“I Couldn’t Br3athe”: Richie’s sh0cking Arrival in Paradise | Bach3lor In Paradise Australia
Tonight when I saw Richie, I couldn’t even breathe. Richie’s plans for a peaceful paradise. Oh It was my bachelor begin to unravel. Why did you send me home? As the exes keep coming. If I do happen to meet Alex and she is here, it’s not going to be easy. I need some closure from Richie.
We’ve never actually had the bre@kup conversation. Yeah, I’m not ready for that conversation just yet. Ready? I’m not a bit surprised to see you. Yeah, likewise. The encounter that will have everyone talking. Just got to stay composed. Richie and Alex’s explosive confrontation. I mean, I just can’t believe someone would do that to someone.
Do you actually want to go there, Rich? Presented exactly as happened. Don’t put words in my mouth. Raw and uncut. You wanted to do it. It was me. I actually can’t believe that you were telling me that it was me. I feel like we need more boys. Agree. Where are the bloody boys? What What are the numbers right now? It’s like there’s 12 of us and how many girls have guys and seven girls.
Oh, definitely need another boy. Another boy or two. If the guys have the roses first, I don’t see any of them giving me a rose. It concerns me that I don’t really see any of these guys as the right guy for me, but I want to be in paradise. I want to leave here with someone. So, I’m really hoping someone rolls on in that I feel that connection with.
So, you’re not like into the intellectual types then, I gather. Even though I’ll probably learn a lot more. Yeah. So much will go in my head. I’m pretty tall, you know. I love paradise. Both Bill and Nathan like me. As much as it’s fun, it’s also pretty mindboggling to try and figure out each relationship and where I should go with this. Oh dear.
So yeah, I’m hoping that there’s not going to be anybody else coming today because I’ve already got enough going on. I don’t need more I’m Richie. I’m 33 years old and I’m from my season of the Bachelor. I’m best known for taking the world’s most hated man title away from Blake Garvey, holding on to it for a good year and a half, 2 years, and then thank gosh, panballing it to Nick Cummings.
Well, after The Bachelor, I was obviously in a relationship with Alex that came to an abrupt halt. Who who ended it? Uh, you know, that that’s a good question. Who ended it? Um, I think it was an action that caused a reaction which ended it. And what was his action? Very gory details, Tom.
And I just don’t know. I just don’t know if Australia’s ready for that just yet. But I feel like I’m in a very good spot now. It took some time. Uh, cuz that certainly did a lot of damage, but it’s good. It’s good to put that behind yourself and you put it all in the past and and move on. Hence rolling the dice and seeing what can happen here.
Someone’s coming in hot. Someone’s coming. Is it a girl or a guy? Oh my god, they’re coming. They’re coming. Walking into paradise, my heart is absolutely pumping in my chest. You know, hopefully none of my exes are here. Oh, what the Oh my my bachelor. I was on Richie season and he is the one that got away.
How’s it going? Hi Cass. Hey Cass. I’m Richie. Nice to see you. When I saw Richie, like I couldn’t even breathe. My heart was physically pounding. Hey mate, how’s it going? Rich, Nathan, nice to meet you. How you young? Immediately I knew that Rachel, you’ve got unfinished business. Good day.
How are you? Oh Ah, good. Oh my god. I didn’t Chang your hair. Yeah. Good mate. Your hair changed. That’s it. You got a haircut. Looks good. A little bit awkward. I haven’t seen the guy since the show. Wow. Isn’t that awkward? So, this is Paradise, guys. Hola. Ba.
I’ve met Rachel before on my season of The Bachelor. Um, so it was nice to see her here. Um, yeah. I don’t know how to finish that one, but Hey, babe. Cat, how are you? Hey, fresh meat. Richie instantly caught my eye. I’m like, “Thank God.” Finally, someone who tickles my fancy. How long you guys been here for? A few days or uh day.
Second day. Yeah. Nice. Nice. So, we’re getting right into it. Yeah. Exciting. Better chuck some bodies on it. Bies on. I’m excited to see Richie. I was worried there for a second because I haven’t really connected with anyone in here yet, but seeing him in person, I find him pretty attractive.
He’s got really nice eyes. Oh, let let’s all go in and relax, eh? Like, what a welcoming. People everywhere. There’s definitely a lot of uh attractive women, a lot of uh really cool personalities. So, I think I have got my work cut out for me. So, this is it, eh? Paradise. This is where we are. Were you You were here.
Were you here last season? No. Oh, you weren’t? No. No. All right. I did the Bachette and then I did the Bachelor and then um you know got to give it a roll of the dice and life’s got to be fun and we’re in Fiji. Buller Buller. Can’t believe he’s here. Oh, you were on Who was my bachelor? There’s definitely potential with myself and Rachel.
However, I am very well aware that she has a big issue with Richie and it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out. I can’t believe this right now. Like just the just the how it just falls like that. I can’t believe it. Place would be way better with him here. Not here. If we had the rose cere right now, I’d give my rose to Rachel.
But there is some previous history with Richie and Rachel. I was like the last like the first time I’d seen him since hometown days. He’s just a liability. No one likes having liabilities. Oh, Rachel’s from your season. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. We We go way back. Oh, have you kissed before? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, we have.
There’s a bartender right now. Oh, like I’m serious. Cheers, girls. Cheers. Do a great afternoon. Who else knows what’s going to happen? Hey, I know. Jeez. Like honestly, I literally literally did not think he was coming here. Literally, I’ve never even bumped into him at an event or even anywhere.
Like the whole time. You haven’t seen him since? No. I haven’t spoken to him about anything. And then I see like mine actually walks through. So, how do you feel having him? It’s really nice to see him here. Really? Yeah. As soon as he came in, like my heart was like jumping out of my chest. says, “Would you go there again?” Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah. I feel like he’s like usually the guy say, but it’s like the one that got away. Okay. Or the one that didn’t choose, right? Yeah. Oh my god. Rachel’s got Bill Nathan. Now she’s saying that Richie is the one that got away. But I’m also interested in him. I don’t have anyone, so I got to look after myself in here.
