He starred as The Bachelor for the reality show’s fourth season last year.
And despite his popularity with viewers, it appears Richie Strahan has no plans to return to the franchise.
The 32-year-old recently took to Instagram to refute rumours he would be a contestant in the upcoming spin-off, Bachelor In Paradise.
No-show: Despite his popularity with viewers, it appears Richie Strahan has no plans to return to the Bachelor franchise
The Perth technician left a comment under NW’s official account, which showed him in an altered image with former show hopefuls Nikki Gogan and Keira Maguire.
‘I’m 100% not doing this,’ he offered in a short note.
Fans of the reality star left their own comments in response to his announcement.
‘I’m 100% not doing this,’ he offered in a short note on the social media post
Confirmation: The 32-year-old recently took to Instagram to refute rumours he would be a contestant in the upcoming spin-off, Bachelor In Paradise
‘Don’t listen to the haters. For all us Richie fans, we would love to see you find love!’ wrote one supporter.
‘Couldn’t imagine Nikki would be keen to do it with him after he picked the wrong girl in the first place,’ added another follower, in reference to Richie choosing Alex Nation over her in the final round.
Names like Keira Maguire, Nikki Gogan, Sasha Mielczarek, Elora Murger, Michael Turnbull, Jake Ellis, Jen Hawke and Blake Garvey have been suggested as stars.
‘Don’t listen to the haters. For all us Richie fans, we would love to see you find love!’ wrote one supporter
‘Couldn’t imagine Nikki would be keen to do it with him after he picked the wrong girl in the first place,’ added another follower
Blake, who appeared as The Bachelor for the show’s second season, took to his Facebook account recently to deny his participation in the latest installment.
‘No way, no how, no chance am I going on Bachelors in Paradise. That is all,’ he stated.
Bachelor In Paradise will follow the show’s American format, where former contestants and a rotating cast of intruders look for love on a tropical island.
‘No way, no how, no chance am I going on Bachelors in Paradise. That is all,’ Blake stated