The ‘grubby details’ of Alex Nation and Richie Strahan’s breakup

Details of The Bachelor’s Alex Nation and Richie Strahan’s messy breakup are set to be aired in the upcoming new series of Bachelor In Paradise. 

And now new information about the former couple’s split has come to light ahead of the show’s premiere.

According to New Idea magazine, health problems, financial struggles and the return of Alex’s ex-boyfriend all contributed to their relationship breakdown.

‘Dark times, financial struggles and the return of an ex’: The ‘grubby details’ of Alex Nation and Richie Strahan’s breakup is laid bare as they are set to face off over their break up on Bachelor In Paradise

The publication claims that after the duo did long distance for five months (Alex was living in Melbourne and Richie was based in his hometown Perth for work), the mother-of-one pleaded with her beau to move to Melbourne to support her through a difficult period in her life.

New Idea alleges that Alex was ‘going through some dark times and a medical complication’, but rope technician Richie was experiencing ‘financial issues’ after an injury prevented him from working.

The magazine claims he was reluctant to fly over the Melbourne unless it was for public appearances with Alex.

‘She was lonely and going through some tough times. She wanted Richie by her side and for them to be a family but he didn’t want to keep spending money on flights unless they were getting paid for it,’ a ‘friend’ allegedly told the publication. 

'I don't know if Australia is ready for the grubby details!' Alex Nation (pictured) and Richie Strahan clash as they face off over break up in explosive Bachelor in Paradise promo

'I don't know if Australia is ready for the grubby details!' Alex Nation and Richie Strahan (pictured) clash as they face off over break up in explosive Bachelor in Paradise promo

‘I don’t know if Australia is ready for the grubby details!’ Alex (left) and Richie (right) clash as they face off over break up in explosive Bachelor in Paradise promo

The final nail in the coffin was allegedly when Alex got in contact with her ex-boyfriend, Tom Barbour, for support.

While absolutely nothing happened between the pair, Richie was not happy.

‘He was so angry he found out that way,’ the ‘friend’ claims.

‘It sealed their fate, really, and they never saw each other again after that.’

Alex and Richie fell in love on The Bachelor in 2016, only to devastatingly part ways months later.

And Bachelor in Paradise fans were treated to a sneak peek of their dramatic showdown as they reunite in the upcoming season.

In a brief promo clip released on Sunday, Richie, 33, explains in a voiceover: ‘The circumstances of our break-up were quite brutal.’

Discussing the relationship with host Osher Gunsberg, Richie says, ‘I don’t know if Australia is ready for the grubby details surrounding it.’

Meanwhile, Alex, 28, is seen entering the luxury Fiji resort and in a voiceover, admits, ‘Richie and I do not talk anymore and I do not want to meet him in Paradise.’

But after an awkward reunion, the pair appear to waste no time getting into a bitter face off.  

Discussing the relationship with host, Osher Gunsberg (left), Richie says, 'I don't know if Australia is ready for the grubby details surrounding it.

Discussing the relationship with host, Osher Gunsberg, Richie (pictured) says, 'I don't know if Australia is ready for the grubby details surrounding it.

Discussing the relationship with host, Osher Gunsberg, Richie says, ‘I don’t know if Australia is ready for the grubby details surrounding it’

‘Do you want to go there Rich?’ she rants while he fires back with: ‘Don’t beat around the bush Alex, because you’re not going to like my response.’

Alex then continues: ‘So you’re honestly sitting there saying you were perfect in our relationship’ 

An enraged Richie responds: ‘Don’t put words in my mouth!’ 

Alex then cryptically claims, ‘It was me! I actually can’t believe that you were telling me, it was me.’

Alex, 28 is seen entering the luxury Fiji resort and in a voiceover, admits, 'Richie and I do not talk anymore and I do not want to meet him in Paradise'

Alex, 28 is seen entering the luxury Fiji resort and in a voiceover, admits, 'Richie and I do not talk anymore and I do not want to meet him in Paradise'

Alex, 28 is seen entering the luxury Fiji resort and in a voiceover, admits, ‘Richie and I do not talk anymore and I do not want to meet him in Paradise’

The showdown comes after Alex insisted she fell in love with the hunk with ‘every fibre of my being’. 

Sharing a slew of candid photos on Instagram last month from her experience on the Bachelor, to commemorate the third anniversary of her appearance on the show, Alex insisted her feelings were real for Richie.

'Do you want to go there?' The pair appear to waste no time getting into a bitter face off

'Do you want to go there?' The pair appear to waste no time getting into a bitter face off

‘Do you want to go there?’ The pair appear to waste no time getting into a bitter face off

In the post, she wrote: ‘It’s a bizarre thing falling in love on national television. Did I really fall in love with Richie? 

‘At the time, I believed that with every fibre of my being. 

‘What we were in that moment was powerful and special and I was on cloud nine and what we went through and experienced together was unique.’ 

'I fell in love with every fibre of my being': Alex gushed over ex Richie as she reflected on her Bachelor experience three years ago

‘I fell in love with every fibre of my being’: Alex gushed over ex Richie as she reflected on her Bachelor experience three years ago

  

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