The Bachelorette

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   Pleeeease Channel 10!!
   
   
   #TeamRichie #RichieforBachie
   
   
   
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   @Sam_Frost @OKmagAustralia @richie_strahan
   
   
   
   

[DOUBLEPOST=1445471001][/DOUBLEPOST]Sasha Mielczarek ‏@SashaMielczarek 2h2 hours ago

On the radio this morning with @fitzyandwippa . Two of the best blokes I've met....Old Fitzy's a tall drink of water

haha

 

[Insomniac]

Does Sasha really like her? I honestly can't tell. His attitude towards her has been the same from the moment he walked in with that bad napkin rose: You're my woman. I don't get any sense that he's fallen for her because he got to know her, becasue they get on so well, because spending time with her felt so good, or because she's her. It's as if he could have waltzed in, found any Bachelorette standing there, and been as determined to make her his. Really odd. Patriarchal, in a way, and quite anonymous.

I have to believe her when she says they have chemistry, but it really is hard to fathom.

I'm not sure how genuine Michael is, at all. Perhaps this is all as a result of the shortened season and less footage of real moments? All they've had time to show is creaky so, what are your values? do you want kids one day? so, do you like me? pseudo-relationship questions, etc. (Plus I really cannot let go of the fact that they flouted tradition and took a man to the final four without a solo date. Ha. I'm sure Michael could have come up with as equally ugly a joint artwork. It just doesn't sit right to me and makes a mockery of the process. She may as well have picked the two guys she fancied the most on night one and skipped the whole show.)

I think why I warmed so much to Richie is that he is a genuine person and there were all these bumbling real moments, and also some laughs. The final two just seem smooth guys.

For me when I see the way Sasha looks at her I can tell he really likes her. Especially on the family home date when he's stirring her, because to me you feel comfortable doing that when you know someone and how they're going to take it. To me it definitely looks like he's totally into her. But I can see if you don't like him then you probably won't see that.

To me Michael is too smooth to make me feel comfortable completely in his feelings.

I too think Richie is a great guy, and she probably missed out with that one.

 

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Bachelorette Sam Frost sizzles in backless swimsuit that hugs her pert derriere as she comes fourth in Hot 100 Australia list... beating Miranda Kerr and Jennifer Hawkins
ByDANIELLE GUSMAROLI FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED:09:32 EST, 22 October 2015|UPDATED:09:56 EST, 22 October 2015

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  She has been flaunting her sensational new figure on the set of the Bachelorette.
  
  And now reality star Sam Frost has unveiled her true sensational form in an array of skimpy swimwear in a sultry photoshoot for Maxim magazine.
  
  The scorching 26-year-old paraded the fruits of her hard labour in the gym in a black triangle bikini that showcased her tanned and tiny torso.
  
  
  
  
  Scorching: Sam Frost flaunts sensational form in a triangle bikini for sultry photoshoot for Maxim magazine, which saw her rank fourth place

Donning black swimsuit with a low cut back, it's clear Sam has worked hard for the figure she wants as she peers confidently over her shoulder into the camera lens.

The high leg swimsuit hugs her peachy posterior as poses against a backdrop of foliage.

Former cover girl: Sam posed topless in a pool on the cover of the magazine earlier this year

Sam told the magazine she was inspired to pose for the current shoot after feeling inspired by former Maxim poser Jennifer Hawkins.

'I'm a closet Jen Hawkins fan, and she has posed for you guys before, so that pushed me over the line,' she says.

Sam's new look is the result of gruelling workouts in the gym, combining classes, walking and yoga.

She toldNew Ideamagazine: 'I do spin classes two times a week, sometimes three,' adding she also walks an average of around ten kilometres a day according to her Fitbit activity tracker.

Into The Blue! Delta Goodrem has topped Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Australia list and is topless on the cover

'I have a yoga mat and a 5 kg medicine ball, so in the ad breaks when I'm watching TV, I do a couple of sit-ups.'

