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

I just read some of the social media comments on the Network Ten site about Olena too.
They are overwhelming supportive of her dilemma and her position.
And while I do think Richie can comprehend rejection, perhaps he just sees that they are not into each other enough, and he's got some pretty nice girls to chose from that are more amenable.
The Bach is set up for extraverts and those that find their adventure in the physical.
Introverts like Olena are a rarity I would think.

romance realist wrote:In contrast, Alex is incredibly gushy, full on and open in a superficial way and Richie seems really comfortable with that.

Not sure why, but I thought Richie would be better at seeing through her type of behaviour?

I just had a look at the Facebook page and fans are absolutely scathing in their assessment of Alex. I didn't realise people were so turned off by her. It would be interesting to know if Alex is happy with the depiction of her time on the show.

I've just watched the last eposide and I still can't see strong signs that Nikki is F1 - maybe next week?   It definitely seems that Rich and Alex have an amazing something, but still no real firm signs of F1-F3 yet.  I think I like Faith and Nikki, then Olena, then Alex or maybe Alex and then Olena and not sure about Steph yet ??????   Rachel I'm not that keen on.  Of course JMO.  Also Alex wore a blue bikini in the chocolate tub.

I haven't watched any of the episodes this week yet but from reading y'all comments it seems that the producers may deviate & have a straight forward F1 without any doubts.

Hopefully more screen caps next week....just 3 more weeks for Richie & his love to be revealed to the world but here's to hoping we find out first before then.

My opinion is in a minority but I don't see Olena as being reserved so much as I think she is just used to guys falling all over her and Richie is just another one. I say this because in her interview she said she has always had her pick of guys which was a pretty conceited thing to say, imo, even if it is true I found it a bit full of oneself for her to say that. So to me I think she just likes being chased and still wants to stay on the show (there's perks that come with that to be sure) and having followed her since before the show aired there are some things that make me think she is not just the reserved reasons. In a way I think I have more respect for Megan who chose to leave because as much as I think Olena is probably a nice person in real life I just buy that she is into Richie (which is fine) but it makes me think she just wants another guy to chase her.

I think Olena will start opening up as you saw in this episode she was upset and realized it's time to let down those walls. However, I think it'll be too late bc Richie is probably falling for others and Nikki has her second 1-on-1 next ep so that will be interesting.

For her to stay longer on the show Olena would have to open up regardless of whether she is really into Richie or not so I am not so sure if she does so because she is into Richie or because she just wants to stay longer on the show. Part of me thinks the latter based on her SM activity I have followed before the show aired and what she said in her interview and Osher said too and I don't fully buy that her opening up is just part of her nature but more so because if she wants to stay longer on the show and not be sent home she has no choice but to open up.

Staying longer or "opening up" can be part of the bubble or it can be because of real interest but I have watched this show enough to know that many stay on the show regardless of being F2, F3, etc not because they have a genuine interest in the lead but because of the possible perks that will come with it. The longer on the show, the more likely to get more followers, opportunities, perks to red carpet/celeb events, and the next lead gig if so.

Sundy wrote:

Dirty Street Pie wrote:

Sundy wrote:Blue swimsuit. Blue swimsuit

Thought the same thing when I saw it! But surely it will be ruined after a chocolate bath....

I would think so

I haven't watched the episode yet - I've only read everyone's posts - but has it been sleuthed that this is the same swimsuit the girl jumping off the boat is wearing?

Katiebelle wrote:

Sundy wrote:

Dirty Street Pie wrote:
Thought the same thing when I saw it! But surely it will be ruined after a chocolate bath....

I would think so

I haven't watched the episode yet - I've only read everyone's posts - but has it been sleuthed that this is the same swimsuit the girl jumping off the boat is wearing?

It is certainly the same style swimsuit. Although, IMO, the blue Alex wore in the chocolate bath is a darker shade to the screencap of the girl jumping off the boat - that looks pale blue to me. Could just be the lighting though.

Being called the 'Ukrainian Vault' by some of the other women says reserve to me.
But perhaps more importantly, Olena is not an instantly warm, open person like Richie.
I think we see the qualities Richie is drawn to in the 3 women who have had 2nd dates.
Olena and Nikki are exceptionally beautiful and both have a quiet and confident dignity.
Alex and Nikki are both open, warm and seemingly easy going.
Nikki has all the desired qualities IMO.

Alex's 2nd single date and the preview of Nikki's 2nd single date starkly contrast Olena's in energy and ease.

While I expect the RC is producer driven for drama, I find it a bit mean that often when a contestant is feeling insecure, this is amped up by them receiving one of the last roses. Last night Richie asked what he could do to help Olena open up but then he gave her a late rose. Hardly building trust and confidence but more a kind of weird punishment. Not so keen on that.

The driver for staying in the show would also be related to rejection don't you think?
Even if you are not interested in the lead a rose is a validation.
I know the minor celeb factor is part of it for sure, but don't you think there is something about being kept in the Bach gang too and not missing out?

Watching Alex in the bath I got the impression she was auditioning for a role or a was watching a soapie. I didn't really feel the genuine energy

More on one of the SDs next Thursday, Hamish Blake to appear (dressed like a 3 year old toddler ) on it with Richie and the girl he takes on that date.

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