Bachelor Australia - Season 4 - Richie Strahan - Social Media - Media - *Sleuthing - Spoilers* #3

Katiebelle wrote:Holey Moley Batman!  

I've been in meetings for the last few hours and thought I'd have a quick look at the site while I was having a cuppa at a cafe. I shrieked so loud the table next to me thought I was demented.

I have to say that this is the best season ever! I'm having so much fun. :dancing peg:

You guys have been so busy with all your posts it's going to take me ages to catch up.

But I think the gist is this - there's something fishy in the State of Bachelorland.

So we have photos of Olena and Alex with men but the general consensus of the board is that Alex's pictures could be her greeting a friend. Have I got that right?

Then we have leaked photos of Nikki in Bali but they don't prove that she gets to F2. Have I got that right?

We also have Facebook comments being deleted. Have I got that right?

And we have Richie doing very little media. Have I got that right?

Plus a weird radio interview with Osher where he says everything was a bit loose. What does that even mean?

Oh dear - shades of Bach NZ 2 I think.

But I can't help being beyond excited for Wednesday and Thursday nights. How many days, hours, minutes to go?

Welcome to crazy Bachland Yes, you've got it right it is bonkers

It does seem like shades of Bach NZ S2 ... can we survive another one of those?

I think we can! Few more sleeps until all is revealed (hopefully)

Fifty wrote:Ok NZ Bach fans.  Can someone explain what happened and did you figure something was going on before the finale and how did you figure it out?

While the show was airing, it came across that he was only interested in going for a holiday, didn't really zone in on any one girl that made you think it was a love story.

Then strange behavior in the interviews he conducted prior to the finale....didn't appear to be in love.

But he also didn't do any media interviews while the show was airing because he works in the film industry and was producing a movie.

Strange behaviors from him towards his F1 at the reunion, lacking in intimacy which he showed to his F2, which was kinda OTT IMO. The interview he did post the reunion with his F1 was lacking in intimacy.

I will let [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] fill in the blanks for whatever is still there but overall it's the worst season I have ever sat through to watch.

Katiebelle wrote:

Fifty wrote:

AllAboutLove wrote:So I just had a horrible thought...

What if Alex is F1 and her edit is bad because she dumped Richie?

Oh for the love of god just let this week be over.  I can only see bad things happening here.

I'm suppose to be working but I just keep on reading all these posts going OMG... OMG... OMG!

Me too....talk about not fulfilling your own contract.
I want an explanation to come forward to erase this grubby old mess and bring back the romance.

Fifty wrote:Ok NZ Bach fans.  Can someone explain what happened and did you figure something was going on before the finale and how did you figure it out?

1) lead didn't do much media (only beginning and near end of show airing)
2) girls didn't say they were in love or heartbroken once they were eliminated and instead found "love" with their friendships
3) edit was seen as a bit wonky and didn't add up
4) s/caps indicated an F1 but SM and Media was different from past season and seemed "strange" (and thus it was predicated something was off post-show with F1 and it was - they broke up the day after ATFR)
5) media was posting rumors of switcheroo, wrong girl chosen, and very little posts about happily ever after

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] may remember more as well to add to the list but there was a feeling that even if there was an F1 something was "off"...

ETA: I just saw mercieme's post above and as she posted, the lead himself was definitely not into any of the girls and the comments he made even on the show were very strange and didn't seem into any of them... but I don't see the same here for Richie on his season although the other stuff with the girls, SM, media, etc, could be a clue

mercieme wrote:

Fifty wrote:Ok NZ Bach fans.  Can someone explain what happened and did you figure something was going on before the finale and how did you figure it out?

While the show was airing, it came across that he was only interested in going for a holiday, didn't really zone in on any one girl that made you think it was a love story.

Then strange behavior in the interviews he conducted prior to the finale....didn't appear to be in love.

But he also didn't do any media interviews while the show was airing because he works in the film industry and was producing a movie.

Strange behaviors from him towards his F1 at the reunion, lacking in intimacy which he showed to his F2, which was kinda OTT IMO. The interview he did post the reunion with his F1 was lacking in intimacy.

I will let [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] fill in the blanks for whatever is still there but overall it's the worst season I have ever sat through to watch.

Well Richie apart from the promo he has never in an interview said he is in love he says he is super dooper happy.
He hasn't done interviews because he was working apparently. What he couldn't Skype, phone call???
We will have to see after the finale what the interviews are like.?

IMHO I believe that the photos of Alex are her greeting a friend/relative and that Olena is likely old photos pre Bachelor. I would not be at all surprised to find media making most of this last week and coming out with all sorts of rumours and innuendos to boost readership and sales - it is what they do best no matter if they are the official show magazine or not. I do not believe for one minute that Richie would dump his F1 or that any of the final three girls would do the same. I also do not believe for one minute that Alex or Olena would risk contracts and spoilers by being seen in public with other men. I really do not think that there is much to be learnt about the finale from media this week as they are all going to be going crazy with stories to get our attention and hype up the audience by keeping them guessing at every turn. I also do not think given the huge backlash after the Blake/Sam breakup that the shows production company or channel 10 would risk that again especially with Bachelorette coming up next week. This is all JMO.
It's certainly going to be one crazy week and one that will provide us hours of entertainment from the media I am sure

mercieme wrote:

natik wrote:

mercieme wrote:

If Olena wants the Bette gig, she will do exactly as the contracts tell her to do and for now Woman's Day pics are suggesting there is a contract violation so IMO no way she is getting the Bette gig based on that.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], good question about Olena liking pics of her on the show, I don't follow any of these peeps on SM so what exactly is she liking? And was it recently or a while back, thanks.