She said: 'Coming out of the house, I didn't even recognise myself... I wanted to feel good and be confident, so I started working out and looking after myself again'.

and it goes on to talk about things that aren't Bachelorette related so .... zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

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reasons why I prefer Sasha

1. he doesn't take himself too seriously and hasn't got tickets on himself - happy to take the mickey out of himself - and have others do it ... takes it on the chin and doesn't get too fazed by it
2. personally find him more attractive (than Michael) (I like tall, solid guys ... I don't like tatts either ... don't like overly muscley gym junkie types)
3. a guy's guy and still able to be thoughtful, respectful and romantic towards a woman (he put thought into that picture he gave her - he had taken time to listen to her about little things and added them into the picture - I would love to read the note on the back of that picture but ep 4 is no longer up for viewing)
4. when she had the adrenaline surge after the skydiving he was genuinely concerned, calming and not worried about how he was looking - totally focussed on Sam
5. he respected Sam and their budding relationship enough NOT to spill the beans about their kiss to the other guys when he returned from their single date - seems like everyone else was happy to share bragging rights
6. had Dave and Davey down to visit on the weekend and even though they obviously had a big night and fun times were had there were NO photos around of Sash doing anything gross ... just harmless stuff like piggy-backing Dave and whilst he obviously wasn't thrilled having a pap in his face he was friendly and just kept moving on past - not posing
7. formed close friendships with his roommates at the Mansion and has kept them - and from the sounds of it Sam is keen to catch up with Davey so I don't think Sash has issues with her being in touch with exes (unlike Snezana)
8. didn't crowd Sam and was nervous about that first kiss - so much so that she had to step up and say DO IT basically ...
9. he looks very nice in a suit ... but just as nice in singlet

YES! To every bit of this.
Looks like it might be just you and me on Team Sasha tonight lol

 

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All signs point to Sasha! Mr Mielczarek tipped to take out The Bachelorette after fellow finalist Michael Turnbull appears to CONGRATULATE him
ByBIANCA SOLDANI FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

They've got a very big secret to keep.

And while remaining as coy and aloof as possible throughout their recent media appearances, it appears The Bachelorette finalist Michael Turnbull may inadvertently have let slip who wins Sam Frost's heart on Thursday's fianle.

The real estate agent and former footballer's body language was very telling when he appeared to congratulate his love rival Sasha Mielczarek, afterKIISFM's Kyle Sandilands declared, 'May the best man win' at the end of their breakfast radio chat.

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Biggest hint yet: Michael Turnbull seemed to give it all away on Thursday when he raised his hand to high-five Sasha Mielczarek after radio host says, 'May the best man win'

Instead of nodding his head and keeping mum like Sasha Mielczarek, the 34-year-old turned to the construction worker and gave him a high five.

It was evidence enough for co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson who immediately cried: 'Oh I think I know who's won now, I know who's won!'

'I'm studying their body language.'

The telling sign came after the show's resident psychic Irene also predicted Sasha would be the last man standing.

Very telling: The gesture caused host Jackio O to declare she now knows who the winner is

2DayFM's Dan and Maz show on Thursday morning with Sasha this time dropping an interesting hint.

The radio hosts played back a segment of audio where Sam Frost talks about her 'boyfriend', but at the first mention of the word, 30-year-old Sasha turns his head away as though trying to hide any give-away expressions.

'The second the word 'boyfriend' was said Sasha had to look away!' called Dan while his co-host added: 'One person in the room didn't move, one person looked away.'

Interesting: While Michael appeared to be congratulating his love rival, Sasha just nodded his head and kept mum

Seconded: The pair posed with radio hosts Dan and Maz after they also hinted Sasha would win the series

 

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YES! To every bit of this.
Looks like it might be just you and me on Team Sasha tonight lol

well we should leave a little bit of room on the couch just in case ...

 

[Insomniac]

well we should leave a little bit of room on the couch just in case ...

I hope they don't steal the chocolate

 

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Back to reality! The Bachelorette's Dave Billsborrow returns to his day job as a plumber after his fifteen minutes of reality TV fame
ByJACQUES PETERSON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED:06:44 EST, 22 October 2015|UPDATED:08:53 EST, 22 October 2015
He was one of the standout suitors on The Bachelorette.