I know you’re going to hate this, but like I’m I’m quite interested in Richie. No, no, no. Do you know what, girls? He’s my bachelor. Oh my god, you are hilarious. Are you guys like attracted to him? I I find him quite attractive. So, yeah. Anyway, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Cap is interested in Richie, but she knows that Richie was my boyfriend, so this could be myself and Richie’s second chance.
It would just be an easy fit. But first, so what’s going on with you? Um, I need to know why he sent me home when he did. Oh, it’s good to see you. Yeah, likewise. Likewise. Richie was my bachelor, so this could be myself and Richie’s second chance. But first, I need to know why he sent me home when he did. I could feel your nervous energy when you walked in and I’m like, what the actual like Richie is here? Talking to Rachel for the first time was really tricky.
You know, I’m just trying to be open and honest and tell her exactly where I’m at without h*rting her. I didn’t know what I was going to be walking into. Like I thought maybe I mean Alex could be here. So like my heart was pumping and you know that still potentially could happen. You still feel like it could happen between you two.
No, no, no. Nothing’s ever going to happen in that regard. Yeah. Well, that’s good. Which telling me that he’s not interested in Alex? To me, that gave me like peace of mind. It’s like music to my ears. That shows to me that he’s open to this process and maybe interested in me. But yeah, you know, that’s cuz he chose the wrong girl.
That’s what Australia said. Maybe they were right. I’m keen to talk to Richie before other girls do because I feel like I haven’t really formed a connection and I’m not ready to go home. Okay, let’s do it. I want to make an impact and make him remember me before anyone else gets in there. We’re coming in for Bevies, guys.
Come on down. What are we drinking? Cat has expressed to me that she’s interested in Richie. Am I jealous? No, because Richie was my bachelor, so we have already got so much history. Can I just say, Cat, you look very good right now. That’s pretty good. The whole get up, the earrings, the fan, the hair.
That’s really lovely. No, you do look really good. That’s nice. Anyway, Richie, would you like to go for a chat with me? Yeah, sure. Sweet. What the hell just happened? So, we’re going on a bit of an adventure now. Yeah, I know. I never got to ask why he sent me home. And this is a relationship I want to explore.
I prefer Richie to give me more attention than the other girls. So, I’m like overwhelmed. I I’m speechless. I don’t even know what to do with myself. It’s been a very busy afternoon in paradise with Cat and Rachel both coming in hot for Richie. I’m usually one for a bit of drama, but I’ve been a bit distracted. Wa! Far out. Patty, what a good bod.
I’ve been really looking for an opportunity to get to know Patty. That guy is hot. I’ve never really been one for a fullon musly guy, but Patty’s doing it for me. He’s a personal trainer, and I’m indulging myself a little bit. What’s his full name? Patrick. Patrick. Only when I’m in trouble. Okay, good. Yeah, I like that. Only when I’m in trouble.
Oh, you’re you’re Patrick for the rest of the day. Trouble. Yeah, Alicia is an awesome bird. Yesterday I went out with Shannon. You know, she’s not the girl for me. I think we’re better off as mates. But then with Alicia, I’m into her. What should we do next? What should we do next? Yeah, we need something to like Do you want to do next? Oh.
Oh my god. I think she’s keen on me. So, uh, unlucky, Shannon. No. Get your mind out of I wasn’t even going there. I’m Vanessa Sunshine and I’m from Nick’s the season of The Bachelor. Do I even need an introduction? People will know who I am. People will know me best for my attitude of giving zero. I’ve been so excited speculating who the Bachelor might be.
And when I see him, not thrilled. I’ll make noise. After being on the show, I didn’t expect people to have such a like, oh my god, why are you called sunshine? Like when you’re not even like sunshiny. And I’m like, yeah, look, I have a good resting face, but I do smile. Hola, Vanessa. Welcome to Paradise, Vanessa. It’s good to see you.
So good to see you. How you doing? I’m well. How are you? I’m great. What brings you to Paradise, Vanessa, Sunshine? Well, obviously I’ve got a bachelor, so I’m hoping that I have a bit more of a chance in paradise. So, uh, tell me what you really think about the Bachelor you got. What a joke.
Might sound a little bit harsh, but he was a prize I didn’t want to win. So, tell me about that prize. Describe the perfect man for you, Vanessa. Funny and genuine. Someone whose sincerity I don’t have to question and who doesn’t question mine. You can be hot, but if that’s all you’ve got and that’s all you’re bringing to the table, like, oh, good for you.
You’re hot, but I’m not willing to settle and compromise on less than what I know I deserve. I think that’s the best answer to this question I’ve ever had. Thank you, Vanessa. You’re about to go through the gates of paradise. And there’s nothing more powerful than going through the gates of paradise with a date card.
All right. However, because you don’t know who’s in there, I’m going to do something a little different. Attraction has so much more to it than looks. For example, each human individually emits a pheromone that sends a signal to a potential partner that either attracts them or repels them. It plays an enormous role.
You’re going to go on a date with a man who owns the shirt that you are most attracted to. Oh, so I don’t have to sniff the shirt. Okay. Well, you kind of do. Oh, no. No. I’m going to have to sniffle these. What if they smell bad? What if I don’t like any of them? All right. This This is so embarrassing.
All the shirts there are from Bachelors in Paradise. This is hideous. And I have to smell the pherommones. This smells funny. And pick my date from that. This is okay. Bit dirty. It’s all right. When it came down to the final shirt, this is a bit out there. I think it’s hideous. I hate this shirt, but it smells good.
I liked the smell a little bit more, so I went with that. Vanessa, you you decided you got some indecision going on. What’s happening? Smell like I’m going to marry them. It’s fine. Vanessa, you’re about to go on your first date here in Paradise. The owner of that shirt will meet you there. Okay, have fun, Vanessa. I’m glad you’re here.
I’m not into it. We love at first sight. I don’t believe in that Who do you belong to? I feel pretty upset. I’m just, you know, plucked off the beach and and sent on a date when I’ve got no idea how Rachel’s feeling right now with myself and Richie. I’m on the beach. Don’t know who is going to turn up.
Obviously, there are certain people I would not be happy to see. Do not want like a party boy. Who is that? When I first saw Vanessa, I kind of was just like, it’s going to be a bit of a fight. Is that Nathan? Is that Nathan? No, it’s not Nathan. As if I picked Nathan. Hi. Oh, I picked Nathan. Got to kid. That’s who I picked.
