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Bachelorette bombshell: 'Taite didn't want to win!'

A producer's shock claims. - by Grace Back
  • 22 Nov 2018

Taite Radley won Ali Oetjen's heart on the latest season of The Bachelorette. Now in a devastating betrayal set to shock fans, WHO has revealed that Taite "never wanted" to be the last man standing. 

Having concocted a secret plan to push the pretty blonde into the arms of Todd King, Radley was so confident in being runner-up that he had already begun negotiations to become the next Bachelor.

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“Taite is a fantastic manipulator,” a production insider told WHO. 

“He only ever wanted to make it to the final two. He made it very clear from the start that while he knew winning the show is good for your public profile, becoming the heartbroken reject who gets a second chance is even better.”

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According to the production insider, Taite was only interested in applying to the Bachelor franchise for "fame." 

“The guy worked in a bank,” says the source.

“Out of everyone on the show, she believed he had the right intentions and that she could trust his word.”

But in truth, Radley had applied for numerous reality shows and was known on set as one of the “most fame-hungry contestants” they had ever met.

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DEAR BACH FAM: I came into this journey not knowing what to expect. I knew that finding someone to fall in love with was what I wanted but I did have my doubts to whether it would be possible in the environment. Thankfully everything I am feeling right now is real. The moments we share, the words we speak and the way we look into each other's eyes. Ali is an amazing woman. Caring, loving, intelligent, ambitious and she makes me so happy. She has helped me open up far more than I expected I could ever do, and for this I'm thankful. I know more than ever in my life I'm ready to surrender my feelings, let my guard down and let that special someone into my life. Tonight I'm excited to see if I am everything she is looking for. #BacheloretteAU @taiteadamradley

WHO's insider adds, “He often called meetings with crew to make sure they knew he was playing the game and was happy to be steered in whichever direction they needed the show to go in. 

“He was amicable and saw himself as part of the team to win ratings.”

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Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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