Olena’s candid confession: ‘I’m going to finally reveal how I feel’

MAKE-UP artist Olena Khamula is ready to move on after The Bachelor.

MAKE-UP artist Olena Khamula is ready to move on after The Bachelor.

Making it to the top three on the reality dating show, there’s less than a week until Australia finds out who Bachelor Richie Strahan hands out his final rose.

Bachelor contestant Olena Khamula, at Camp Cove, has made it to the top three ahead of next week's finale. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Olena’s ready to open up. Picture: Dylan Robinson

The makeup artist has so far avoided her feelings. Picture: Dylan Robinson

“I am going to finally reveal how I feel, how I felt and it is going to be time to move on,” Khamula told The Daily Telegraph.

“I’ve been learning a lot about myself. Opening myself up to someone, talking about feelings and emotions and how I feel about someone, I really struggled with that before I went into the (Bachelor) house so that is something that I’ve been using since I came out of the house. I’ve been throwing out feelings to everyone.”

Olena has learnt to be more open about her feelings after the show.

Khamula will this week face off for Strahan’s affections in a final against Melbourne single mum Alex Nation and Perth real estate agent Nikki Gogan

“Everyone is in a different stage with Richie and I am the sort of person that will take my time to commit and to see if the person is right for me and to see if I am right for him,” Khamula said.

“Richie is an amazing guy, he is bubbly and fun and great. You never know when you go into a situation like this whether or not you are going to find love but I was definitely going in there hoping I would and will.”

Olena was open about finding love even in the weird situation. Picture: Dylan Robinson

The 24-year-old put her make-up work on hold during the show but will return to the industry after the final.

She’s also recently signed to Chadwick model agency, although she’s been working in front of the camera for seven years doing everything from catwalk to catalogue shoots.

Olena has been a favourite since the show started and recently signed with Chadwick model agency. Picture: Dylan Robinson

“Whatever happens, happens. I am up for new experiences,” the Ukrainian-born Sydneysider said of her future aspirations.

“You never know where you are going to end up. I am the type of person who goes with the flow and sees what happens. I don’t have any short-term goals, I am just enjoying life.”

Olena says she’s ready to get serious. Picture: Dylan Robinson