Hi. I don’t know who you are. Sorry. Nathan. Vanessa. Hi. What’s going on? Thanks. Interesting. I was surprised and I didn’t have super high hopes for the date. This is not what I thought this would be. For sure. in paradise. I’m hoping to last as long as I can.
I thought it would be blushing from the men, but clearly it’s just from the sun. Get boy, you got me. So, everyone’s, you know, chatting along, having a little lovely chat. I like girls in front of me in bikinis on the beach. I’m always the third wheel. Oh, where’s the boys at? When it’s going to be my time for a bit of love. Just so you know, I’m single.
Ready to mingle. Excuse me, friend. Oh, wow. Hello. Hello. Perfect timing. Love you. I spent a bit of time with Cat forming a friendship. There’s not a romantic connection, but it’s nice that you have a chat without any drama. Oh, I have a good question. Oh, okay. What’s What’s your What’s your deal bre@ker? My deal bre@ker? Like, what’s something you really like don’t like? Okay.
So, I had a friendship group a while ago where um one of the guys in there was just very venomous and very poisonous and just just saying some really random stuff, always nasty. And I guess I a deal bre@k for me is is is that kind of personality. Um, God, I hope I don’t do it. My chat with Richie is going really well.
Who would have thought that I got a little bit of a crush for Richie? I would have never ever picked him to be my type and he seems genuinely interested. I think there could be something there. Have you known anyone other than Rachel before coming in here? Uh, no, no, no, no. Just just Rachel. It It’s such a weird situation. I mean, even being put in this situation now, it’s so random and intense.
I could not imagine being here with an ex like I would be. Oh, I know. I know. Oh, that would be a disaster. I’m Alex and I’m from Richie season of The Bachelor. I would I say I was the winner? No, winner is not the right word. I was the girl that Richie chose at the end and for me that was everything. You know, we fell madly in love coming down this adventure.
Alex, I I was told to follow my heart, and following my heart has led me to you. I love you, Alex. I love you. I’m so happy. I love you. And then things changed. Out of that situation. Oh, it’s pretty heavy. No, but I think it’s ready for us. Richie and I do not talk anymore and I haven’t heard from him and he has not heard from me.
I definitely think that I need some closure from Richie, but I don’t really want to meet him in paradise. Paradise means new beginnings. And despite everything, I still definitely believe in love. Always will hopeless romantic. Oh, SOMEONE’S COMING IN. WHERE? OH, there’s someone arrived. Oh, hello. Omg, it’s Alex Nation. You okay? Yeah.
Have us a view, babe. I hate this Going to make for a a drama-filled night, I’m sure. OH, SOMEONE’S COMING IN. WHERE? OH, there’s someone coming in. Hello. Oh, there’s someone arrived. Oh. Oh, you okay? Yeah. Have a sip of you, Bev. OMG, it’s Alex Nation. I’m super excited to be walking into Paradise.
I was greeted with the most amazing smiles. Oh, you look so good. Britney, I’m coming to Paradise to meet someone. It could be a man or it could be a woman. How are you? I am attracted to both s3xes, so I’ll have it all. Just greedy. Oh, it’s Alex Nation. She better not be coming back for Richie. She did have a chance, but it’s my chance this time.
It’ll be all right. Yeah, I know. I know. It’s just uh good fun. I haven’t spoke with Alex since our bre@kup, so to see her again with everything that had happened, it’s Yeah. Yeah, look, it’s not easy. It’s probably a little bit harder than I thought it would be. No one could have ever predicted the circumstances of our, you know, relationship ending the way it did. And uh yeah, it was it was full on.
So, yeah, I’m not ready for that conversation just yet. Tell me, talk about talk about something else. Hi, Cat. Darling, how are you? How are you? Gorgeous thing. I saw Brooke beaming towards me, the little pocket rocket. Hi, honey. So glad to finally meet. I know.
I remember seeing her on Nick’s season of The Bachelor and just thought, “This chick is beautiful. She’s down to earth. She has a good head on her shoulders. She’s easy on the eye.” We were actually supposed to catch up one night for a drink. And it just didn’t eventuate. But maybe I’ll get that drink now. You guys been having fun? Yeah.
Haven’t got any guys yet, but you know, working on it. You got to keep pulling. Do you want to sit with me? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Let’s let’s let’s We have a nice surprise. It’s Alex Nation. You know, this is like a little bit of a a dream at the moment cuz Yeah. I think she’s just so attractive.
That was the original Alex that I was interested in, but now obviously now things have changed. The ties have shifted. Yeah, girl. I’m not afraid of a little competition. Come get them. I’m ready. I’m right here. I’m not moving. Not going anywhere. Oh my god. I love her. I know. Miss even though I’m spending a lot of time with the US Alex.
I want to keep my options open. I like Alex station. I think she’s beautiful. But I sort of tried to keep my cool. I just try to sort of like settle back and let everyone else sort of swarm her. But um inside I was like like I’m excited to get to know her. You excited to be here? I am. I’m super excited.
The welcome was actually everything I could have wanted and more. But then out the corner of my eye, there’s my ex-boyfriend. How good is that? He’s got a great ring spies in paradise. I know. Oh my god. It’s literally like mind blown. I was just like dying on his side. When was the last time you um saw him or spoke to him? Uh I just stopped talking to him about a year ago.
Yeah. Yeah. So a long time. Yeah. Over a year ago, actually now. So it’s a bit nerve-wracking coming in. We got you back. Thank you so much. Thank you. Oh my god. What have I done? May I please have I’m going to go with the Jimmy recommendation. And the margarita, please. Margarita.
Margarita. James. So, two margarita, one for James, one for Thank you so much. Alex Nations walked in and really caught my eye. Would you want to sit down somewhere? Cuz um he’ll bring the drinks over to that would be great. Um I want to spend more time with her and make sure she’s comfortable settling in cuz I can empathize that, you know, it must be hard seeing an ex in here, especially someone you’ve sort of not talked to for a while.
And I just want her to be comfortable and, you know, welcome. Were you with Nathan? Nathan? Yeah. Did you on a date with Nathan? What do you mean? Okay. Wait, wait, wait. So, you just walked in here? I don’t know. So, you don’t Okay. Okay. So, no. One of the boys was taken away. So, there might be someone else coming in there with Nathan.
