Bachelor Australia - Season 4 - Richie Strahan - Episode Discussion - *Sleuthing - Spoilers* #2

Wow, what an interesting episode ... edit ... storyline ... impressive ... because of the reaction, how it evoked in people, reading online, 2 main thoughts running and I'm very excited for the future episodes to see that play out.

Hometowns are going to be a doozy. It always blows my mind that more people don't come here for the sleuthing.  You just have to go on the Bach FB page to see how many people really take the edit for reality.  The number of people who thought Olena was gone tonight...  [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]  

**edited** Love your work sleuthers xo

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Ok I did a glimpse at the episode and that game "I never" they played exact the same game on the Ukrainian Bachelor. This is actually mind blowing. Because let me tell you something WB is also the production company behind the Ukrainian Bachelor. At first I thought I´m dreaming but the edit is exact the same they did it in Ukraine for Alyona F1 this season. They focused from the first episode on Anetti the F2. And they hid Alyona till late in the game. And everyone literally nearly everyone thought Irakli is going to choose Anetti but in fact it was Alyona all the time. So it`s the "Nikki is F1" story all over again to me. IMO

Here is a snippet of the Ukraine game of "I never".

Idk about you guys but this episode solidified that Nikki is definitely F1 imo. I think he knew at this point 100%.

ThankMeLater ... Funny how for me it was just a confirmation that Olena will be F1. Also, hearing Nikki discussing her perspective of Olena being a front-runner and asking other girls if that group date was jeopardizing O's chances (for me not). I saw Richie really feeling lots of love and respect for Nikki, but not being "in love" with her to choose her.

happygolucky wrote:ThankMeLater ... Funny how for me it was just a confirmation that Olena will be F1. Also, hearing Nikki discussing her perspective of Olena being a front-runner and asking other girls if that group date was jeopardizing O's chances (for me not). I saw Richie really feeling lots of love and respect for Nikki, but not being "in love" with her to choose her.

I agree. To make Olena a serious competition for Nikki as F1 they needed to start showing a strong connection with Olena. But they don`t. They are throwing shades on her connection with Richie left and right. IMO

I can't wait to watch this weekend. By reading SM, the fans are all over the place but are saying based on the episode they expected Olena to go. They were not expecting Faith's exit.

Some major editing going on

Plus ... the public response was positive for Olena ... a bit negative because she was against the loving Faith ... but surprisingly very supportive of Olena's "princess behaviour" and "real approach". So ... we'll see ... I saw in Richie something more during that private talk ... and the fact that the whole date was designed to not "favor" Olena ... she came out being highlighted - talk about pointing a finger (not for an elimination).

happygolucky wrote:Plus ... the public response was positive for Olena ... a bit negative because she was against the loving Faith ... but surprisingly very supportive of Olena's "princess behaviour" and "real approach". So ... we'll see ... I saw in Richie something more during that private talk ... and the fact that the whole date was designed to not "favor" Olena ... she came out being highlighted - talk about pointing a finger (not for an elimination).

Exactly! Or pointing a finger for a F1.

I haven't seen the episode yet but the whole BachelorAus twitter timeline for today was about Olena's camping experience.
I still think Nikki is F1 though.
Don't know how Olena can become F1 if their relationship doesn't develop further.
However Nikki's story is also too easy for an F1. Still expecting some bump in the road , even if it's a "too good to be true" ala Roberto.
The only one that has doubt AND some chemistry in the edit is Alex. Wondering if that will mean something in the end.

Did I understood it right? It looks like Alex son will not be there for the HTD? If so than it´s a dead give away that Alex is not F1. And there is then a possibility there that Alex is maybe F2.

I`m sorry guys don`t want to get on your nerves with the parallels but it is really one to one the same thing. Before HTD in the Ukraine Bachelor they made the viewers believe that Alyona F1 is going to leave the project and there were only one rose left.