The Bachelor Australia 2016 contestants get a bit intense as Richie Strahan explains

By Michael Lallo
Updated July 28 2016 - 8:08am, first published July 27 2016 - 9:30pm
So that explains her mysterious trip to Holland: Sasha literally eats Richie's token of affection. Photo: Supplied
So that explains her mysterious trip to Holland: Sasha literally eats Richie's token of affection. Photo: Supplied
'Maybe it's a Russian thing?' Fellow contestants speculate on Sasha's flower-feeding habit. Photo: Screenshot
'Maybe it's a Russian thing?' Fellow contestants speculate on Sasha's flower-feeding habit. Photo: Screenshot
A lot of women to choose from and it's a little overwhelming for Richie Strahan. Photo: Network Ten
A lot of women to choose from and it's a little overwhelming for Richie Strahan. Photo: Network Ten
Eliza, a 31-year-old NSW event coordinator, described the rose ceremony as a little 'cray cray'. Photo: Network Ten
Eliza, a 31-year-old NSW event coordinator, described the rose ceremony as a little 'cray cray'. Photo: Network Ten
Vintaea's dramatic encounter with Richie, mid-rose ceremony.  Photo: Screenshot
Vintaea's dramatic encounter with Richie, mid-rose ceremony. Photo: Screenshot
Crazy eyes: When Keira, 29, sets her eyes on a prize she says she's sure to get it. Photo: Network Ten
Crazy eyes: When Keira, 29, sets her eyes on a prize she says she's sure to get it. Photo: Network Ten
WA health promotions officer Megan, 27, is Sam Frost's pick for Richie. Photo: Network Ten
WA health promotions officer Megan, 27, is Sam Frost's pick for Richie. Photo: Network Ten
White rose holder: Single mum Alex, 24, is a Victorian venue manager. Photo: Network Ten
White rose holder: Single mum Alex, 24, is a Victorian venue manager. Photo: Network Ten
Looking for Prince Charming: 'Cinderella' Janey spent most of her night without a shoe. It makes sense that the 27-year-old Queenslander is a children's entertainer. Photo: Network Ten
Looking for Prince Charming: 'Cinderella' Janey spent most of her night without a shoe. It makes sense that the 27-year-old Queenslander is a children's entertainer. Photo: Network Ten
The thing is, Rich, I'm the new Laurina. The producers need a villain - they won't let you evict me for at least five weeks. I'm in charge now. Photo: Screenshot
The thing is, Rich, I'm the new Laurina. The producers need a villain - they won't let you evict me for at least five weeks. I'm in charge now. Photo: Screenshot

Spoiler warning: contains plot details from the debut episode of season four.