Bachelor Australia Season 6 - Nick Cummins - SM Media - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Bobette wrote:

Agent99 wrote:I’ve got something rolling around in my head so I’m going to put it here to get rid of it   I was scrolling through Nick’s IG a few weeks ago and found the Steyne Hotel was following.  It was an old dive in Manly many years ago when I lived in Sydney so it sparked my curiosity.  Then saw the hotel was following Cass and Two Corporate Girls.  Hmmm I thought, someone who works there must read here!  Cass not so much as she is a girl around Manly, but TCG?  A Brisbane based fashion blog?  Today I had another look and the follow is no longer there.  So perhaps TCG have deleted to avoid any Nick connection?

Fantastic pickup, @Agent99.  It's these subtle clues that tell us much more than the official SM posting activity, IMO.  

Meanwhile, looking at the cast photo, one mystery is solved for me, namely who this girl is from night 1.  I thought it was probably Romy but the green dress confirms it.  Interestingly, the pap caption said "Nick appeared very familiar with her".  Will they admit that he knows her too?  Or will that storyline be reserved for Cass only?



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When greeted by the first woman to arrive, Honey Badger went straight in for a kiss and a hug, the two lingering for a moment in their embrace.

Donning a metallic emerald coloured frock of similar colour to former runner-up Nikki Grogan, the blonde shared a laugh with Nick and the two looked as though they really hit it off.

Although only day one, the former professional athlete whisked away the lucky blonde for a one-on-one.

Photos of the love-seeking couple showed them walking inside towards the mansion, with a producer seen in the background holding a curtain open for them.

What does hating on the Honey Badger say about you?

IT’S exactly one week until our favourite franchise gets another go around — and by now you’ve all heard of Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins.

The Honey Badger is a bit of a different sort, all far-out sayings and family values wrapped up in a bundle of overgrown curls and washboard abs.

But the reception to our newest addition has been lukewarm … it seems the ladies aren’t into our latest TV love interest.

Girlfriends, I am not OK with this.

As a long time Bachelor franchise lover, I am personally stoked that they finally found us a guy with personality. Tim was hot, Blake was dodgy, Sam was pretty, Richie fell flat and Matty J was about as exciting as your next door neighbour’s cat. Now we have Nick. A tall (I know how you ladies love that), successful, decent-hearted Aussie bloke. So why all the negative talk? Let’s discuss …

THE LOOK

Despite being partial to a moustache myself (Tom Selleck 4 LIFE) I can understand why there are people out there not happy to be dating a lip tickler. Throw in an ’80s mop top — also a deal-breaker for many a lass out there — and I do see why some women appear less than excited.

I’m going to share a secret with you now so lean in: It’s. Just. Hair.

Yep. Removable, reshapeable and regrowable. Tell me, gorgeous and diverse women of Australia, why aren’t we able to see past a dodgy moustache? We’re not that shallow, are we?

And if you’re the lucky lass who gets a bit of face time with this great human and still can’t see past the flavour saver? Why not take your objectifying a step further and ask our new TV friend to remove his shirt — I doubt you’ll be noticing his coiff when there’s a solid set of washboard abs staring straight at your face.

THE ATTITUDE

The first video dropped by our charming Bachelor started with this.

“G’day, I’m Nick Cummins and I agree with you, I’m probably not the best looking Bachelor you’ve ever had, I don’t have a jaw that can cut a cake, I don’t have a tan of mahogany seal. It’s pretty clear I’m not your standard Bachelor and nor would I want to be.”

I think we can all agree the sexiest thing about a man is confidence. And while the above self-deprecating statement may make it appear that this guy is down on his looks — make no mistake, he is 100 per cent happy with who he is, mouth brow and all. Being with a guy who is happy in his own life makes for an awesome relationship — you do your thing, he does his — and you come together to support each other along the way.

