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The Bachelor's Sophie Tieman pens emotional message following heartbreaking finale

"I'm not entirely sure where to even start..." - by Grace Back
  • 05 Oct 2018

In what was one of the most bizarre and controversial Bachelor Australia finale's the series has ever seen, heartbroken Sophie Tieman has taken to Instagram to share her thoughts on Nick Cummins decision to leave the competition solo. 

On Thursday night's Grand Finale episode, Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins decided to dump both Sophie Tieman and Brittany Hockley, claiming he hadn't fallen for either of them. 

Now, Sophie has written her thoughts on the saga. 

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I'm not entirely sure where to even start... As you are all very aware, I struggle to put into words exactly how I'm feeling which makes this particular post an extremely difficult one to put together. 🤦🏼‍♀️ There is no denying that this isn't the way I hoped my journey would end. I unknowingly reached a point in time where not only could I see a future with Nick, I really wanted it. But in saying that, I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and now was not my time. I'm slowly coming to terms with this.. and it's okay 😌 Do I have any regrets? Absolutely not. You guys were only shown such a small part of a very, very long journey. It was nothing short of an emotional roller coaster. But, overall what an amazing experience I have just been through. The friendships I have made, the personal growth I have experienced - it's priceless. I want to thank everyone who followed me on my journey and supported me along the way. The amazing bachelorettes, production (stylists, runners, soundies & camera guys), friends, family and the people out there who don't even know me but continue to keep the vibes positive💕 Thank you for sharing what has been a massive part of my life. Sophie xo #WomenSupportingWomen

Sophie starts, "I’m not entirely sure where to even start...As you are all very aware, I struggle to put into words exactly how I’m feeling which makes this particular post an extremely difficult one to put together. 

"There is no denying that this isn’t the way I hoped my journey would end. I unknowingly reached a point in time where not only could I see a future with Nick, I really wanted it.

"But in saying that, I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and now was not my time. I’m slowly coming to terms with this...and it’s okay.

"Do I have any regrets? Absolutely not. You guys were only shown such a small part of a very, very long journey.

"It was nothing short of an emotional roller coaster. But, overall what an amazing experience I have just been through. The friendships I have made, the personal growth I have experienced - it’s priceless. 

"I want to thank everyone who followed me on my journey and supported me along the way. The amazing bachelorettes, production (stylists, runners, soundies & camera guys), friends, family and the people out there who don’t even know me but continue to keep the vibes positive.

"Thank you for sharing what has been a massive part of my life. Sophie xo #WomenSupportingWomen"

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The most important thing to me in this world is family. The love they provide is one of life's greatest blessings, and I can't wait to see what Nick's family think of me✨🌹 @thebachelorau #TheBachelorAu

Viewers thought front-runner Brittany had won Nick's heart after he sent Sophie home.

"It's been a hell of a ride Sophie," Nick started. "Every time I'm with you I have a good time."

"I like you a lot Sophie,' he added. "And when I say those three words - I Love You - I want to say it with my whole heart.

"And when we're both happy, with true happiness. I am not able, with all my conscious, to whole heartedly commit to you."

But those who thought Nick and Britt were about to live their happy ever after were in for a rude awakening when he came out with a bombshell revelation.

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'Wowee.' Living it the first time was so hard, but reliving it tonight was something else.😞 After a very long and incredible journey, I found myself standing at the end with a full heart and excited at the prospect of a happy future with Nick. I believe everything happens for a reason, and by this point I truly believed I was meant to come here and meant to meet Nick. From the very beginning we connected on so many levels, some you saw, and some you unfortunately didn't. I was in disbelief and thought surely this was the reason I hadn't met anyone in a long time. But that is not the case. Unfortunately it is not my time.😢 I gave it my all and was always true to myself, honest and risked it for the biscuit. I wore my heart on my sleeve and I'm proud of myself for putting myself out there. Whilst this is not my happy ending, I made the most beautiful friends, and I am so grateful to have had Soph there with me at the end. She is truly my rock. I'm leaving with a heavy heart, but I'd like to say to all the girls that I shared this adventure with, thank you for the journey, the laughs and the memories, they will last a lifetime. To all the crew, soundies, cameramen, make up artists, stylists, production, runners, photographers, Osher, all the behind the scenes, you beautiful souls. I saw some of your hearts break when mine did, you know who you are, thank you for treating me so well always, and always making me laugh when I needed it. You made this whole experience that much greater. My family have been my rocks and really helped me through this. It's been so hard to keep this to ourselves and deal with it on our own. Everyone that ever supported me on this crazy rollercoaster, thank you from the bottom of my broken heart. I love love and I have to believe this is just setting me on the path I'm supposed to be on. You can be sure I'll keep on searching. Britt ✌🏻 💕 Xx @thebachelorau #thebachelorau #love #womensupportingwomen

"I can’t give 100 per cent of me to you," Nick told Brittany. "My head is very cloudy. Right now I’m a little bit lost and because of that I have to say this time has come to an end and let you go."

Nick then went on to say Brittany didn't have to say anything.

"I have a heavy heart right now," he went on.

"You are an amazing woman. Trying to find my way in that cloud is too much for me right now."

Nick went on to say that it "wouldn't be fair" to enter into a relationship that "a few months down the track could break her heart."

Both Brittany and runner-up Sophie reacted with shock to the news.

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"He's obviously in a really lost place" - Soph & Britt debrief after Nick's massive decision. #TheBachelorAU

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