Paradise is heating up and emotions are running high.
Bubbly Brittney hadn’t felt a spark with anyone yet but was hopeful that her Mr. Perfect would soon cha-cha through the gates of Paradise. Cue part-time avocado slaughterer and full-time dancing tradie Ivan Krslovic.
Aware that Brittney’s rose was no longer a sure thing, Nathan commenced a mission to stay in Paradise. Seeking clarity, Nathan went to see Brooke in her bure.
On his way out, and to avoid being busted for flirting by Alex Bordyukov, naughty Nathan pulled a move straight out of a Hollywood rom-com, grabbing the nearest ladder and sneaking out the back.
Davey found a date card with Jules name on it. To no one’s surprise, Jules took the opportunity to spend a little one-on-one time with Alisha.
It’s pretty hot in Paradise, but Jules and Alisha’s date took it up a few notches with a night full of belly laughs while they fed each other a selection of aphrodisiacs. From oysters to fondue and asparagus it was a match made in heaven.
Brittney took matters into her own hands and invited Ivan on a beach side date. It payed off and ended in a lot of smooching and canoodling.
A new day saw Brittney and Ivan feeling the love and ‘Jimmy’ feeling a lack of bro-code, after Alex Nation and Bill Goldsmith spent the night together. Richie revealed a date card which had his ex, Alex name on it.
Keen to explore their undeniable chemistry, Alex choose Brooke and the pair headed off on one of the most anticipated dates in Bachelor history. Tasked with mastering the Pina Colada, Alex and Brooke could finally give their relationship a crack. Getting giggly and making each other extremely nervous, the chemistry was off the charts. What they lacked in cracking coconut skills, they redeemed in smooching skills.
When Osher revealed a rose ceremony was on the table, the saucy singles were left shaking. If Brooke and Alex exchanged roses, there could be a male mass exodus.
Everyone was on their toes when Brooke and Alex arrived at the cocktail party together, hand in hand. Greeting squad, Bill and American Alex promptly whisked the girls away to get the goss.
As the cocktails flowed, Paddy and Davey went into what can only be described as “single and ready to mingle” mode. While Paddy worked the room, Davey pulled a “I think you’re wife material” move on Shannon which made her head spin.
In a gentlemanly fashion, James pulled Alex Nation to the side and calmly delivered the news that he was going to leave Paradise. He couldn’t just sit back and watch her explore her connection with other people.
The million-dollar question at the rose ceremony was who Alex Nation and Brooke would choose.
When Alex Nation called Bill’s name, there was a sigh of relief from the boys. Handling it like a pro (and someone with two other solid options), Brooke said that if Alex wants to come back to her, then it was meant to be.
In the end it was Paddy and Davey’s time to say so long, farewell and auf wiedersehen to Paradise.
On leaving Davey said: “I was really hoping Flo would be here and I’m shattered. This is the second time, I thought this was going to be a different time for me.”
In typical Paddy fashion, he wished everyone ‘all the best’ with a reminder that he’d ‘see them on the other side.’