No, she’s not with Nathan. Nathan is MIA. I know who Nathan is. Another girl. How’s this going? Am I doing it too softly? A little bit harder. You want harder? I can do that. Today we are going to give each other massages. It’s actually like better than I thought it would be. What do you mean better? You’re not into compliments, are you? No.
They give them what they’re deserved. Yeah. I’ve literally just picked this man based off a smell on the shirt and I was disappointed because he doesn’t do it for me at all. He’s just not not for me. You know what? I think we need a bit more. I’ll get I’ll get it. Yeah. Yeah, I think so. We’re just running out. I think it Yeah, I think you just need Hey, wait.
Just I’m dead. What are you doing? Oh goodness. He dumped a load of oil all over me. I don’t think you’ve ever given him a What are you doing? This is This is a different technique. This is awful. You see his like shaved chest double poking into me. What do you rate it? Zero. I will not be reciprocating that technique.
Honestly, the date was All right. Thank we did it. How did I do out of 10? 2.5. 2.5. Are you serious? Myself and Vanessa didn’t really connect. It was just really upsetting for me because I’ve wasted all this time and it could have been better spent with Rachel. So, has Richie like even acknowledged Alex? Where is he? He’s over with Pat.
Just chill out and drink. Just just have have a be and we can um it’s all good. Yeah. Yeah. He hasn’t acknowledged her quite yet. Wow. Are they like not in a good place? I don’t think there’s like any relationship like that. I think that sort of like maybe ended when it ended. And he said to me earlier that like it was like a grubby a grubby ending, but I don’t really know what that was.
Richie is just like not even having a bar of Alex Nation. And I’m like, “Hey, what happened?” If my ex-boyfriend walked through the doors of Paradise, at least I’ I’d give him like a something or other. Oh, I feel like I’m watching a TV show. Um, should we get another baby? I was just thinking that. I was like, “Yeah, get a little bit.
I need another be.” I’m getting nothing but good vibes from my conversation with Richie seeing Alex roll in. We were having a great chat. We weren’t just going to get up and run over there. Besides, he seemed a bit smitten for me. A good chat. Yeah, I know. I was sitting there with Cat for a while and the whole time I’m thinking about Alex.
How are you going, Litney? Yeah, I’m all right. Just here by myself as usual. You won’t be by yourself for long. Well, I might if I if I get a date kind, you might be lucky. You might get to come to an adventure with me. Still still very early night, isn’t it? I know. Hello team. Hey guys. I’m wondering when I should actually chat to Richie.
Maybe now cuz this is by himself. Am I? Yeah. What do you want? I’ll do this. Thank you so much. My heart was just beating out of my chest. But I’m like, you need to rip the band-aid off. Like you just need to get over there. You need to do it. get it over and done with cuz then you can just be at peace in paradise.
All right, you got this. Okay, go girl. Get in. There was a time where I really needed Richie. We went through a really hard patch and I went through one quite personally and the man I needed the most couldn’t put a few little things aside to be there for me when I really needed him. Hello. Good day.
How are you? I’m good. Yourself? Good. Yeah. Can I talk to you? Sure. All right. Awesome. All right, guys. How are you? I’m all right. How are you? Yeah, I’m all right. I’m a little bit surprised to see you. Likewise. There are still feelings there that I kind of really needed him to know and understand. I need some closure.
We’ll go over here. Yeah. Yeah. Seeing Alex certainly brings up a lot of old emotion. Um, you know, the circumstances of our bre@kup were quite brutal. There’s no dancing around that, but yeah. Um, you know, you just got to stay composed. Yeah. Just got to stay composed. How do you feel about seeing me? Are you nervous? Uh, no. Look, it’s it’s a weird one.
I’m not nervous. Um, no. I’m not nervous. It’s uh like it’s odd. It’s just such a weird scenario, isn’t it? I mean, you know, you go on a show like this again to go down some pathway where you can hopefully meet someone and Yeah. And then Well, I don’t like I was glad I met you, Rich.
Like, I don’t like I was very glad that I met you. just looking at me like but I just feel like seeing you here we’ve we haven’t spoken like I literally I stopped answering your calls and I stopped talking to you. I don’t think that’s how that happened. I think the last convers or the last text that you sent me was you asking how I was and me not replying because I had to block you out of my life.
No, I don’t see it like that. But sure, if that’s how it is, then we didn’t speak for a long time. I just You say that you had to block me out of your life, but you were the one that was coming to Melbourne and Yeah, I was I was coming to Melbourne all the time. I was flying around. You were coming to Melbourne all the time, Rich. That was partly the problem.
when I needed you most. When I needed you, and you know what I’m talking about. Look, Alex, I’ve explained to you in length um how you how do you supposed to um how am I supposed to make dates and jump through hoops when it’s impossible when you’re changing the goalposts every couple of days? I’m talking about a specific person.
I know exactly what you’re talking about, Alex, and I know exactly what you’re trying to say. And it’s not like that. We we talked about this on the phone for hours in length. Yeah. Because I was h*rt and I was upset. Yeah. And completely out of my control, you know. How is it out of your control to get on a plane and come see me during a really personal time that involved both of us? Yeah.
Like I said, Alex, you changed the date, was it three, four times from a date that was Yeah. But that shouldn’t matter if I had to change a date that was out of my control. Yeah. But if you change it to a time when I can’t physically do it, why couldn’t you physically come? Cuz I was I was awake. I was working, Alex. I was on a mindset.
So you couldn’t get on a plane knowing where I had to be and what I had to do. Like I said, Alex, to be there. I thought about this a lot and I’ve I’ve gone over this conversation. I I’ve argued in my own head about this many times. Yeah. And I’ve I’ve I’ve come to um I guess I guess tell myself at peace with it.
Yeah. Look, I’m I’m at peace knowing that I would have and was doing everything possible to try and make our relationship work. I tried so hard. I saw you. You jump through hoops. You say you jump through hoops, but I barely saw you. I needed to see you more. I had a child that I wanted you to see. I sold my house.
I was even looking at rental properties. you were selling your house anyway. It took you so long for you to actually do that and you even admitted to me. It’s not like it’s not like I can just get a buy out of nowhere and just be like, “Oh, yeah, there they are.” You know? No. But we could have laid out the foundations in But again, the goalpost keep changing, Alex.
