When Richie Strahan and Alex Nation walked away hand in hand fromThe Bachelorfinale in 2016, it seemed like they were going to get their reality TV happily ever after.

But within months, their relationship was over and Alex had moved on with her AFL team mate, Maegan Luxa.

Neither Richie or Alex spoke publicly about their breakup, and the world was kept in the dark about what really happened between the pair.

Until now.

On Wednesday night’s episode ofBachelor in Paradise, Alex and Richie sat down and had a long overdue conversation.

Although neither Alex nor Richie directly said so, most viewers came to the conclusion that the discussion was about an abortion.

obviously we don’t know the details so it’s hard to speculate but being this detached i can’t see any reason that ritchie would not be there for alex when she had an abortion? #BachelorInParadiseAU

— لميا lamya (@theelaminator) April 11, 2019

The discussion between Richie and Alex on #BachelorInParadiseAU is both heartbreaking and infuriating- he clearly left Alex in a time where you need support… no matter what you think is the right decision it’s still confronting and emotional..

— Charlotte (@charlotteg483) April 10, 2019

Reality TV and entertainment media treats break ups like trivia. These are adults in real relationships with all the pain we can feel when things don’t work out. Should have been allowed to do this in private #bachelorInParadiseAU

— missuswinnie (@missuswinnie) April 11, 2019

Host Osher Gunsberg tweeted throughout the scene, explaining that “out of respect to the audience, and out of respect to Rich and Alex”, they had decided to air the entire conversation unedited.

Out of respect to the audience, and out of respect to Rich and Alex. We’re showing this with no cuts. #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 10, 2019

The lack of music, the lack of drama castanets – it’s raw #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 10, 2019

This is so tough to watch. But we’ve all been there. #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 10, 2019

And – I exhale after nine minutes. #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 10, 2019

Both Richie & Alex were comfortable with it. And don’t forget as part of our Duty of Care, they both have access to Mental Health professionals before, during & after production. #BachelorInParadiseAU https://t.co/3BA1oYnGA6

— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 10, 2019

Mamamiareached out to Channel Ten today for comment. Alex Nation was not available for comment, but the network sent through the following statement:

“Alex and Richie’s reunion conversation was an organic moment that was not prompted by show producers. To be faithful to this moment, 10 made the decision to show the conversation unedited and in full, with the aim of delivering an impartial retelling,” the statement began.

“It is a common grievance of reality television stars that footage is heavily edited, contrived or manipulated. Given that this was the first time Alex and Richie had seen each other since their break-up, producers felt it was essential to film and broadcast their reunion in its entirety. Both Alex and Richie were comfortable with this. It aired unedited, uncensored and as a split screen enabling viewers to get a feel first hand for what they had both been through and what they had to say. By the end of the conversation, they both felt relieved and happy.

“As part of the show’s duty of care, all Bachelor In Paradise cast have full access to mental health professionals as well as support from the Warner Bros. Australia and Network 10 teams.”

You can catch up on last night’s episode on TenPlay.