Racing to the finish line? Richie Strahan attends Grand Prix in first public outing since starring on The Bachelorette... as he is tipped to win Sam Frost's heart
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JENNIFER SMITH FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 16:27 EST, 18 October 2015 | UPDATED: 10:42 EST, 19 October 2015
He kept a low profile as his dates with Sam Frost were aired for all of Australia to watch.
But Richie Strahan has made a rare public appearance as he emerges as the front-runner to win the 26-year-old's heart in this week's Bachelorette finale.
The 30-year-old from Perth was joined by his former co-star Kieren Nicholson at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Victoria on Sunday.
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Rare appearance: Richie Strahan appeared at the Phillip Island Grand Prix on Sunday as The Bachelorette finale draws closer
Opting for a causal look, the rope access technician sported a white shirt and jeans for the occasion.
He finished his look with some large dark sunglasses and brown shoes.
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Still friends: The 30-year-old was joined by his former Bachelorette co-star Kieren Nicholson at the event
Smitten Sam gives Richie a rose and a smooch on The Bachelorette
It is the first time Richie has been seen at a public event since his romance with Sam was thrust into the spotlight on Network Ten.
The hunk emerged as a front-runner in the fight for her heart after a laughter-filled day which saw the pair don costumes and extreme make-up to turn them into 80-year-olds.
After spending the day with other pensioners, the couple returned to their former selves for a deep conversation about their hopes at finding love.
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Close: Richie has emerged as a front-runner to win Sam Frost's heart after a successful trip to his hometown
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Bond: The pair became closer after discussing how both had come from broken homes in a recent episode of the show
Richie won the brunette over after finding himself relating to her fear of never finding lasting love. The pair enjoyed a steamy kiss before Sam gave Richie the coveted rose, keeping him safe from elimination for another week.
Speaking ahead of this week's finale, Sam described their date as the best in the series.
'Our โgrowing oldโ date was just amazing. It was easily the best date of the series and we just laughed and laughed,' she told
The Daily Telegraph.
'He just shines so bright and heโs deserving of happiness because thatโs what he brings to me.'
The Bachelorette continues on Network Ten on Wednesday at 7.30pm
Tense: The pair shared a joke as Richie welcomed the brunette to his hometown of Perth on this week's episode
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