And this is what makes the whole thing just so frustrating. Like at one point you coming to Perth. At one point you’re doing all this other stuff. You know, I just constantly kept supporting you and trying to work with our relationship. Supporting me. So where was the support? Yeah, I’d say mentally and constantly calling and talking with you and constantly calling me.
We used to talk like what? Eight. Did you not 10 times all day, constant messages? Yeah, we did. We spoke a lot on the phone. It’s more presence. Yeah. I needed more of your presence and I kept stressing that to you. Yeah. And I kept doing everything I could to be there. I flew to Melbourne so many times.
I think it was over 15 times I flew to Melbourne to to to see you. Um, in fact, I think you came to Perth like what a couple of times and then five times you even canceled even showing up on the day you were supposed to arrive. Yeah. But given that I had family stuff, Rich, you can’t just Rich, I had a lot of family stuff going and I had a lot of stuff going on with myself.
Yeah, I know. Like I said, Alex, I’ve I’ve come to terms with it. I’m I’m at peace with Yeah, but I just want to needed to have this conversation. Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Like, you know, we haven’t spoken since um and you know, exactly why and what happened. Um what I what I woke up to.
Um, I mean, I just can’t believe someone would do that to someone that meet someone do something to you. Do you do you actually want to go there, Rich? Because I feel like people would have a very big opinion of a woman being left alone to do something that involved both of us. No, don’t beat around the bush, Alex. Say it cuz you’re not going to like my response because we did talk about it.
We talked about the whole thing over the phone. Yep. And what you said to me blew my mind over the phone. So, if you want to go into it, Alex, we can. Again, I’ve had to come to peace with this. I’ve thought about this a lot. Like, I tried so hard to make our relationship work. And you tried hard to make our relationship work.
Yeah, definitely. 100%. So, you don’t think that you left any room to grow to try that little bit harder because Oh, look. So you’re saying you were So you honestly saying that you were perfect in our relationship because I know I was No one’s perfect, Alex. I’m not saying that. Don’t put words in my mouth and try and say I’m saying that I’m not.
Yeah, but the way you’re saying it is like I did this. I did that. I did this. I did that. Cuz I did I did I did a lot, Alex. I did so much to try and keep our relationship going and Yeah. Because you knew you couldn’t salvage it because you knew that after what happened when I was left alone to go through something massive that no woman that you wanted to do.
It was your you wanted to do it. It was me. And I actually can’t believe that you were telling me that it was me. Yeah. You wanted You wanted to go down that pathway cuz remember you said to me you wanted to focus on your AFL career. That was part of it. No, I didn’t. Yes, you did. On the phone. Focus on my AFL career.
What career? I don’t even have an AFL career to That’s why it’s so crazy, Alex. That’s why I’ve come to peace with everything, Alex. I’m fine with it. I don’t even know what you’re talking about. AFL career. Yeah, exactly. That’s That’s what I told myself. So, you’re you’re going to sit there and honestly say to me that all of that was my decision and we No, we talked about it.
We talked about it because um you know, Alex, you’re a mother. I I know that. Um clearly I spoke to you in length about that because you’ve gone down that pathway. You know what is involved with that. We we spoke in length about it and again I supported you what it did me though. You even supported you and your decisions and everything that you wanted to do just to keep Yeah.
But where were you, Alex? How you supposed to like click your fingers and what? I’m just supposed to appear places. You changed the goalpost so many times. It does. If you’re a man and you’re in that situation, you move mountains to be there. Yeah, but there’s achievable and there’s not achievable.
Why wouldn’t you just wait until I could be there though? Richie, you had 48 hours. I don’t think it was 48 hours. Yes, you did. You had 48 hours. Trust me, I I remember. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I know a lot of things that you’re saying are interesting. I don’t want to fight with you. Neither do I. And you said that text messages.
Do you want to have an argument? See, now you just Yeah, I know. See what you’re doing. Do you see? Look, I know you said that. Like I said, I’ve come to peace with it, Alex. And look, I’m fine with it. Um, and it’s okay. You know, I I’m I’m happy that you know, you’re in a good spot. Um, that you you would think you would have grown as a person.
Um, yeah, significantly. So, it’s all good. I’ve put that to bed. Okay. But I just I just needed to talk to you because we’re both here. Yeah. Oh, look, I sure would go down. Like, I didn’t want to get into any salacious details and, you know, like I’m trying to stay quite composed and Well, I think I think we’re doing a good job.
Yeah, I’m trying. I’m trying. So, yeah. Like, you know, it’s such a weird scenario. It is bizarre, but I want you to be able to I want to be comfortable. I don’t want it to be uncomfortable and I don’t I don’t have any ill feelings towards you. I don’t I’ve put it to rest. I’ve moved on. It’s been over a year.
And I think that you’re a great person. And I think that you deserve to be here and find someone potentially, but I just I didn’t want it to be uncomfortable. Yeah. And I I don’t want it to be either. Um Yeah. Yeah, like I just want you to be happy and do your own thing. So, we’re all good. You know, seeing your ex, it kind of brings up all the and you’re reminded of what you went through.
But at the same time, it’s good. It’s good that he’s here. It’s good that I’m here cuz this is actually an opportunity where we could clear the air. Feel like I’ve had bottled up so much emotion since I’ve seen you. But sorry if I overwhelmed you. I feel like I have closure now. I can just put that to rest.
Let bygones be bygones and just move on from this. Seeing Alex, it’s pretty wild and crazy situation. You know, I don’t want you to like feel like this is awkward, feel like it’s weird, feel like it’s um hindering. It’s very unique. Oh, it’s definitely a unique situation. There’s no two ways about that. You know, at the end of the day, you got to move on.
I you obviously want the other person to be happy and that’s all I ever wanted. So yeah, let’s not make paradise a nightmare. Oh my god. Oh, pretty ch Oh, someone’s joining. Oh, come on. Let’s go now. Bachelor in Paradise is where the CONGA’S AT. OH MY GOD, IT’S HAPPENING. YES. YES, my life has come true.
