Bachelor's Alex steps out with 'girlfriend' Maegan

The Bachelor Australia star Alex Nation has stepped out with her 'girlfriend' Maegan Luxa following her split from Richie Strahan.

The pair were seen running errands in Melbourne on Wednesday.

On Monday news emerged that Alex had finally opened up about her love life, admitting that she and Richie had broken up and that she's fallen into the arms of a woman.

New Idea reports the mother-of-one has found love with Maegan, a 31-year-old chef from Melbourne.

One of Alex's best friends reportedly told the publication: "Alex has found love in the arms of a woman".

"They are inseperable, spending very few nights apart, but it was all a bit of a shock," Alex's friend added.

On Wednesday Alex took to Instagram for the first time since her split with Richie and the reports emerged of her new blossoming relationship with Maegan.

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She posted an image of a quote reading: “All you need is love.”

Along with the image Alex thanked everyone for their “kindness” recently.

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