The fourth season of The Bachelor premiered on 27 July 2016. This season features Richie Strahan, a 31-year-old Rope Access Technician from Perth, Western Australia, courting 25 women. Strahan previously appeared on the first season of The Bachelorette Australia featuring Sam Frost, where he finished in third place.
Contestants The season began with 22 contestants. In episode 7, three "intruders" were brought into the competition, bringing the total number of contestants to 25. NameAgeHometownOccupationEliminatedAlexandra "Alex" Nation24Mornington Peninsula, VictoriaVenue ManagerWinnerNikki Gogan28Northam, Western AustraliaReal Estate AgentRunner-UpOlena Khamula23Sydney, New South WalesMakeup ArtistEpisode 15Rachael Gouvignon31Perth, Western AustraliaSupport WorkerEpisode 14Faith Williams26Brisbane, QueenslandHairdresserEpisode 13Stephanie "Steph" Dixon25Ballarat, VictoriaModelEpisode 12Kirralee "Kiki" Morris28Sydney, New South WalesPersonal AssistantEpisode 11Sarah Harding26Brisbane, QueenslandSales RepresentativeEpisode 10Noni Janur25Gold Coast, QueenslandSwimwear DesignerEpisode 9Keira Maguire29Sydney, New South WalesAccount Manager Episode 8Georgia Tripos24Melbourne, VictoriaArtistEpisode 7Megan Marx27Geraldton, Western AustraliaHealth Promotions OfficerEpisode 7 (quit)Sasha Zhuravlyova31Melbourne, VictoriaExecutive AssistantEpisode 6Eliza St John31Sydney, New South WalesEvent CoordinatorEpisode 5Marja Jacobsen34Sydney, New South WalesYoga InstructorEpisode 4Sophie Edwards28Adelaide, South AustraliaCustomer Support ManagerJaney Birks27Brisbane, QueenslandChildren's EntertainerEpisode 3Tiffany Scanlon29Perth, Western AustraliaTraining AdministratorTolyna Baan32Melbourne, VictoriaPersonal TrainerLaura Williams25Melbourne, VictoriaProject ManagerEpisode 2Mia MacKinnon24Sydney, New South WalesFormer Athlete/StudentAimee Psellos31Melbourne, VictoriaBusiness Development ManagerEpisode 1Natalie Nazzari27Kalgoorlie, Western AustraliaCommunications OfficerVintaea Carlos25Brisbane, QueenslandMassage TherapistEpisode 1 (quit)
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The contestant received the white rose, giving her the ability to spend extra time in a secret room with the Bachelor whenever she wishes. The contestant received a first impression rose. The contestant received a rose during a date. The contestant was eliminated. The contestant was eliminated during a date. The contestant quit the competition. The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony. The contestant won the competition.
Episodes
Episode 1 Original airdate: 27 July 2016
Event Description First impression rose TiffanyMegan White rose Alex Rose ceremony Vintaea quit during the rose ceremony; Aimee & Natalie were eliminated.
Episode 2 Original airdate: 28 July 2016
Event Description Single date NikkiOlena Group date Alex, Faith, Kiki, Tolyna, Keira, Sasha, Eliza, Laura, Georgia, and Mia Rose ceremony Laura & Mia were eliminated.
Episode 3 Original airdate: 3 August 2016
Event Description Single date Megan Group date Rachael, Alex, Nikki, Sasha, Marja, Janey, Kiki, Keira, Tolyna, Noni, Tiffany, and Sophie One-on-one time Rachael, Sasha, Janey, Tolyna, Noni and Tiffany Rose ceremony Janey, Tiffany & Tolyna were eliminated.
Episode 4 Original airdate: 4 August 2016
Event Description Single date Faith Group date Eliza, Georgia, Noni, Sophie, Rachael, Olena and Keira One-on-one time Keira Rose ceremony Marja & Sophie were eliminated.
Episode 5 Original airdate: 10 August 2016
Event Description Single date Alex Group date Sasha, Kiki, Megan and Nikki (and Noni) One-on-one time Nikki Rose ceremony Eliza was eliminated.
Episode 6 Original airdate: 11 August 2016
Event Description Group date Olena, Faith, Megan, Georgia, Nikki, Sasha, Noni, Alex, Rachael and Keira One-on-one time Faith Single date Kiki Rose ceremony Sasha was eliminated.
Episode 7 Original airdate: 17 August 2016
Event Description Single date Rachael Intruders Steph, Sarah & Khalia were introduced. Group dateKhalia, Sarah & Steph Rose ceremony Megan quit during the rose ceremony;Georgia was eliminated.
Episode 8 Original airdate: 18 August 2016
Event Description Single date OlenaKeira Group date Alex, Steph, Rachael, Kiki, Sarah, Faith, Nikki and Noni One-on-one time Rachael & Noni Rose ceremonyKeira was eliminated during her single date; the rose ceremony was cancelled.
Episode 9 Original airdate: 24 August 2016
Event Description Single date Steph Group date Everyone Rose ceremony Khalia & Noni were eliminated.
Episode 10 Original airdate: 25 August 2016
Event Description Single date Alex Group date Everyone Rose ceremonySarah was eliminated.
Episode 11 Original airdate: 31 August 2016
Event Description Single date Nikki Group date Everyone Rose ceremonyKiki was eliminated.
Episode 12 Original airdate: 1 September 2016
Event Description Single date FaithRachael Group date N/A Rose ceremony Steph was eliminated.
Episode 13 Original airdate: 7 September 2016
Event Description Single date N/A Group date Everyone Rose ceremony Faith was eliminated.
Episode 14 Original airdate: 8 September 2016
Event Description Hometown #1 Alex - Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Hometown #2 Olena - Sydney, New South Wales Hometown #3 Rachael - Perth, Western Australia Hometown #4 Nikki - Northam, Western Australia Rose ceremony Rachael was eliminated.
Episode 15 Original airdate: 14 September 2016; filmed at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Event Description Overnight #1 Alex Overnight #2 Nikki Overnight #3 Olena Rose ceremony Olena was eliminated.
Episode 16 Original airdate: 15 September 2016
Location: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Event Description Meet Richie's Family #1Alex Meet Richie's Family #2Nikki Final Date #1Nikki Final Date #2Alex Final Decision: Alex is the winner
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