| 1. Richie Strahan grew up in Perth, Australia. |
| 2. His parents split when he was 13, and he was raised by his mother along with his sister. |
| 3. Strahan is a FIFO worker in Perth, working as an industrial rope access technician. |
| 4. His FIFO job made it challenging for him to find a lasting relationship. |
| 5. In 2014, he was a finalist in Cleo's Most Eligible Bachelor, nominated by his sister. |
| 6. He pledged to donate the prize to the White Ribbon Campaign and zero2hero if he won. |
| 7. Richie gained popularity on The Bachelorette Australia in 2015, finishing third. |
| 8. In 2016, he starred in The Bachelor Australia, choosing Alex Nation as his partner. |
| 9. Richie and Alex broke up in 2017 after she started dating Meagan Luxa. |
| 10. Searches for rope access technicians spiked after his appearance on The Bachelor. |
| 11. He featured on All Star Family Feud and swam in the Rottnest Channel Swim in 2016. |
| 12. Richie participated in a boxing event and supported the Happiness & Co Man Enough movement in 2018. |
| 13. He joined Bachelor in Paradise Australia in 2019, connecting with Cass Wood. |
| 14. In 2019, Alex Nation revealed she ended their relationship through a text message. |
| 15. Richie is known for his thumbs-up poses and his admiration for Gordon Ramsay. |
| 16. His father passed away in 2023, and he enjoys alcohol in moderation. |
| 17. He is dedicated to fitness and maintains his physique through regular workouts. |