But Dave Billsborrow has now gone back to work as a plumber after enjoying his fifteen minutes of reality TV fame.

The 30-year-old was spotted on the job in the affluent Sydney suburb of Vaucluse on Wednesday - just two doors down from radio host Jackie O's $2.7 million home.

Back to reality: The Bachelorette's Dave Billsborrow is now working as a plumber again after enjoying a few moments in the spotlight

High paying job? Dave was working just two doors down from radio host Jackie O's $2.7 million home

Dave looked every bit the tradie in a pair of steel-capped work boots and paint splattered cargo shorts.

The no-frills outfit was a far cry from the expensive suits he wore on The Bachelorette, and was much better suited to unclogging drains instead of receiving roses and romancing Sam Frost.

The formerCleo bachelor nominee looked like he was working quite hard as he unloaded equipment from his truck.

Tradie-ing his style! The 30-year-old swapped the expensive suits of The Bachelor for steel-capped boots and paint-splattered cargo shorts

Looking for love: Dave tries to find something in the back of his truck

Dave was eliminated on The Bachelorette right before the home town dates after Sam Frost put him in the friend zone.

'I have the biggest soft spot in my heart for you,' she told the lovable larrakin at the time, 'But at the end of the day I just felt like you would be one of my greatest friends you know?'

Clearly disappointed, Dave responded by quoting the hit Selena Gomez song and simply said, 'The heart wants what the heart wants.'

He was later linked to Aussie pop princess Samantha Jade, but the pair have both denied rumours of a romance.

'He's my friend, his cousin dances for me,' Samantha toldThe Daily Telegraph.

'We are good friends,' she said.

Friend zone: Dave was given the boot from The Bachelorette after Sam Frost said they were better off as friends

Take charge: Dave hasn't let being dumped dampen his spirits

Multi-tasking: Dave's been linked to pop princess Samantha Jade since leaving the show, but they both insist that they're just good friends

 

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I hope they don't steal the chocolate

maybe they'll contribute ... or bring champers along with them
let's face it - we have only 2 ways to go tonight ... celebrating in style or drowning our sorrows ... lol

 

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I find those pics of tradie Dave working very attractive.

 

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The Bachelorette's Michael Turnbull fuels speculation that he's won Sam Frost's heart as he arrives in Sydney with a smile... and even Richie Strahan think he's won
ByJACQUES PETERSON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

He wasn't initially the favourite to win Sam Frost's heart, but now it looks like the odds are very much in Michael Turnbull's favour.

The one-time soccer player turned real estate agent was pictured with his sister on Wednesday night flying into Sydney - where Sam Frost is currently residing as she prepares for The Bachelorette finale.

And as speculation mounts that Michael scores the final rose on Thursday's finale, even booted Bachelor Richie Strahan has admitted that he thinks Michael has won.

Frequent flyer: Michael Turnbull flew into Sydney from Brisbane for The Bachelorette finale

Signature style: Michael wore one of his trademark unbuttoned dress shorts as he strutted through the airport with a smile on his face

'I personally felt that Michael and Sam had a pretty good connection,' Richie toldNews.com.au following his elimination on Wednesday night's episode.

He continued: 'You could just see the way Sam looked at Mikey and knew that they had something really special.

'Mikey is such a sweet, humble guy and he and Sam would make a cute couple.'

And 35-year-old Michael, who jetted in to Sydney from his hometown Brisbane, did nothing to dispel the rumours as he sported a huge grin as he made his way through arrivals.

Family ties: The 35-year-old's sister accompanied him on his flight

Loving the limelight: Michael's sister stood back a bit so her brother could bask in the paparazzi's flashbulbs

Same place: Sam Frost is also currently in Sydney, where she's been spotted going to expensive hair salons with her manager as she gets ready for The Bachelorette finale

Wearing one of his trademark unbuttoned dress shirts with a weathered brown leather jacket, the reality star looked relaxed ahead of the show's final where he will go up against Sasha Mielczarek.

