The Bachelor shock: Megan walks out on Richie

It's a thorny issue - by New Idea

Hold onto your hats  – The Bachelor is about to take its most shocking turn yet, when the girl who has already stolen Richie Strahan’s heart suddenly walks out of the competition.

According to a well-placed insider, stunning blonde Megan Marx from WA, who has been widely tipped to win this season of the show, is believed to depart after concluding that Richie’s intentions aren’t genuine.

In a handwritten letter left behind for the remaining girls, the 27-year-old former cult member pours her heart out.

Most of the girls were left in tears,’ confirms our source.

‘She [Megan] admitted she didn’t think Richie was being true to himself by keeping drama queen Keira [Maguire] in for ratings. She just felt the whole process wasn’t very organic, so she followed her heart and bowed out.’

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