One would think the reunion will be on 28 May.
Scuffle in the city
Ladies farewell the farms and face the truth
Tonight on Farmer Wants A Wife, the ladies farewelled the farms and frocked up for their final festivities on Channel 7 and 7plus.
As the sun rose on the final day of farm stays, Farmer Matt shared some life-changing news: “I’ve recently been looking at jobs within the Department of Ag over in Canberra. I will be leaving the farm and moving to Canberra.”
While Annabelle received the news positively, Olivia’s silence left the farmer wondering if she was on board with his choice.
To celebrate the end of their time in the country, the farmers and the ladies gathered for one final get-together in the glitz and glamour of Sydney, with host Samantha Armytage instructing: “If you have questions or any lingering concerns, do not go home tonight without getting the answers you need.”
Taking Sam’s advice onboard, Annabelle started by confronting Olivia about spending alone time with Matt during the farm stay, and didn’t take it lightly when Olivia beat around the bush instead of coming clean.
Annabelle then called Matt out for giving in to Olivia’s tantrums despite the fact he had shared a solo date with her: “You were comforting Olivia and I was in the room like, well, what are you comforting her for? You’ve kissed me, we’ve had a connection. Are you apologising? That was probably a pretty low act,” she said.
Matt realised that his relationship with Annabelle has been tainted by that before confessing: “It makes me feel really shit, because I’ve missed it and I haven’t noticed it.”
Feeling uneasy about the way the conversation unfolded, Olivia stormed out of the dinner venue. After some contemplation, Matt decided to follow her, but admitted: “I feel like the reoccurring pattern of me making sure Olivia’s okay really does piss off Annabelle.”
With both his ladies upset, Matt hoped that tonight “hasn’t put a nail in the coffin on both relationships at the same time”.
Sunday night on Farmer Wants A Wife: Farmers David and Matt visit the homes of their final two ladies, as they prepare to decide who they want to share the rest of their lives with.
Two farmers find love
Bush fairy-tale comes true for David and Matt
The road to real love has had a happy ending for Farmers David and Matt, who followed their hearts in tonight’s Farmer Wants A Wife on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Before their final decisions were made, the farmers headed to their ladies’ hometowns for one last chance to connect with them and meet their families.
Farmer Matt had one concern in mind as he arrived on the NSW Central Coast to meet Annabelle’s family: “Annabelle doesn’t feel as comfortable opening up straight away and does bottle her emotions up a little bit. I think open communication and the ability to tell me how she’s feeling in the moment is really important.”
Over in Brisbane, Emily’s hometown, Farmer David spent the afternoon answering some hard-hitting questions as Emily’s mum thought finding out “where David actually is at this point in his life is really important”.
While lunching with Olivia’s family at their Wollongong family home, Farmer Matt got a harsh reality check when Olivia mentioned that she planned to visit him during the weekends. Matt, who thought Olivia was happy to make the move, was shocked: “If we had to do it long distance, I think that would definitely put a big strain on the relationship.”
Farmer David was vetted by Lorelei’s parents and her two brothers at their family home in Newcastle, following which her brother Harrison said: “I think this may be the happiest I’ve seen Lorelei with a partner before.”
After an epic search to find love, it was time for the farmers to make the ultimate decision.
Although wary of whether long distance would work with Olivia, Matt couldn’t deny their connection. Saying all his worries and nerves disappeared looking into her ocean-blue eyes, Matt declared his love: “I think I’ve known for a while that I have fallen in love with you, and I’m really glad I finally get to say it.”
Farmer David was torn between Lorelei and Emily: “I’m faced with the situation where I can see a pretty happy future with both the girls.” After weighing down his feelings for both the ladies, David realised that his heart belonged with Emily.
Sunday night on Farmer Wants A Wife: Farmers Brad and Brenton visit their final two ladies in their hometowns before making the biggest decision of their lives.
Reunion episode Sunday 28 May 7:00 PM.
Our very own Sam Armytage brings our five farmers together again…in this very special reunion.