Michael's sister Michelle stuck by his side the whole time, but made sure to walk a few steps behind so her brother could bask in the paparazzi spotlight.

But it remains to be seen whether Michelle joined her brother in order to help him celebrate winning the show, or to commiserate with him.

Lip locked: Michael and Sam have already shared several passionate kisses on the show

Pucker up: The couple's most recent kiss was during a romantic 'underwater' date in an aquarium

'They have something special': Booted Bachelor Richie Strahan hints that Michael may be the one

 

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'You're losing her!' How Richie Strahan sealed his fate by owning up to a mere 'crush' on The Bachelorette Sam Frost before telling her: 'I'm falling IN you'
ByAMY CROFFEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIAandAAP

There's always one who ends up being dumped for a cringe inducing, toe-curling date, and on Wednesday night's The Bachelorette, that someone was Richie Strahan.

A teary Sam Frost, 26, failed to give the 30-year-old WA contestant a rose during the penultimate episode, leaving only Sasha Mielczarek, 30, and Michael Turnbull, 34, to battle for her affections.

And it seems the writing was on the wall for Richie when he revealed a mere 'crush' for Sam during their one-on-one date and awkwardly muttered, 'I am falling in you', when she probed him for his feelings.

What did you just say? The writing was on the wall for Richie Strahan when he revealed a mere 'crush' for Sam when she probed him for his feelings on The Bachelorette

'I am falling in you:' The blonde hunk tripped over his words as he attempted to express his feelings

'The end is almost here and I need to be 100 per cent that I want to be with these guys,' Sam said, hoping to avoid another scenario like last year.

'Compared to the other two guys, Richie isn't as open as them… I hope Richie gets caught up in the moment tonight and tells me how he feels,' she added.

But when she told him he wasn't being as open about his feelings as the other bachelors, he said he was trying his best and added: 'I do have a big crush on you.'

He then attempted to go further, before stumbling over his words and adding: 'I am falling in you'.

'I have a bit of a crush on you??? That's the best you've got Richie? You just sealed your fate bro,' Bachelorette fan, Natalie Parkes, observed.

'Predict this will be his downfall,' tweeted Rachel Hewitt.

Others were urging the popular contestant - known for frequent use of the phrase `cool bananas' - to open up.

'Time to share some FEELINGS Richie!' chimed in Vanessa. Princess Loz added: 'I have a crush on ya'?!? We should be well past that mate'.

'I do have a big crush on you': Richie tried his best to reveal his feelings

After the show, Richie admitted to AAP that nerves may have got the better of him on the show.

'I've never really had a problem chatting to a girl before but Sam had this, like, X-factor over me. It was quite surprising put in that kind of situation, that I was as nervous as I was,' he said.

And while he says his feelings for Sam were strong and he was disappointed at being evicted, he admits it wasn't quite love yet.

'Without a doubt, I started to fall for her 100 per cent because we shared some pretty amazing moments.

'(But) to say you're in love with someone's a pretty big call. You need to spend more time with someone before you start saying those kind of things. I'm a bit of a slow starter, I guess.'

Strahan admits he found it hard to be intimate with Sam knowing she was dating other bachelors.

'You're spending this incredible moment with her and then at the back of your mind, you're thinking, well, she's going to go on a date with another guy. So it's very hard for me to open up and be intimate with her,' he says.

'I'm trying to obviously respect the other guys as well because obviously they've got feelings for her. It was a really interesting and weird sort of scenario.'

Ten's Bachelorette returns for the finale on Thursday, 7.30pm.

'I have a bit of a crush on you??? That's the best you've got Ritchie? You just sealed your fate bro,' Bachelorette fan, Natalie Parkes, observed

That's not very PG! Sam and Richie's earlier intimate smooch didn't help his case

 

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'A head like a half chewed hamburger': Sasha Mielczarek takes good humoured dig at love rival Michael Turnbull ahead of The Bachelorette finale
ByBIANCA SOLDANI FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED:10:22 EST, 22 October 2015|UPDATED:10:32 EST, 22 October 2015

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  They're going head to head in the battle for Sam Frost's heart.
  
