‘Nonsense’: Nick’s excuses fall short in Project interview

IN his only interview since The Bachelor’s shock ending, an uncomfortable and red-faced Nick Cummins attempted to justify his decision.

NICK Cummins has broken his silence on his shock Bachelor decision in an awkward appearance on The Sunday Project.

In his only interview since dumping both Sophie Tieman and Brittany Hockley during last week’s finale, the Honey Badger did his best to justify his decision to interviewer Lisa Wilkinson.

But his convoluted talk of “timelines” being off and offers to buy the finalists drinks as an apology fell short for fans, who let Cummins know on Twitter.

Nick Cummins’ explanation fell short for fans.

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did nick truly just say “to the girls who are hurting from all this if i ever run into ya i’ll buy you a drink” ...... #TheProjectTV

— Brianna 🍒 (@briloulaw) October 7, 2018

This interview has not really helped Nick’s image... #TheProjectTV #TheBachelorAU

— Brontë Coy (@brontecoy) October 7, 2018

Oh Honey. Coming off as a bit of a dick tonight #TheProjectTV

— Sarah Stanton (@themuzzler) October 7, 2018

Mr honey badger is talking nonsense. I think he should just stick to what he loves the most...NRL! Yep, he may need time but don't waste people's time leading them on by going on shows like #TheBachelorAU ! #TheProjectTV

— Helen (@HkBreal) October 7, 2018

Nick’s a coward, he should have af least faced the music like the girls had to #TheProjectTV

— Kiera (@UnderYourPorch) October 7, 2018

Omg Cass :( #TheProjectTV

— Gabs🌻 (@Gxbriellemxry) October 7, 2018

Footage of any of the girls having a drink with Nick. #theprojecttv pic.twitter.com/q9qITfXIoa

— Ira Snave Ooky Spooky Kooky (@IraSnave) October 7, 2018

This honey badger bloke is a tool. The bogan ocker thing has run its course. #TheProjectTV

— Gus McCrae (@GusMcCrae0) October 7, 2018

So that was an interview with @nckcmmns ? good thing I didn’t hold my breath. #TheProjectTV

— TonyVink (@tonyvink) October 7, 2018

When grilled by Wilkinson as to why he had gone on The Bachelor, a flustered Cummins said it was all down to his “timeline”.

“So timelines you can have, you can think you know what you want, and then someone comes into your life and your view of what you thought you wanted gets absolutely blown out the window,” Cummins said.

“Why would I go in and start something that has a high potential of three months down the track breaking her heart, you know? I’d rather make a very hard decision then at that point to save a big scar on the heart later.”

Why he didn't pick anyone? Timelines, according to the Honey Badger

In an admission that is sure to wound Tieman and Hockley, Cummins hinted that his feelings for Brooke Blurton — who had left the series after making it to the top three — had run deep.

“The eyes don’t lie... there was something left unsaid, there were a lot of emotions left swirling around. She got away in that regard,” he said.

Despite acknowledging he had hurt the final four contestants, Cummins said he had no regrets about his experience.

“No — as far as I had control, I wouldn’t do anything differently,” he said. “From what was in my grass, I’m happy.”

The rugby star said he planned to use his time in Papua New Guinea — where he fled to last week to escape the media spotlight — to reflect on his experience.

“To all the girls I just want you all to know that if ever seen you again I’ll buy you a drink and say hello for old time’s sake,” Cummins said.

In cringe-worthy scenes Cummins dumped series frontrunner Hockley.

Cummins told Wilkinson his decision to leave The Bachelor solo had been a sudden realisation.

“It hit me with a fair bit of a thunderbolt. It was just like, you know what? Out of respect to these women, if I can’t stand here and say ‘I’m picking her and I love her,’ why would I start something with someone?” he said.

Lisa speaks exclusively to The Honey Badger Nick Cummins and the final four women to hear where it all went wrong. #TheProjectTV pic.twitter.com/7wLLrGaaqM

— The Project (@theprojecttv) October 7, 2018

While Cummins was in a reflective mood about his time on The Bachelor, it was clear that Tieman, Hockley, Cass Wood and Blurton were feeling rather more bruised about the experience.

Both Brooke Blurton and Cass Wood were feeling emotional about Nick Cummins’ decision

Sophie Tieman said she was still in shock over Cummins' decision

Wood broke down in tears about her time on the show, saying she felt like she was a “joke” after falling for Cummins.

Meanwhile Tieman and Hockley said they hadn’t been hurt by the fact that Cummins didn’t love one of them, but because he hadn’t given things a proper go.

“I think it shocks us that, I mean, he hasn’t gone in there and they’ve said you need to propose, you need to fall in love,” Tieman said.

“It’s whether you can find someone that you connect with and you try it in the real world later. But the fact that he couldn’t see enough in one girl out of 28 it just shocks us, I don’t quite understand it.

“You don’t go to an all you can eat buffet when you’ve just had lunch do you?” Hockley added. “You just don’t do it.”

It’s safe to say they didn’t see the Honey Badger’s decision coming

During last week’s finale, Cummins dumped first Tieman and then Hockley in a twist decision that left fans reeling.

“I won’t be entering any relationships if I can’t give 100 per cent of me. I’m not looking for a girlfriend, I’m looking for a life partner,” Cummins told a gobsmacked Hockley.

“And … right now I can’t give 100 per cent of me to you. My head is very cloudy. Ah. Right now I’m a little bit lost. And, ah, and because of that I have to say this time has come to an end and let you go.”

Nick Cummins was accused by Brooke Blurton of holding back his feelings

The episode before, Blurton became the third contestant this season to walk from the show after accusing Cummins of holding back emotionally.

“I came here to fall in love … I need a guy that knows what he wants and can tell me that’s me,” Blurton told Cummins.