Bula! It’s time to head to the sunny island of Fiji to watch your favourite Bachie-verse rejects give love another shot on Bachelor In Paradise.
The cocktails will be flowing and no doubt, within the very first two episodes, the drama will be EPIC as notorious exes Alex Nation and Richie Strahan meet for the first time since their split.
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We already know there’s a love triangle between Bill Goldsmith, Alex and yet to be announced Florence Moerenhout, the drama between Alex and Richie and Brooke’s MASSIVE bombshell drop about the Honey Badger, Nick Cummins.
So before they bare all on-screen, NW got them to bare all off-screen – and they have A LOT to confess!
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Alex Nation
ALEX NATION
While Alex Nation says running into her ex Richie Strahan is bound to bring drama given “the last time I cried was over [him]”, maybe her other co-stars will be able make her smile.
“I’m hoping to get to know both Cass and Brooke,” she says.
Paddy Colliar
PADDY COLLIAR
We already know Paddy Colliar isn’t the shy type, admitting “there’s not much I wouldn’t do” on camera.
And he’s just as open about what he wants – a wife and kids!
“I cannot wait to have a family,” says the 28-year-old, who appeared on Ali Oetjen’s season of The Bachelorette.
“Two boys and one girl. Sporty and respectful. Fit-as-f**k like their mother.” No pressure then, ladies!
Shannon Baff
SHANNON BAFF
The bubbly blonde says she “didn’t enjoy the drama” when she was on Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor. But babe, you better get used to it!
Sparks are bound to fly when Shannon Baff bumps into old cast mates – and she admits, “I don’t particularly want to see [former Bachie co-stars] Cat or Romy.”
But the 26-year-old adds that if there are sparks – rather than spats – with any of her fellow females in Paradise, she will go there.
“Not for the entertainment of men, but maybe,” she says of a same-sex hook-up.
Nathan Favro
NATHAN FAVRO
If anyone’s going to start trouble, it’s party boy Nathan Favro, who clashed with the other boys on Ali Oetjen’s season of The Bachelorette.
But the 23-year-old swears he’s a lover not a fighter! And he’s determined to make this one count.
“I didn’t get a good crack,” Nathan tells NW of his past experience looking for love on reality TV. But while he says he’s looking forward to the “relaxed environment”, he’s not so lax when it comes to what he wants in a woman.
“I’m single because I’m really picky,” he says. Good luck, gals!
Richie Strahan
RICHIE STRAHAN
Everyone’s talking about his showdown with ex Alex, and Richie Strahan admits he’s still bearing scars from their break-up, which was “the worst” he’s ever had.
“I’m damaged goods, baby,” says the 33-year-old. But he’s hoping Paradise will put a smile back on his face.
“I’m just looking forward to having fun and seeing what happens,” says the star.
But not too much fun! “My mum will watch this so, holding hands is it,” says Richie, who’s still red-faced after an ex tried to get him to go way past PG in public.
“I’ve once had a girl taking her pants off in a cinema when there were kids around. That was awkward.” Um, just a little…
Rachel Gouvignon
RACHEL GOUVIGNON
Rach is no Bachelor In Paradise virgin. And second time around, Miss Gouvignon still has heart eyes for former co-star Richie.
“It would be nice to see him as I felt we were a good match,” says the 34-year-old. But she’s not feeling so warm and fuzzy about Richie’s ex, Alex.
“I don’t want to see [her],” Rach says. “She lied about me on The Bachelor.”
Eek, sounds like a recipe for spats on the sand!
Cass Wood
CASS WOOD
Now that she’s over Nick Cummins, clingy Cass Wood says she’s “still looking for the right guy” and wants “something long-term”.
But the 24-year-old also adds that “being lied to” would be a deal-breaker.
As well as hoping to catch feels, the reality star says she’s looking forward to the “fun dates”… but she could do without “the drama”. Fingers crossed, darls!
Cat Henesy-Smith
CAT HENESY-SMITH
Cat Henesy-Smith confesses that she’d “be down for a promise ring” if she meets that special someone in Paradise, but sex on screen is out of the question!
Making a play for another competitor’s partner, though? That she’d consider!
“It really depends on the situation and person,” says the 26-year-old, who says she was landed with “a dud” in Bachie Nick Cummins.
And now she’s looking for the “right person” to settle down with. “I would love two kids,” says keen Cat.
Alisha Aitken Radburn
ALISH AITKEN RADBURN
She never got a single date with her Bachelor Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, so who can blame Alisha Aitken-Radburn for staking her claim early on Paradise?
“I have my eye on Paddy because he’s funny and self-deprecating,” tells the 26-year-old, who believes “Bachelor In Paradise is a much better format for finding love”.
But even if she does, Alisha reveals she won’t be saying “yes” to a ring. “I wouldn’t get engaged or married on the show!” she says.
Bill Goldsmith
BILL GOLDSMITH
The mechanical plumber struck out with Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, but he’s still willing to put his heart – and bod – on the line for love.
“All the way,” says Bill Goldsmith of how far he’d go physically on camera.
And the 31-year-old’s already been checking out the talent.
“I have my eye on Shannon [and] Brooke,” the star tells NW – but he’s in it for a “long-term” love, not a one-night stand!
Jimmy Trethewie
JIMMY TRETHEWIE
Step aside, Sophie Monk – this loveable financial adviser has got the hots for another blonde bombshell these days!
“I’m hoping to see Shannon and if there’s a connection there,” James Trethewie tells NW of his Bachie in Paradise crush.
“She seems really free-spirited and down to earth, which are qualities I value.”
The 33-year-old admits he’s “crazy” to be looking for love on TV again but “the timing is right” and he’s keen “to put myself out there”.
All the fighting, though? He could do without.
“I’m not a huge fan of drama,” he says. Hmmm… you sure you got the right show, sport?!
Brooke Blurton
BROOKE BLURTON
Fans think this sporty babe is the one who got away from Bachie Nick Cummins – and it seems Brooke Blurton is ready to give love another chance!
“When you fall off a horse, you get back on, don’t you?” she tells NW.
But while she may not have known who The Honey Badger was, the 24-year-old already has her sights set on Alex Nation and former Paradise star Megan Marx.
“They’re both beautiful women,” she explains. Well, with Alex already close at hand, one out of two dream girls ain’t bad, hun!
Vanessa Sunshine
VANESSA SUNSHINE
We know the 27-year-old won’t exactly be loving life when she hits the island.
“[I don’t want to see] Romy, Cat and Alisha because I have no interest in drama,” Vanessa Sunshine tells NW of the co-stars she clashed with on Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor.
Awkies, considering two out of the three will make an appearance! So why do it all again?
“Because I was given a s**t Bachelor,” she says. Er, enough said!
Brittney Weldon
BRITTNEY WELDON
Ask party-loving Brittney Weldon why she’s yet to find love in the outside world and she’ll tell it to you straight.
“I haven’t met that someone who can handle all of this goodness,” the 26-year-old explains.
So if she finds her “someone” on the show, could she see herself conga-ing down the aisle sooner rather than later?
“I would if the spark was real,” she tells.
Alex Bordyukov
ALEX BORDYUKOV
It wouldn’t be Bachie in Paradise without a blow-in from the US series!
This year’s chosen one comes in the form of 30-year-old Alex Bordyukov, who is more than excited to mingle with the ladies Down Under for another round of reality TV.
“Obviously, I like what it tasted like,” he says of taking another stab at TV land. And he’s not afraid to get down and dirty, should the situation call for it!
“I will make a play for someone else’s crush if there is a mutual interest,” he tells.
Watch out, fellas!