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Love conquers all
Farmers Brad and Brenton end their journey
The remaining two farmers, Brad and Brenton, found their happily ever after in tonight’s Farmer Wants A Wife on Channel 7 and 7plus.
The farmers headed to the hometowns of their ladies for one last chance to connect with them and meet their families before they made their final decisions.
Farmer Brad was vetted by Morgan’s family at their home in Newcastle, NSW, where her mother Angie said: “I can just tell by looking at her that she’s happy, which is great. But I wanted to see how they were going to make their relationship work.”
An afternoon with Sophie’s parents and her two grannies in Victoria’s Hamilton did not allay Brenton’s fears about a future with her. Sophie’s mum, Robyn, confirmed his fears: “It’s all bells and whistles at the moment but to be married to a farmer, it’s a different world. Reality will set in.”
Having seen how close-knit Clare’s family was in Tamworth, NSW, Farmer Brad wasn’t sure if her feelings for him were strong enough against the pull of her family. “Clare’s family’s quite nervous about her moving to the farm. It plays on my mind about falling in love again and it not working. My biggest fear is being heartbroken again,” he said.
Farmer Brenton arrived in Rachel’s hometown, Perth, with one concern: “I can definitely see a future with Rachel, but she hasn’t told me how she feels and it definitely is weighing in the back of my mind.”
Reaching the final decision was harder for Farmer Brenton than he thought. “It’s horrible to make someone feel like that. To actually break a girl’s heart. I’ve never been in that position before,” a teary-eyed Brenton said after telling Rachel that she wasn’t the one.
He then confessed to Sophie: “I’ve never felt like this with anyone, and we’ve so many memories and I can’t wait to take you back to the farm. You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met. I’m falling in love with you.”
After friend-zoning Morgan, Farmer Brad declared his love for Clare: “We’re cut from the same cloth. We love each other. Let’s make it work. Pack your horses, pack your dogs.”
Tomorrow night, don’t miss the heart-warming Farmer Wants A Wife Reunion as the farmers and their partners reunite one last time to reflect on their journeys, plus co-host Natalie Gruzlewski has a special surprise in store.
Farmer Wants A Wife Reunion
7.30pm tomorrow on Channel 7 and 7plus
Watching the reunion special tonight.
Natalie interviewing past couples married for years and with kids living happily ever after. Nice contrast to that other “dating” show.
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Farmer Wants A Wife wins over 8.5 million
Biggest ever audience on 7plus
Total audience up 16% year-on-year
The Seven Network’s hit series Farmer Wants A Wife concluded its unforgettable 2023 season last night, reaching over 8.5 million viewers across its run.
Newly released VOZ data revealsthe nation’s favourite bush fairy tale attracted its biggest ever audience on 7plus and the series averaged 1.17million viewers in 2023, with the overnight total audience up 16**%** on 2022.
On 7plus, Farmer Wants A Wife boosted its BVOD reach 45% year-on-year, to attract 1.47 million unique viewers on the free streaming service to date, and averaging 188,000 viewers per episode, with live streaming up 27% year-on-year.
The much-loved show, which sees host Samantha Armytage and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski playing cupid, dominated its timeslot and produced its biggest timeslot commercial audience share since 2020.
And for the first time on Australian television, every farmer who followed their heart on the show found real love.
Seven’s Chief Content Officer, Entertainment Programming, Angus Ross, said: “Farmer Wants A Wife has attracted record audiences this year, with over 8.5 million Australians watching the fairy tale.
“Drawing strong audiences across all screens since its launch, the show soared with its biggest ever audience on 7plus to become Seven’s #1 entertainment show so far in 2023 and Australia’s #1 entertainment series since Easter.
“The show’s massive audience across Seven and 7plus highlights why VOZ total audience is the best and most relevant measure of how our content attracts and engages viewers,” he said.
Farmer Wants A Wife will return in 2024 and is a Fremantle Australia and Eureka Productions co-production for the Seven Network.