As for all the calls of ‘bogan’ I’m hearing, that’s the one thing viewers loved most about Sophie Monk’s season — so why the double standard here? If it’s because of the peculiar type of slang the Honey Badger is so fond of, we allowed Steve Irwin and Alf Stewart (and by some accounts, yours truly) as many dingoes and drongos and frogs in socks as their little hearts desired — and nobody loves them any less.

Nick is clearly a fun-loving guy who is out for an adventure. I don’t know about you, but I’d prefer to watch that over a bunch of similar looking men from affluent suburbs talking about their office job and gym routine.

THE HEART

By all accounts Nick Cummins is a total sweetheart. One of eight children raised by a single father, he has always put family first. He gave up a successful career with the Wallabies (even if you don’t know rugby — you do know Australia is the highest you can go) and transferred across the globe to play in a Japanese league — a move he confirmed was for the money. Money he gave to his family in support of two younger siblings with cystic fibrosis — and his father after he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

Money aside, he said the move meant he’d have more time to spend with his family. He explained in an interview with The Project: “Playing for the Wallabies is a massive thing, and it’s something you dream about for so long, and when it finally happens, all the emotions that come through … To give that up, yeah, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to family.”

I’m sorry but if his career decision didn’t move you in the slightest then you should probably see a doctor — you might not have a heart at all.

So there’s the Honey Badger’s neat little backstory — but what kind of Bachelor is he going to be? Let’s face it, I don’t know the guy from a bar of soap, but he also told The Project what kind of lady he is looking for — and I can’t help but feel we’ve got a good one here folks.

“You can talk about hair colour and things like that — and that’s all good for the eye, but it doesn’t really last. And you’ve got to go off vibes, I reckon.”

Because just like the rest of us, Nick Cummins is more than we see on the outside — so let’s end the judgement girls.

We’re better than that.

Storybook wrote:The above article regarding the popularity of the Bachelor states ..."It seems the reception to our newest edition is lukewarm" ...

I wonder if the Sportsbet odds for the premier have changed from 'Under or equal to 1.105 million'?

Bobette wrote:Yes I thought that was interesting too.  Can't have two Home and Away extras who've met Nick previously and have an unfair advantage, or how would the audience know who to hate on?  

As expected, Britt's bio makes her look like a perfect match on paper for Nick, while they've painted Sophie as merely an accomplished career woman.  Hoping people won't see her coming?  

Romy's bio also paints her as a good match for Nick.  I went back and checked what was said about her arrival.  She was first out of the limo, and got the first one-on-one according to Daily Mail.

When greeted by the first woman to arrive, Honey Badger went straight in for a kiss and a hug, the two lingering for a moment in their embrace.

Donning a metallic emerald coloured frock of similar colour to former runner-up Nikki Grogan, the blonde shared a laugh with Nick and the two looked as though they really hit it off.

Although only day one, the former professional athlete whisked away the lucky blonde for a one-on-one.

Photos of the love-seeking couple showed them walking inside towards the mansion, with a producer seen in the background holding a curtain open for them.

This makes me think Romy gets the key to his Bach Pad, which would be interesting since she goes out mid-season.  Could be some drama there.  Just as well she's an actress.

Agent99 wrote:

Bobette wrote:

This makes me think Romy gets the key to his Bach Pad, which would be interesting since she goes out mid-season.  Could be some drama there.  Just as well she's an actress.

I think the key might go to Romy too.  That kiss she gives Nick on the group date gives me pause.  Jackie O wondered about a stage 5 clinger getting the key - maybe Romy is filling that role.

Dirty Street Pie wrote:@Bobette I’ve posted max bets and returns for the F4 plus a few extras on the betting odds thread. I couldn’t be arsed to do all of them, especially as it looks like the F4 are all pretty close at the moment, while the other girls are all close to each other as well, but would be a bigger loss for Sportsbet if they won.

Dirty Street Pie wrote:Looks like the girls are all public on Insta as of today. Alisha and Shannon have both posted their Bach promo shot to their accounts also.