Might only be five people, but it’s better than my one on the Bachelor. I might not find love in paradise, but at least I got people to do the conga. Yes. Yes. Getting there. You got the conga line. Cha cha. Yeah. What’s your spirit animal? My spirit animal? A wolf? No. No. Dragon. Like a a badger.
Oh. Oh, yeah. Yeah. Touchy subject. I’ve been very keen on Brooke. So, anytime I get a chance to chat with her, I take that opportunity. You’re not a bad girl. You’re actually better looking. Oh my god. Stop. Stop. Don’t say anymore. Like, go on. My mind is made up. If I were to give out a bros, I I think I would give it to Brooke.
Hey guys, you got your shirt on? Yeah. Well, it’s about time I put a shirt on. I feel a bit naked before, you know, walking around. I’m excited to see Richie, but I’m kind of nervous. Being nervous for me is a good thing cuz I kind of know it means like I like someone. Have you enjoyed your first day? It’s been lively.
It’s been Yeah, it’s been exciting. I’ll give you that. You went through quite the roller coaster. You covered pretty much every emotion that you could have. Yeah, I don’t think it’s got it ups and downs. I haven’t really connected with anyone in here yet. I really want to get the chance to know him, so I’m going to take him away for a chat.
It’s pretty clear that Cass is into Richie, but yeah. Do you know what? I might interrupt. I really want to have a chat with Richie because, you know, we have a lot of unfinished business. Well, hang on. What do you mean? Like an eye bre@k. How you doing? Good. Go chat. No. Um, you all good? Yeah.
Um, can we go a bit further away? Yeah. You You lead the way. We’re about to go for a chat, but then Rachel comes along. Us two lonies again. You want to cuddle up? I need some of that confidence, man. Yeah. Hopefully, we have a chat later on, but yeah, we’ll see what happens. I think there’s another day bed down here.
Yeah. Okay. Yeah, man. He’s a popular man tonight. I’m looking at Richie and I’m feeling for this poor guy. Like not getting a moment to himself. Richie’s had it rough in paradise so far. Oh my god. He’s had this really intense chat with Alex Nation. This is Rachel’s ex-boyfriend and and her ex-boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend.
It is a lot. It is a lot to deal with. You look so different with your hair. Like when I first saw you, I had to like really look at you. I’m like, that’s Rachel. Was it a good thing? Yeah. Okay. Now that Richie’s walked in, it’s definitely thrown a spatter in the works, hasn’t it? Cuz I like miss him.
I’m glad you’re here. Thanks. Thanks. But when you have a bre@kup, you want to know what happened. This isn’t a question. I just thought of it then. Uh why did you send me home? Um what was it? You know, there were the beginnings of something. Um but obviously, you know, you got to you got to make some some really big decisions.
So yeah, that all always all went We don’t always make the right decisions. Yeah, I know. But that’s okay cuz like you can just make different ones. I’ve wanted to cross path with you, you know, but kind of like that you’re here now. You know, talking to Rachel again, you can just feel the um intensity in the air.
Um you could have cut it with a knife. So like I guess now that you’re here, am I like someone that you’ve closed the book on or Yeah. Um I can’t say not picking Rachel was a mistake. How can I explain it so I don’t sound like a d1ck? Um it’s um it’s just such a tricky situation. Uh there’s yeah a lot a lot a lot happening.
Um you know a lot to consider but yeah sometimes there’s a fork in the road and you take a direction but you’re still on the road aren’t you? We still are. Yeah we still are. We’re still on that road back here. No, it’s Yeah, it’s good to like it’s good to know. Obviously, there is something there and to me it solidifies in my mind that this will work.
Huh? Have you had a chat with Brooke yet? No, I haven’t. Yeah, you should. I really want to get to know Brooke. I’m fascinated by her and there’s just something about her that I feel like I I have to get to know. I need to find out what that is. I feel like I’m drawn to Alex. We have tried to catch up for a drink here and there, but the circumstances haven’t always sort of come together.
So, I thought I would just pull her away. This is a perfect time to get to know her. Wait, for Yeah, let’s go. She’s the type of person that I want to spend time with, and I hope that once she gets to know me that she feels the same way, like I hope. Oh, it’s happening, ladies. It’s happening. Romance is blossoming.
When Alex and Brooke leave, have a chat. I know I’m in trouble here. You’re a little rocket hottie. I wasn’t concerned about other men here, but Alex Nation is not a man. Oh, it’s good to chat. Yeah, you too. Talking to Alex Nation for the first time, I’m like sweaty. Like I’m nervous. I’m crushing on her hard.
I have for like bloody months. And I hope she feels the same way. I guess I probably didn’t want to approach you from the start cuz I didn’t want to be like, “Oh, I’m Brooke.” But I was like, “Oh, wait for the right time.” There’s something about Brooke. She’s just got this aura and I feel like we understand each other.
And and her eyes, oh god, her eyes are just like that be the death of me. They’re beautiful. So, have you like vibed with anyone like since being here or Yeah, like I Jimmy was really cool. I really liked his energy. James is really lovely. Yeah, he’s lovely. I’ve connected with the other Alex. Ironic, right? Yeah. Granted, he’s like a god.
But like I don’t want to put all my eggs in one basket because you don’t know what’s going to happen. Yeah. In situations like this, anything can change and it can change quite quickly. I’m super excited for what Paradise has in store for Brooke and I. You know, I think given the chance, we could have something amazing.
I really wanted to meet you and get to know you and have that opportunity because I did have such a good feeling. About you. Yeah, you do have like this beautiful energy about you and you’re a very impressive person. You are a cute coming in with the red hot compliments over here. I really needed to get this off my black chest as well.
M Yeah, you’re pretty cute. Yeah, you’re very I’ve been holding that in for ages. Alex and Brooke, they’re smiling. So, obviously, they had a great time. I was like, Alex is beautiful. I know. Okay, I’ll talk to her. But I’m still very confident in in my connection with Brooke. She’s been very transparent with me and she would tell me if there was something else she was interested.
Oh, dear God. Stop rocking the bed, Alex. It’s only date. I know. Later. So, no. I’m not worried about Alex. Oh my god. I’m Connor. I’m 26 and I’m from Becca season of The Bachelorette USA. I am probably best known for throwing one of the cast members picture frames into the pool. Hey guys. Hello. I’m back.