Source: Oztam Metro, Regtam ( inc WA and Tas), YOY average aud overnight| Total Aud Consolidated, Oztam VPM digital av aud overnight and 7 day| VOZ 5.0 Total national reach Series to date excl encore linear programming, consolidated 7 linear and When Watched BVOD|
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Farmer Wants A Wife returns in 2024
Ladies, meet your farmers
Following the success of the 2023 season of Farmer Wants A Wife, the Seven Network today revealed a fresh crop of farmers ready to embark on their quest to find true love in an exciting new season of the hit series on Channel 7 and 7plus in 2024.
The 2024 farmers* include Farmer Dustin (26, Condobolin, NSW), Farmer Nick (22, Hindmarsh Tiers, South Australia), Farmer Joe (33, Nimmitabel, NSW), Farmer Bert (30, Wamuran, Queensland), Farmer Zac (28, Strathalbyn, South Australia), Farmer Dean (25, Kandanga, Queensland), Farmer Todd (33, Narrabri, NSW) and Farmer Tom (22, Tabilk, Victoria)
Casting is now open for single ladies looking to find their happily-ever-after on the land, as part of the brand-new season of Australia’s beloved bush fairy tale.
The global phenomenon returns with Sam Armytage as host and Natalie Gruzlewski as co-host.
This year, Farmer Wants A Wife ranked #1 in its timeslot, reached more than 8.5 million viewers across its run, and for the first time on Australian television, every farmer found love.
Farmer Wants A Wife is a Fremantle Australia and Eureka Productions co-production for the Seven Network.
Farmer Wants A Wife 2024 will feature five of the eight farmers mentioned above.
Meet the farmers
Farmer Dustin, 26, Condobolin, NSW
Third-generation cattle, sheep, goat and crop farmer Dustin feels a huge sense of responsibility to continue the family legacy. He has a heart of gold, is cheeky and loves to “take the mickey”.
Dustin describes himself as a “girlfriend guy” whose ideal partner is happy, fun-loving, thick-skinned and has a good sense of humour. He comes from a very tight knit family, so it’s very important that his partner gets along with the family.
He wants to be married with kids by the time he turns 30. Read Dustin’s full bio here
Farmer Nick, 22, Hindmarsh Tiers, South Australia
This third-generation Italian dairy farmer is incredibly mature for his age.
A big talker, Nick never runs out of things to say. He enjoys travelling and cooking with his Nonna and is passionate about improving quality and productivity on the farm.
Nick does not believe in gender stereotypes and isn’t interested in a trophy wife. He’s looking for someone to “do life with” and wants to fall head over heels in love before marrying her.
Read Nick’s full bio here
Farmer Joe, 33, Nimmitabel, NSW
After living and working around the world, Joe’s family’s cattle and sheep farm is where his heart is. It’s his dream to bring the farm back to its full potential.
Joe is a passionate rugby player and loves horses, fishing and travel. A bit of a social butterfly, his charmful smile and playful cheeky personality is infectious.
Family is everything to Joe; he will cancel personal plans to make time for them, which is one of the qualities he’s looking for in his future wife. He is extremely close to his mother, whom he cared for during her breast cancer battle three years ago.
Read Joe’s full bio here
Farmer Bert, 30, Wamuran, Queensland
Fourth-generation pineapple, dragon fruit and pumpkin farmer, and a third-generation Bert, this farmer is impeccably mannered, selfless and honest, with a heart of gold.
Bert has worked hard to take over the family farm and runs it on his own. He now wants someone with whom to share it.
His ideal partner is funny, outgoing, adventurous, understands long hours of his work, can banter and gets along with everyone, especially his nanna, whose disapproval could be a dealbreaker.
Read Bert’s full bio here
Farmer Zac, 28, Strathalbyn, South Australia
A third-generation cattle and crop farmer, there is more to Zac than meets the eye.
A contract helicopter musterer, he owns three helicopters and runs a helicopter scenic tours business in South Australia. He is also a qualified agronomist and will take over the farm after his parents retire.
Zac’s ready to settle down and says he is tired of sleeping alone in a swag, looking up to the stars and dreaming of his future wife. He wants to find someone who’s loyal, quick witted and easy going.
