Richie who? Bachelor finalist Olena snapped getting close with tennis pro Nick Lindahl at the beach

SHE’S still in the running to win Richie’s heart on The Bachelor. But do these flirty pics prove Olena is the next girl to be eliminated from the competition?

ON OUR TV screens, Olena Khamula is one of the three beauties in the running to win Richie Strahan’s heart on The Bachelor.

But new photos showing the 23-year-old getting very close to former professional tennis player Nick Lindahl may prove she’s the next girl to be eliminated from the competition.

The make-up artist was snapped getting flirty with Lindahl on a recent trip to the beach. And while we’ve seen her put up her walls around Richie throughout the series — saying she has trouble letting people in — Olena seemed to be relaxed around the handsome sportsman as they splashed in the ocean.

Lindahl goofs around with Olena. Picture: Diimex

The pair seemed relaxed and happy. Picture: Diimex

Olena laughs as Lindahl splashes her in the ocean. Picture: Diimex

The pair get close and flirty on their beach trip. Picture: Diimex

And it’s not the first time Olena’s been spotted with Lindahl. NW magazine reports the pair have been spotted spending time together, and describe their interaction as “flirty”.

Talking about the beauty’s potential exit from the series, one source told the mag: “It’s not like Olena is ever going to be short on offers.”

The beauty gets flirty with the former tennis pro in the ocean. Picture: Diimex

Lindahl towels off. Picture: Diimex

The pair hit the sand. Picture: Diimex

Lindahl snuggles up to the Ukrainian beauty. Picture: Diimex

Adding to the speculation of an impending elimination is an Instagram post Olena made over the weekend.

Fans drew conclusions after she shared a snap of herself with her arms around Stephanie Dixon, a fellow Bachelor contestant. People were quick to decipher its meaning, with one user commenting: “I don’t think Olena wins. The winners never hang out with the losers after the show.”

In the most recent episode, Rachael Gouvignon was sent home, leaving Olena, Alex Nation and Nikki Gogan vying for the final rose.

The pair clown around in the water. Picture: Diimex