She liked today some pictures of her and Richie from the HTD.

So bizzare but why bother if she is with another dude.

And to think I thought the FRC pics is what would be released before the finale instead we get pics of two of the F3 with other guys....say it ain't so.

We can read into whatever we want about those pics IMO but I would rather wait to hear what it was all about. Including how this all go for Richie and his role as well as the F3

I am so beyond confused I can't comprehend what I've just read. This season is beyond weird I don't understand. How is this possible? I just hope Richie is ok, if Olena is indeed F1, I hope Richie is okay. I am beginning to think that Richie chose Olena, then they broke it off and he did a switcheroo too Nikki? It only makes sense why he is so happy and why Nikki continuously likes pictures of them both!? For Olena, I don't understand if her and Richie broke up, why is she still continuously liking picturing of them both? Why is Steph and all clues pointing to Olena as the last girl standing? And as for Alex, I don't believe she is the winner. Look, I don't even know what I'm saying. I need some time to comprehend what I just saw and read. Utterly disappointed if it's true (I think it is)

AllAboutLove wrote:

Katiebelle wrote:Holey Moley Batman!  

I've been in meetings for the last few hours and thought I'd have a quick look at the site while I was having a cuppa at a cafe. I shrieked so loud the table next to me thought I was demented.

I have to say that this is the best season ever! I'm having so much fun. :dancing peg:

You guys have been so busy with all your posts it's going to take me ages to catch up.

But I think the gist is this - there's something fishy in the State of Bachelorland.

So we have photos of Olena and Alex with men but the general consensus of the board is that Alex's pictures could be her greeting a friend. Have I got that right?

Then we have leaked photos of Nikki in Bali but they don't prove that she gets to F2. Have I got that right?

We also have Facebook comments being deleted. Have I got that right?

And we have Richie doing very little media. Have I got that right?

Plus a weird radio interview with Osher where he says everything was a bit loose. What does that even mean?

Oh dear - shades of Bach NZ 2 I think.

But I can't help being beyond excited for Wednesday and Thursday nights. How many days, hours, minutes to go?

Welcome to crazy Bachland Yes, you've got it right it is bonkers

It does seem like shades of Bach NZ S2 ... can we survive another one of those?

I think we can! Few more sleeps until all is revealed (hopefully)

All I can say - when I can actually close my mouth - is thank the lord this season doesn't have a Naz! We'd all be headed to the liquor cabinet!

I'm now going to have to work late tonight when the kids are in bed as there's no way I missing out on all this fun. danceround

AllAboutLove wrote:

Fifty wrote:Ok NZ Bach fans.  Can someone explain what happened and did you figure something was going on before the finale and how did you figure it out?

1) lead didn't do much media (only beginning and near end of show airing)
2) girls didn't say they were in love or heartbroken once they were eliminated and instead found "love" with their friendships
3) edit was seen as a bit wonky and didn't add up
4) s/caps indicated an F1 but SM and Media was different from past season and seemed "strange" (and thus it was predicated something was off post-show with F1 and it was - they broke up the day after ATFR)
5) media was posting rumors of switcheroo, wrong girl chosen, and very little posts about happily ever after

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] may remember more as well to add to the list but there was a feeling that even if there was an F1 something was "off"...

ETA: I just saw mercieme's post above and as she posted, the lead himself was definitely not into any of the girls and the comments he made even on the show were very strange and didn't seem into any of them... but I don't see the same here for Richie on his season although the other stuff with the girls, SM, media, etc, could be a clue

But maybe he chose one because he thought she was it but it went awry..... this is not looking good peeps

OK I might have my rose coloured glasses on but have looked at each photo of Olena individually taking note of her body language and the level of her beer. Photo 1 she is leaning on the table with her arm across her body. Beer looks full so may have just sat down. Photo 2. same stance and beer still full. Talking closely which in a noisy environment is "normal". 3. "kissing" imo looks like she pulls back and who is to say it is not a quick kiss on the lips between long time friends. imo if was more passionate the photographer would have a different photo. beer nearly full. photo 4 arm wrestling could be anything. beer half full. Insert photo of him kissing her on the head imo could be him getting up to get a beer as his looks empty and hers nearly empty. Last photo he looks to be trying to grab her hand and she is pulling back and then he kisses her hand. I wonder if they were playing up for the photographer as must have known someone was taking photos. the photos look flirty because she is laughing/joking around. Didn't say if they met up or left together or if they were together for hours? She is a model and knows the tricks of the trade. He looks similar age and ethnic background so could be long time friends from same neighbour...who knows? Up until this article all evidence was pointing to Olena being F1, Olena has even liked several photos of her and Richie on SM from the show in the last few days. Richie is still claiming to be happy and has met up with F1 regularly. Olena is a smart business woman and imo would not jeopardise her contract with Bach AU. For me too many things post show have indicated they are still together. A week ago Olena joined Chadwick modelling agency which I would find strange if she is not F1 or had recently broken up with Richie. Richie being in Orange enabled him to move freely with no need for airport departures/arrivals. this is all JMO and I could be wrong however still think more evidence supports them being together and not. If the photos are the only negative thing then Im prepared to give benefit of the doubt as Olena is too disciplined to do something so careless. JMO side note My daughters have many male friends whilst having boyfriends and I often question their flirty behaviour...just saying???

no naz ever