As Australia continues to come to terms with the shock Bachelor Finale last night which left fan favourite Nikki Gogan sent home, there’s a handful of ladies that were even more invested in who got the final rose than we were.
While the 2016 Bachelorettes might have been privy to watching Richie Strahan and Alex Nation’s relationship grow throughout the series, it seems even they were shocked by his decision.
Here are some of the reactions to how the show went down:
This season’s most outspoken Bachelorette keira Maguire, took to Instagram to share her congratulations.
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“WOW what a journey … I actually thought when I left the mansion that I wouldn’t speak to any of the girls EVER again… Not even joking … Hahahaha But I have truly found some amazing friends #lifetimefriendships… & have met so many amazing people along the way… YOU included …. Love all my peasants equally… ✌?️Congratulations Alex & Richie ..?? #truelove #peasants #nohate #justlove.”


But ever the sweetheart, Faith then followed it up with a sweet message for Alex.



Celebrities and fans also took to social media to express their feelings towards Australia’s newest couple:
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This is actually more of a robbery than 2003 Australian idol #TheBachelorAU #TeamNikki
— Guy Sebastian (@GuySebastian) September 15, 2016
— Connie Williams (@c_bomb080) September 15, 2016
Should of held a plebiscite @TheBachelorAU #TheBachelorAU
— Pablo Miller (@pablo__miller) September 15, 2016
PLEASE @TurnbullMalcolm IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO INTERVENE
— dan debuf (@dandebuf) September 15, 2016
DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY???#TheBachelorAU
That moment when we all saw Nikki get out of the car first and thought 'maybe they changed the formatting this year??' ? #TheBachelorAU
— Ashton Tuckerman (@ashtuckerman) September 15, 2016
This bit made my heart ache like I was punched in the chest. #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/RaFCamD6of
— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) September 15, 2016
Anyway, we're happy for Alex and Richie, honestly… #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/BlOW817xRe
— BuzzFeed Australia (@BuzzFeedOz) September 15, 2016
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Bachie what the HELL were you thinking?! #teamnikki #bachelorau pic.twitter.com/Dqm224YlGo
— MeganMackander (@MeganMackander) September 15, 2016
The ring #thebachelorau pic.twitter.com/cGLDl3N6wE
— Julie (@juliepurcell) September 15, 2016
This article was published by the team at marie claire Australia.
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