Episode three of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview Australia’s sweetheart and The Bachelor runner-up, Nikki Gogan. In 2016, Australia watched her fall in love with Richie Strahan while he was unfortunately falling in love with Alex Nation. Candid, considered and completely healed from the experience, Nikki details the night she watched her very own heart break on national TV, and what it was like to have the entire country’s support in the months following.
In this episode we hear about:
· Why Nikki chose to apply for The Bachelor (01:10)
· Whether Nikki was portrayed accurately on The Bachelor (04:05)
· Nikki’s take on ‘playing the game’ and what she could’ve done differently (07:28)
· What it was like dealing with heartbreak in the public eye (09:45)
· How Nikki had to keep the healing process a secret post-filming and prior to the show going to air (14:00)
· Nikki’s relationship with Alex Nation post-show (18.35)
· The transition back to normal life immediately after the finale (21:00)
· Opportunities to come back to the Bachelor franchise and stay in reality TV (23:00)
· How The Bachelor has affected Nikki’s dating experiences post-show (28:22)
· Dealing with press interest since the show wrapped, and that “catfish” incident (31:00)
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