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

bblake wrote:From what I've seen, pretty much everyone on Twitter/Facebook seems to love Nikki and dislike Alex. I liked Alex at first but now she seems way too "on" all the time and emotional - already saying that she's falling for him, crying because he kissed Nikki, crying in the preview for tomorrow because he's not approaching her... I think he'll tire of that eventually. I can't see her going any further than F3 (and if it weren't for the S/C of her in Bali, I would've thought that she'd peaked already and wouldn't even make the F4). I doubt Richie will cop much flak for "dumping the single mum" when he eliminates her as much of the audience find her fake and over the top.

Just Looking wrote:I find it hard to believe that in a 12 year relationship, Nikki was never told she is beautiful or taken on a date.  Something's not right with that IMO

Sundy wrote:

bblake wrote:From what I've seen, pretty much everyone on Twitter/Facebook seems to love Nikki and dislike Alex. I liked Alex at first but now she seems way too "on" all the time and emotional - already saying that she's falling for him, crying because he kissed Nikki, crying in the preview for tomorrow because he's not approaching her... I think he'll tire of that eventually. I can't see her going any further than F3 (and if it weren't for the S/C of her in Bali, I would've thought that she'd peaked already and wouldn't even make the F4). I doubt Richie will cop much flak for "dumping the single mum" when he eliminates her as much of the audience find her fake and over the top.

Thanks if it's Alex in Bali???

fangirlsamuri wrote:I mean, it might just be me that feels this way. But regardless of the chemistry that Richie and Nikki share, their conversations never has much substance - I'd like to see Richie actually talk meaningfully the way he did on that single date with Olena. I mean, Nikki kind of pointed it out by saying he's always complimenting her. Feels like a cover up for deeper convo's.

Emayem wrote:

I agree, on both dates it was a lot of compliments, awkward pauses, awkward comments, and I just don't get the impression thay they could just sit and talk for hours.
Would really love to see more of his chats with the girls to get a better gauge on it all. Like he seems to always call Rachael for a chat, but we never even get a glimpse!

fangirlsamuri wrote:I mean, it might just be me that feels this way. But regardless of the chemistry that Richie and Nikki share, their conversations never has much substance - I'd like to see Richie actually talk meaningfully the way he did on that single date with Olena. I mean, Nikki kind of pointed it out by saying he's always complimenting her. Feels like a cover up for deeper convo's.

Sundy wrote:I think what Nikki is meaning is as she was in a relationship from a teenager she hasn't had that adult experience of being courted and going on adult dates. I'm sure she and her ex went out together often as a couple but that's not the same feeling as going on a date with someone new. They must have had something special to be together for so long but just grew apart and therefore Nikki finds herself in her late 20s hearing things from a man that she hasn't had exposure to in a date/infatuation type setting before. I think she is being quite genuine it just seems to be taken the wrong way

fangirlsamuri wrote:

Emayem wrote:

I agree, on both dates it was a lot of compliments, awkward pauses, awkward comments, and I just don't get the impression thay they could just sit and talk for hours.
Would really love to see more of his chats with the girls to get a better gauge on it all. Like he seems to always call Rachael for a chat, but we never even get a glimpse!

Yes!! I don't seem them being able to hold a conversation for more than 5 minutes, that actually flows and has content. And I really do wonder what Rachael is telling him, maybe he's keeping her because she keeps him upto date with the gossip in the house.

Also, agree with everything above ^^^ Nikki's story is not adding up at all. How'd a guy keep a girl for 12 YEARS not 2, 12!!!, without ever taking her on a date or the faintest compliment. How foolish do they think we are