Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Australia’s fourth Bachelor Richie Strahan confirmed the news that he had indeed found love on the popular dating show.
“I’m definitely happy,” the 30-year-old hunk began. “This has been such an unreal, crazy rollercoaster ride and I’ve loved every moment of it.”
As the down-to-earth rope technician confirms that he handed out his final rose whilst shooting in Bali last week, hearts collectively break across the country for the loss of what is undoubtedly one of Australia’s best catches.
And while the reality show star basks in the happiness of finding new love, he also fears that the identity of the lucky lady will be leaked before the show hits the small screen this winter.
The WA local is quite the catch.
Over the weekend it was reported by The Daily Telegraph that Channel Ten producers had called in the Indonesian military to keep paparazzi from snapping shots while they filmed the final episode in the tropical location.
“Keen paps even tried to hire helicopters once they had touched down on the Indonesian island, only to be told ‘all choppers are grounded for maintenance for two days,'” wrote the publication.
Despite the show’s attempts to keep the outcome under wraps, it is understood that photographers still “got the money shot” and know the name of the winning lady.
While Richie came in third on Sam Frost’s season of The Bachelorette, her happy ending was spoiled by leaked photos.
Speaking out on the reports, Richie shared his desire to keep the identity of the winner a secret for the public’s enjoyment.
“Everybody worked so hard to create something and it’s an amazing journey,” he said.
“It’s like when you watch Game of Thrones every week and you’re biting at the bit to see the next episode. And for someone to spoil that? You’re like, ‘No! Why? I wanted to see it.”
“With The Bachelorette, towards the end we were all in and out of cars which felt very spy-ish. But when you think about being overseas and getting into cars with umbrellas just in case … It’s been absolutely crazy.”
Season four of The Bachelor is expected to his our screens in the coming months.