  And ahead of The Bachelorette finale on Thursday night, front runner Sasha Mielczarek wasn't about to avoid taking casualties.
  
  The 30-year-old construction manager and his love rival Michael Turnbull appeared on2DayFM's Dan and Maz show where each were tasked with writing a faux best man's speech, with Sasha taking the opportunity to let loose and compare his adversary to 'a half chewed hamburger'.
  
  
  
  
  
  Ouch! Bachelorette front runner Sasha Mielczarek wasn't above taking a swipe at love rival Michael Turnbull ahead of the finale on Thursday
  
  While former footballer and real estate agent Michael was gracious in his praise of Sasha, the man himself didn't hold back and ripped right into the 34-year-old.
  
  'I'm going to keep this short and sweet just like my sex life,' he began to roars of laughter from the hosts.
  
  'Despite having a head like a half chewed hamburger, I love you Michael, you're a great bloke and I wish you all the best on your journey with the beautiful Sam Frost...
  
  'And Sam if it doesn't work out, 0421 351...'
  
  
  
  
  Playing dirty! Giving a faux best man's speech, the 30-year-old didn't hold back and compared his adversary to 'a half chewed hamburger
  
  
  
  
  Kind: Michael was much gentler in his speech, using his way with words to paint a favourable picture of the buff construction manager
  
  In contrast, Michael was much gentler in his speech, using his way with words to paint a favourable picture of the buff Sydney-sider.
  
  'Ever since I met the big man we've obviously had a good bond, he's the Aussie bloke isn't he? You look up Urban Dictionary there's a picture of Sasha "Aussie bloke",' he said.
  
  'He's got the voice the husky voice that chicks love and now that he's done and dusted he's committed to one girl, she's a very lucky girl, I wish them all the very very best and I think I know who the love of his life still is and obviously that's me.'
  
  
  
  
  Another one! Later posting this image to Instagram, Sasha played on Michael's name, writing: 'On the Dan and Maz show this morning with old Malcolm Turnbull'
  
  Despite these kind words, Sasha later took another small swipe at Michael on social media.
  
  Posting a photo of the two of them posing with hosts Dan and Maz he played on Michael's name, writing: 'On the Dan and Maz show this morning with old Malcolm Turnbull. What a bunch of legends!'
  
  The pair will travel to New Zealand on Thursday night's grand final where they will have their last chances to woo Sam before she makes her all important decision.
  
  
  
  
  Winner? Sasha is currently the favourite to take out Sam Frost's heart
  

 

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Awwwww don't pick on Richie stumbling over words. Do you know how hard it is to get words out when you're put on the spot? Add to that have a camera on you?

Richie for Bachelor.

 

[Insomniac]

So, I guess after today I won't be distracted from work by this forum

I'm excited yet extremely nervous about tonight. Why do I allow myself to become invested in these shows?!
I think maybe I'll have to avoid this place until after I've watched it QLD time.

 

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'Put your bananas out for Richie': Fans of The Bachelorette favourite Strahan pay tribute to his famous catch phrase as he's sent home by Sam Frost before finale
ByALICIA VRAJLAL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED:10:39 EST, 22 October 2015|UPDATED:11:01 EST, 22 October 2015

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  Having been a firm favourite to win Sam Frost's heart, it is no surprise to see many fans devastated after Richie Strahan was eliminated from The Bachelorette Australia on Wednesday night.
  
  Paying tribute to the 30-year-old whose regular catchphrase 'cool bananas' became a series talking point, some of Richie's supporters have taken the liberty to display a bunch of the yellow fruit outside their homes.
  
  In one Facebook image captioned '#putyourbananasoutforrichie, a household's respect for the rope access technician is evident as a some bananas are seen attached to the home's front gate.
  