A little photo from Becca. Wedding picture. I’m officially of the market, guys. He kept putting it up in front of the camera, showing it off, kissing it in front of us. I give you another case. A little sugar. Long story short, I just said, “I’m getting rid of this thing.” Send it. It’s out of here.
It’s out of here for good. It is, I would say, the only regret I have because I was embarrassed. So, coming into Paradise, I would just like people to know my true side. Just my how genuine I am, how kind I am. Um, and just get to know me for me. Hey. Hey. Who is this? Oh my god. Hello. How you doing, man? Bill. Conor.
Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Hi, Connor. How are you, Connor? So nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. So, I don’t have a guaranteed rose at this point in time, but seeing Connor must be nice to meet you, Conor. I’m over the moon. Conor. Conor, lovely to meet you, Conor. All right.
She’s starting already. She’s Connor’s part. I’m excited to get to know Connor more. I think I’m assuming you live in Australia. Oh, yeah. I was of course. True. Shannon definitely caught my eye while I was walking in. You’ll have a lot of fun. Will I? Yeah. You sure about that? Good vibes. She seems like just a good time, good person, good vibe.
We’ll go with that. All right, that’s fair. That’s something that I’m ready for. I want to know what’s going down. Where is everyone? I don’t know. Seems quiet. Nathan and I arrived to Paradise. We have very clearly friend-zoned each other. We didn’t even need to say it. It was Who’s that? Is that Vanessa? Vanessa.
I can hear someone saying my name. Oh, Vanessa Sunshine has arrived. NO. Is that Vanessa? Cass and Shannon ran straight up when they realized it was me. And it was really nice to see them again. How was your day? Oh, where is he? Babe, I’m like just so not interested. And I was like, I’m hoping that maybe there’s a little bit more variety in Paradise.
Who else is here? Richie, Richie, Alex, Bill, James, Patty. Obviously, I was not thrilled based upon looks alone. I know how I feel and what I’m wanting and none of these men are its cat. Now that we’ve had a little bit of time in paradise, the connections are starting to happen already. And I am really enjoying getting to know Patty. He’s really fun and cheeky.
So, I’ve got a bit of a plan up my sleeve. Oh, is this a stitch up? No, of course not. Lucky Patty. Oh, what? Oh, that’s sick. At least really outdone herself. We’ve got the beach fun. We’ve got the cheese pl. This is a romantic date, you know. Thanks. That’s cool, man. That is really cool. Thank you.
I’m a really coming in hot for Patty. Wow, this is really, really cool. Did you actually do this for me? Yeah. A thanks. I think he’s bloody gorgeous. And I’m just desperately hoping that the expectation meets the reality. Well, then you’re shaking, mate. for her to go out of way and do that.
Either she wants to get in my pants or she wants to get to know me. Bloody hell. You’ve been like an absolute pleasant surprise. What did you What was your perception of me? First two episodes. Love it. Oh, I was keen on you from the get- go. Were you? Yeah, I was.
I loved how you could take your the piss out of yourself. I really find being self-deprecating such a great quality in somebody. I do really like you. I think you’re a very lovely boy. A Isn’t that cute? That’s exactly what I’ve said to all the girls. I’m really into this girl. You know, Alicia is an awesome chick. She’s good-looking. She’s smart.
and she’s fit as I suppose like what I wanted to ask was can I kiss you? Yeah, you can. Thanks for taking me on this day. It’s a bit hard to concentrate in the minute. Patty got a little bit excited. Wow, you really truly are cheeky boy Patty. Someone’s coming. Oh, who’s that? Guys, Asha’s in the building.
Oh, it’s Asha. Oh, AWESOME. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, come join me, please. Day card or rose ceremony? It’s got to be a rose cere. Good evening. Pop yourself down here. Ladies and gentlemen, how you doing? Hola. You’ve had a couple of days to get to know each other and I’m here with news that you are probably expecting.
There will be a rose ceremony tonight. Oh. With seven men and nine women, it’s the men who have the power. Ladies, I’m sorry. That means that two of you will leave Paradise tonight. Oh my god. Two of us are going to be leaving Paradise tonight. And straight away, you kind of see all the girls getting a little bit nervous.
Here in Paradise, a rose is a symbol of hope. Offering someone a rose means that you are hoping to get to know them better. And hopefully that will develop into a romantic relationship. I’m definitely going home. I didn’t get to make a connection. I was here for a husband. We will have a cocktail party before the rose ceremony.
So, if you are as yet unsure as to where your rose is coming from, this will be your last chance to speak to any man who hasn’t made up his mind yet. I’ll leave you to get ready. THANKS. THANKS. I know that there’s plenty of girls interested in Richie. But that’s okay. I’m fine with that because he’s my bachelor and I’ve got this.
I’m going to be getting a roast. Get all the gossip and behindthe-scenes secrets with the Bachelor of Paradise insider guide only at 10play.com.au/bachelor in paradise or on the 10play app. Tonight’s going to be quite wild. You know, just chatting with the boys before, it just seems like uh you know, everyone just really needs to get a bit of uh more clarity and a bit more understanding.
You know, we got a really big uh a lot of pressure on sell tonight, guys. I mean, I think you two are good. Yeah. Like, yeah, I’m content. Boys got the power for the rose. I mean, absolute buzzing. It means I’m safe and I know who I’m going to give my rose to. Uh Alicia, you know, had an awesome connection, but then we’ve got Rich here that is sketching out.
I think he’s very very confused based on you like obviously chat so far connection wise is there one that stands out or you know coming in tonight man that’s what I want to figure out obviously there’s history made you Yeah. Yeah. Exactly. Hello. How you doing? How are you? I’m good. Yeah. You look good. Thanks. You too. You too.
Hello. Heading into this cocktail party, I really want to touch base with Richie. Hey Jack, how are you? How are you? Looking good. Me, too. I know that I made a bit of an impact on him and I feel like we’re in a good spot. But I could see Rachel just looking at Richie. I’m just bloody nervous all of a sudden.
Are you really? Yeah. Why? My heart’s like racing. And I’m like, mate, you’re cutting my grass. But I’m not freaking out because I know that I’ll be getting a rose tonight. It’s nice. Yeah, it’s good. It’s good. I like Fiji. I love Fiji. Um, well, should we have a chat? Sure. Yeah, I’ll leave the charge.
