasn't she left like Megan?

It's also why I keep thinking about those BTS pics of Richie and Nikki kissing on a GD that were left out the edit, If Nikki is not F1 then I can see why they were left on the cutting room floor and not part of the edit like Snez's were, since they don't have the same storyline if Nikki is F3.

It could also tie into Nikki getting the first SD, since before the season aired and pre-season sleuthing, one concern that was discussed about Nikki and in her thread was with Nikki getting the first SD and how that could be a clue she could be F3 (like Sarah/F3/1st SD) or possibly F2 since first SD contestant hasn't been F1 before in any franchise that I know of.  

Also, in addition to the SM about Olena by the show ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) one think I noticed was that whenever Nikki had a SD, Olena either had a SD right afterwards or had SQT and got a rose right afterwards -- so almost like Olena was being hid intentionally by Nikki and possibly Nikki being used as decoy for Olena? 

When I think back to Episode 2 and Olena having her first SD right after Nikki had the first SD of the season, what stands out to me is that Richie chose to go to the mansion to get Olena for her date (no date card from Osher but Richie personally doing so and the only girl he did this for) and he chose to take her to his bachpad (first girl to do this) so it was all very personal actions by Richie. 

So from Richie "asking" Olena on a date and she being the only one he did this with I can see how Richie has initiated the most with Olena. Both Alex and Nikki were 'all in' and Olena has been guarded but Richie still keeps initiating and chasing Olena. 

It's why when I look at Richie and his actions towards Olena and their trajectory it reminds me a lot of Bach Canada S2 with Tim/April where the lead chased the F1 and she had walls up and even wanted to leave before FRC but the lead kept chasing and their theme was "trust" and whether the F1 would take that leap of faith to trust the lead. 

I can see the same thing happening in the promos where Richie is once again "chasing" Olena on FD and Olena putting her walls down and the theme for Richie and Olena being "trust" (as Olena told Richie she needs to trust him) and when she does he catches her.

IMO, Everything is pointing now to Olena F1

I find it interesting that Richie asked Olena out on a tailor made date that involved a motor bike ride, when Olenas dad hates bikes

AllAboutLove wrote:It could also tie into Nikki getting the first SD, since before the season aired and pre-season sleuthing, one concern that was discussed about Nikki and in her thread was with Nikki getting the first SD and how that could be a clue she could be F3 (like Sarah/F3/1st SD) or possibly F2 since first SD contestant hasn't been F1 before in any franchise that I know of.  

I think Nikki as F3 was foreshadowed in her first SD. On the beach, she started conversation by asking Richie....
So you have done this before...was it hard at the end?

Editors did not need to leave that query in but they did.

Just Looking wrote:I find it interesting that Richie asked Olena out on a tailor made date that involved a motor bike ride, when Olenas dad hates bikes

ME too Bet Olena told casting about that so she was chosen for that particular date to see if she would refuse or if it would rattle her. Production knew Richie was a gear head and that he would be enthusiastic about sharing his passion.
It also supplied a very humorous HTD convo.

What a day it has been for us all. I have so many things whirling around in my head I don't know what to think. Here's a few of them

Regarding the photos that have emerged of Olena in the bar in Bondi. IMO I really find it hard to believe that she would be so silly as to so openly flirt with someone like that. I know she looks like she is getting all cosy but hey to be truthful she could look sexy mowing the lawn. You know how some people have a resting b face maybe she has a resting sexy face. Even still though if she is F1 and the photos are not staged (and they could be) Richie would be feeling pretty bad right about now.

Regarding Richie's mum saying she was surprised. I don't think this has anything to do with Alexs son. IMO it would really insensitive to start a conversation about Alex having a child like that and therefore IMO the comment will be about the age of either Olena or Alex.

There was also a common thread that I thought the production team strongly put forward in the htds that I think will carry through to the F3 dates. Alexs theme was all about her having a son. About the complexities of that and the fact that Alex and Richie need to talk this over. I think this will carry through to the F3 date for Alex and instead of getting an activity they will go somewhere quiet to talk. Hence hitting the road and getting out of town. I'm not discounting the Ubud gazebo as the pm part of their date. Olenas theme from HTD was moving, her or Richie and the fact that someone is going to have to compromise. We know this is an issue that is discussed on their F3 date and I believe will be resolved quite easily. Richie will say he will move. Nikkis theme is putting it all on the line and whether or not Richie can resiprocate that love.

It's going to be a really interesting episode and it will be interesting to see who Richie can so confidently say he is in love with. We all know Richie doesn't throw that term around lightly. I think it will all be fine in the long term and the tabloid are just cashing in while they can.