  
  
  
  Firm favourite: Having been a firm favourite to win Sam Frost's heart, it is no surprise to see many fans devastated after Richie Strahan was eliminated from The Bachelorette Australia on Wednesday night
  
  
  
  
  Put your bananas out for Richie: Paying tribute to Richie whose regular catchphrase 'cool bananas' became a series talking point, some fans have taken the liberty to display a bunch of the yellow fruit outside their homes

'Definitely not cool bananas,' reads the text splashed across an image of the blond suited and booted on the show.

Meanwhile an animated image of a banana has been shared, along with the text: 'Got a bit of a frosty reception there Richie? Nuh it's cool (sic)'.

Not cool: Fans are clearly disappointed that the 30-year-old Perth-based hunk has been given the boot

The fun continues: Fans certainly appreciate Richie's hilarious catchphrase, which he famously repeated many a time during his first encounter with Sam on the first night

Cool is certainly the word Richie would use too, despite being booted off the show so close to the finale.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday morning, he wrote to his fans: 'So grateful to have had the opportunity to meet this wonderful lady @fro01 made the right decision and I wish her so much happiness with her love'.

'All the guys from bacheloretteau2015 are top blokes and we will always be best mates. Good luck @michael.d.turnbull and @sash1313 I am looking forward to new opportunities. Cheers for all of your support. #coolbananas,' he concluded.

During Wednesday night's episode, Richie, who usually keeps his emotions bottled up, finally let his guard down when he revealed his disappointment at not being able to get the chance to treat Sam 'like an absolute princess'.

Straight out of Hollywood: Some Richie supporters have even quoted Julie Robert's flick Pretty Woman

Rivalry: Sasha Mielczarek is one of the finalists who many are convinced will win

Sam decided to send the former Cleo Bachelor nominee home, leaving Michael Turnbull and Sasha Mielczarek.

Walking Richie out, she thanked him for his time on the show and in her life, but didn't make any explanations as to why she chose the engineer and professional soccer player over him.

'You are so amazing, you have been the most wonderful soul,' Sam started out.

'You have completely come out of your shell and I thank you so much for taking a chance and doing this,' she added.

Not so cool bananas! Richie was sent packing on Wednesday night's episode of The Bachelorette Australia

It's not you! Sam Frost couldn't hide her emotions as she broke down in tears when she evicted everybody's favourite Perth bachelor

Looking forlorn, Richie replied: 'You are an amazing girl, Sam, and you deserve the best.

'I've enjoyed absolutely everything, spending this time with you made me realise that I can open my heart and love does exist.

'You truly are a beautiful person inside and out and thanks so much for taking me on this journey.'

Later, as he was driven into the night away from the lavish Sydney mansion in the back of a sleek limo, he finally revealed his heartbreak.

'I would have really liked that guy to be me and have that chance to really show Sam how much I can really love a girl and treated her like an absolute princess.'

One last hug! Richie clung to the pint-sized reality star as they said their goodbyes

The engineer versus the pro soccer player: Sasha Mielczarek and Michael Turnbull are now in the running for Sam's final red rose

 

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For me when I see the way Sasha looks at her I can tell he really likes her. ... To me it definitely looks like he's totally into her. But I can see if you don't like him then you probably won't see that.

I would say the reverse: if you like him, you are probably not being as observant as you might be and your liking and approval based on your own personal tastes is blurring your objectivity.

 

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YES! To every bit of this.
Looks like it might be just you and me on Team Sasha tonight lol

The Tenplay Love Leaderboard of voters is currently at 51% Sasha & 49% Michael You won't be alone!

 

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Awwwww don't pick on Richie stumbling over words. Do you know how hard it is to get words out when you're put on the spot? Add to that have a camera on you?

Richie for Bachelor.

remember I'm not writing this stuff - just copying and pasting whatever I see Bachelorette-related - whether I agree with content or not

don't shoot the messenger

 

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I would say the reverse: if you like him, you are probably not being as observant as you might be and your liking and approval based on your own personal tastes is blurring your objectivity.

I didn't like him at first though so I don't think I've been blind to anything. In fact I disliked him a lot at one point. It's only been the last couple of weeks I've turned that around based on objective observations