Okay, cool. I’m sure you’ve got this um all down pat at the moment. I don’t know about that. So Cat’s got Richie and I could feel my heart pounding and I’m nervous and I’m overwhelmed by it all. How’s things going? I’ve been hearing things. Have you so much What have you been hearing? Oh, just Yeah. things about everyone.
About me? Huh? About me? Yeah, massively. Can people read my mind? I can read you a little bit. Can you? Yeah. Yeah, for sure. Now that Richie’s walked in, I don’t want Nathan’s rose. I want Richie’s rose. He’s like the one that got away. I don’t want to lead Nathan down the garden path. So, I’m shutting him down.
Let’s have a chat, though. What’s going on? Right. There’s actually one big question I really need to ask you. Yeah. Okay. How old are you? 23. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. So, let me ask you like the big questions then. Like when are you looking to like settle down, get married, and have children? Oh god.
I’m like honest. Well, you can’t I can’t say exactly when, but I’m like it’s the second it feels right. Like, so it could be like very soon or it could be, you know what I mean? It’s very early days between myself and Rachel and I really like it. But there was a few red flags that came up for me.
Do you not think you’re like too young? I can’t I can’t be any older. I know that I can’t be the number one. I know. I’m not saying that I’m the most mature in the world person in the world, but I’m a lot more mature than a lot of the people in this house for sure. To to be honest, like I in my opinion, that’s a like a really close-minded like way of looking at things.
I know, but I like And the only reason you have a problem with it is because of Richie. Tell me if I’m wrong. I’m happy if you can’t get past that block, but I like I’d much prefer if you just said, “Sorry, like I can’t get around that.” Yeah, Rachel’s definitely wasted my time. She really should have just had the decency to say that she’s got unfinished business with Richie.
This is stupid to be honest. Like I’m not saying like, you know, we were going to go anywhere, but you will miss the best things of your life. That’s what will happen. You’re ruthless. What happened? I’m just sitting there having a chat with the group and I notice Nathan getting up and storming off. Whatever. Just spoke my mind.
Pretty sure things with Rachel are at a bit of a standill. She’s got issues with her ex-boyfriend. Well, it was really nice to talk to you. Yeah, likewise, every little chat that you’ve had to her right now could literally be thrown out the window by one word that he says, the second Richie just goes, “Yeah, boom.
You’re done.” Yeah. I think my connection with Rachel’s the strongest out of everyone, so not really concerned by that. Oh, is that Richie? I think he pulled Castle. Oh, down there. Yeah. So, I’m quite confused with Richie because I put all my eggs in his basket and now I see Richie backing away and avoiding at all costs.
Anyway, I’m baffled. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know. Yeah, I kind of wanted to sit down with you tonight and just have a bit of a chat just to I guess see I guess how you feel and Yeah. Well, I think today, just this afternoon, I started to feel a little bit like ner like kind of nervous.
I kind of know when I meet someone like if I’m going to like them or if I feel like a something there. Yeah. Like a spark or Yeah. And I didn’t have that with anyone um here. Like I don’t know. I I don’t know what I’m trying to say. But um um how did you feel when you met me then? Um I had a good feeling. I I don’t know.
I thought the first thing I thought was like you had really amazing eyes. Thanks. I’ve been waiting this whole time to chat to Richie and I just had this really good feeling. I could feel there was a little bit of chemistry there. You were like the first guy I was kind of felt like I was glad I was here because there was someone that I could kind of connect with maybe like what the hell.
I can see he’s very flirty with Cass like right in front of me. Oh gosh. And I don’t even know like if he likes her. Just imagine what a hell that would be. What do I do right now? It’s just a bloody mess. This point of time, I don’t think I’m going to get a rose at all. I really just want someone to like me. my wife. I don’t like any of these guys.
They don’t like me either. I’m pretty sure I’m going to go home tonight. Richie is the dark horse of this rose ceremony. We don’t know where his rose is going to go. I’d be very sh0cked if I went home. Yeah, I’m confident that I’ll be getting Richie’s rose. Rachel’s super keen on Richie.
I don’t really give a His rose is mine. Ladies, gentlemen, welcome to your first rose ceremony in paradise. Each of you is here for another chance at love. And it seems that paradise is working its magic because for some of you, romance is already beginning. Gentlemen, tonight the power is yours. Each of you have a rose to give to the person that you see you have the best chance of building a romantic relationship with.
Ladies, there are nine of you, but with seven men and only seven roses, I’m sorry, but two of you will leave paradise tonight. If everybody’s ready, let’s do this. Connor, everyone knows Connor’s got a really good connection with Shannon. Shannon Will you accept this rose? Yes, I will. Thank you. Alex Brook.
Alex. Thank you. Alicia, will you accept this phrase? I will. I haven’t really made any strong connections. Unfortunately, I’m just on the sideline. Richie. I do feel stronger with my connection with Richie than Rachel. So, game off. Richie and I, it just makes sense. At the end of the day, it’s meant to be.
My god, does he take his time. I’m like, just bloody say my name. Please give us a name. Reggie Cass, what the hell? Sorry. What? That’s Cass, will you accept this rose? Yes. Thank you. Richie definitely gave me a pretty good indication that he was interested in me. I’m a great girl and I don’t know what Cass could have done to make a bigger impact than me.
Nathan, it’s absolutely humiliating standing there on a pedestal like waiting for a guy to pick you. Britney. Britney will accept this. John, John, that’s not in my love. This happened.
She just runs right behind and out. She’s She’s run out of paradise. Neck time. I think you’re absolutely paradise romance hits the rocks. Are you serious? Patty’s turned into a bit of a psycho. And just like that, yummy. I’m thinking Patty who? Alicia finds herself spoiled for choice.
I am like vibing with Davey. And now Jules has arrived. Come and fit like a normal person. I’m not a normal person. And I have the hots for Bill, but I have the hots for Brooke as well. A double date sees feelings skyrocket. There she is. That’s my girl. But with two Alex and now Nathan, I am feeling really overwhelmed.
I can’t get you out of my mind. A side of Patty is more than can handle. You really need to sort your head out. It’s just way too much for me right now.