And the final thing that is bugging me is that bloody boat screencap. Anywho. Ramblings over. Less than 48 hours to go

Great thoughts [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], I do agree that I don't really think Olena would be silly enough to be on a date in public if she is not F1, when she could just wait a week?

Cannot wait till Wednesday night, and yes, that bloody boat! There will be cheers from all over Australia when we finally know who it is! I am going with my first impression, that it was Alex, I was only seeing other people when I was trying to find a way for Alex to not be in Bali.

So since Richies mum said it was a surprise, I guess we can rule out Nikki?

Sundy wrote:What a day it has been for us all. I have so many things whirling around in my head I don't know what to think. Here's a few of them

Regarding the photos that have emerged of Olena in the bar in Bondi. IMO I really find it hard to believe that she would be so silly as to so openly flirt with someone like that. I know she looks like she is getting all cosy but hey to be truthful she could look sexy mowing the lawn. You know how some people have a resting b face maybe she has a resting sexy face. Even still though if she is F1 and the photos are not staged (and they could be) Richie would be feeling pretty bad right about now.

Regarding Richie's mum saying she was surprised. I don't think this has anything to do with Alexs son. IMO it would really insensitive to start a conversation about Alex having a child like that and therefore IMO the comment will be about the age of either Olena or Alex.

There was also a common thread that I thought the production team strongly put forward in the htds that I think will carry through to the F3 dates. Alexs theme was all about her having a son. About the complexities of that and the fact that Alex and Richie need to talk this over. I think this will carry through to the F3 date for Alex and instead of getting an activity they will go somewhere quiet to talk. Hence hitting the road and getting out of town. I'm not discounting the Ubud gazebo as the pm part of their date. Olenas theme from HTD was moving, her or Richie and the fact that someone is going to have to compromise. We know this is an issue that is discussed on their F3 date and I believe will be resolved quite easily. Richie will say he will move. Nikkis theme is putting it all on the line and whether or not Richie can resiprocate that love.

It's going to be a really interesting episode and it will be interesting to see who Richie can so confidently say he is in love with. We all know Richie doesn't throw that term around lightly. I think it will all be fine in the long term and the tabloid are just cashing in while they can.

And the final thing that is bugging me is that bloody boat screencap. Anywho. Ramblings over. Less than 48 hours to go

Oh Sundy, what a laugh well said!
I wonder if his mother is referring to the fact that both Alex and Olena do not want to move to Perth, especially Alex being a co parent and relying on family for support/child care etc. As Richie is very close to his family and I think this would surprise them. jmo

Sundy wrote:What a day it has been for us all. I have so many things whirling around in my head I don't know what to think. Here's a few of them

Regarding the photos that have emerged of Olena in the bar in Bondi. IMO I really find it hard to believe that she would be so silly as to so openly flirt with someone like that. I know she looks like she is getting all cosy but hey to be truthful she could look sexy mowing the lawn. You know how some people have a resting b face maybe she has a resting sexy face. Even still though if she is F1 and the photos are not staged (and they could be) Richie would be feeling pretty bad right about now.

Regarding Richie's mum saying she was surprised. I don't think this has anything to do with Alexs son. IMO it would really insensitive to start a conversation about Alex having a child like that and therefore IMO the comment will be about the age of either Olena or Alex.

There was also a common thread that I thought the production team strongly put forward in the htds that I think will carry through to the F3 dates. Alexs theme was all about her having a son. About the complexities of that and the fact that Alex and Richie need to talk this over. I think this will carry through to the F3 date for Alex and instead of getting an activity they will go somewhere quiet to talk. Hence hitting the road and getting out of town. I'm not discounting the Ubud gazebo as the pm part of their date. Olenas theme from HTD was moving, her or Richie and the fact that someone is going to have to compromise. We know this is an issue that is discussed on their F3 date and I believe will be resolved quite easily. Richie will say he will move. Nikkis theme is putting it all on the line and whether or not Richie can resiprocate that love.

It's going to be a really interesting episode and it will be interesting to see who Richie can so confidently say he is in love with. We all know Richie doesn't throw that term around lightly. I think it will all be fine in the long term and the tabloid are just cashing in while they can.

And the final thing that is bugging me is that bloody boat screencap. Anywho. Ramblings over. Less than 48 hours to go

Great post [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that shed some light because right about now I'm starting to wonder if the producers are trying to send us to a mental hospital and laughing all the way. It does sound harsh that his mum would say that about a single mum seeing she is one. Are we going to die if they cut the boat part out like they did with Snez's tub scene.

DTaylor91 wrote:So since Richies mum said it was a surprise, I guess we can rule out Nikki?

She actually said she is shocked

I keep scratching my head wondering where that boat sc fits in.