part 2
RICHIE STRAHAN:
Richie was a sleeper in the competition, only becoming a front runner late in the piece.
The rope access technician from Perth first showed his softer side, and his muscular build, when he posed shirtless in the puppy photo shoot with the gang.
His hot bod did catch Sam's attention but it wasn't until they stripped down to their swimwear in a Turkish bath house that things really began heating up between the pair.
Liking what she saw and heard, Sam chose Richie for her favourite single date in the competition.
Going through four hours of make-up and truly getting into character, the 30-year-old transformed into a sprightly 80-year-old Richard, who was still the life of the party.
Slow start: Richie made a slow start in the competition, making it on many of the group dates but barely catching Sam's attention
Handsome hunk: The Bachelorette certainly noticed the handsome Perth-born hunk after he stripped off for a photo shoot with a puppy dog
Spring in his step! Even as a sprightly pensioner, the rope access technician had a spring in his step and a cheeky glint in his eye, making their single date Sam's favourite
As the 'elderly' couple drove to bingo on their fake 50th Wedding Anniversary, the duo were in fits of laughter with their role playing.
Richie kept his lady love laughing the entire day as he stayed cheeky with a 'glint in his eye' and flirted with her and other women present before break-dancing for the group.
He also showed the Bachelorette his ability with children during a kids birthday party and later with his cooking skills, as he prepared appetisers for the group's last dinner in the mansion.
It was impressive enough for Sam to meet his family in Western Australia and take him to the finals.
Boy can cook! The 30-year-old also showed off his skills in the kitchen, making creative appetisers for their group dinner
Good with kids: Richie also impressed Sam with his skills with children as he played with them at the kids party
MICHAEL TURNBULL:
The professional soccer star made a dapper entrance and peaked Sam's interest early on.
However, while scoring lots of alone time with Sam after impressing her on group dates, the finalist is the only one who hasn't had a single date in the competition.
But it hasn't stopped him falling hard for the 26-year-old that he came into the mansion to win over.
The former professional athlete wowed Sam with his fit physique during the dog calendar shoot, with the beauty gushing: 'You were just so present and open, and that’s exactly what I’m looking for.'
While the couple came close to kissing during their extra time, it wasn't until later in the series they shared a passionate snog, after exchanging "Free Kiss" vouchers.
Making an impression: Michael's athletic and fit figure captured Sam's attention early on
'Exactly what I’m looking for': The 26-year-old was so impressed with his body, ease in front of the camera and report with the dog, she chose the soccer star to spend more time with very early on
The idea came from a gift Michael made Sam, a cassette tape box filled with cards of facts about him.
It impressed the Bachelorette so much she returned the favour with her own fact-file, which she presented after cooking burnt toast for him.
But a moment that really melted Sam's heart was his made-up fairytale at the kids birthday party, where he declared Sam his princess.
Then, at home visits the sensitive soul declared his love for the brunette by writing 'I [heart] Sam' on the inside of his palm.
Part one of The Bachelorette finale kicks off on Wednesday 7.30pm on Ten
Free kiss voucher: The couple exchanged fact cards about each other and included "Free Kiss" vouchers
'Sam is my princess': At the kids party, Michael created a story in which he was the prince who gets the girl
In love? Michael declared his love for Sam during home visits with a note on his palm but fans have to wait a few days to see if she feels the same