Read Zac’s full bio here
Farmer Dean, 25, Kandanga, Queensland
Dean is a third-generation cattle and watermelon farmer.
Looking up to his parents’ marriage of 30 years and his grandparents’ marriage of 67 years, he wants to find a Mrs Deano who can chase a few cows with him.
He’s not picky when it comes to choosing a partner, but he’s looking for someone who’s outgoing, hardworking, driven and is keen to have a crack.
Read Dean’s full bio here
Farmer Todd, 33, Baan Ba, NSW
Third-generation beef farmer Todd wants what his parents and sister have: a happy, loving marriage with kids.
An all-round, likeable, sweet, well-mannered but cheeky country boy, he feels a bit left behind as the last single fella standing among his mates.
Todd’s looking for someone who’s smart, genuine, easy going, happy to enjoy the farm-life and willing to have a go. She should also be able to take a joke as Todd will definitely give her a bit of a ribbing.
Read Todd’s full bio here
Farmer Tom, 22, Tabilk, Victoria
This 22-year-old third-generation cattle and crop farmer has had his own contracting business working on other farms since he was a teenager. He also runs the family farm in partnership with his dad.
Tom has a practical approach to life and a seriousness that’s tempered by a genuine ability to laugh at himself. He enjoys country music festivals and horse shows and loves to travel.
For Tom, falling in love is one of the most important things in life. He is very serious about finding “the one” but approaches it with good humour.
Read Tom’s full bio here
Sophie Holcombe, who won the heart of Brenton Kuch and moved to his farm in Darriman, Victoria, have split three months after the season finale aired.
David and Emily from this season have announced they are engaged.
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2024 Upfronts
Ten long-term relationships. Nine marriages. Twenty-six babies. Farmer Wants A Wife is the real deal, a show that is all about true love, not short-term social media fame. This year, the beloved show grew its audience 13% and reached more than nine million viewers. The 2024 season is ready to roll, with more episodes, more farmers, and Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski on a quest to find our farmers their one true love. Next year will also bring a Farmer Wants A Wife special event featuring the weddings and babies of past participants. Farmer Wants A Wife is a Fremantle Australia and Eureka Productions co-production for the Seven Network.
Clare gave birth to a boy named Roy Grahame Jones.
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First sneak peek of the new season aired tonight during Australian Idol, introducing the five farmers taking part.
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Only five of these farmers featured in the sneak peek, with Nick, Todd and Zack missing out.
From farm to forever
Five new farmers embark on a journey of love
Five new farmers are gearing up to follow their hearts in search of a soulmate when a brand-new season of Farmer Wants A Wife returns to Channel 7 and 7plus.
From the tropical sunshine of Queensland to the rugged beauty of the Snowy, the farmers will experience the highs and lows of love, beginning with an enchanting first date and concluding with a final heart-pounding decision.
Farmer Bert muses on the intimidating feeling of meeting a beautiful woman leaving him lost for words, while Farmer Joe dreams of riding off into the sunset with someone special, and Farmer Tom hopes for a companion who makes him excited to come home.
Be ready to experience Australia’s favourite bush fairy tale like never before. Love doesn’t come easy, but when it does, it’s a journey from farm to forever.
Hosted by Samantha Armytage and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski, Farmer Wants A Wife is set to captivate the audiences with its unique blend of romance, authenticity and country charm.
This year’s farmers include:
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Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
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Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
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Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
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Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
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Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Farmer Wants A Wife is produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network.
The legacy continues
Five new farmers sow the seeds of love
Farmer Wants A Wife continues its heart-warming legacy as five new farmers step into the fields of romance in a brand-new season, coming to Channel 7 and 7plus after Easter.
Celebrating more than 17 successful years, Australia’s favourite bush fairy tale has resulted in nine marriages and 26 farmer babies, including a recent addition to Farmer Brad and Claire from season 13.
With two new weddings on the horizon – Andrew and Jess from season 11 and David and Emily from season 13 – Farmer Wants A Wife’s unique blend of romance, authenticity and country charm delivers real love that lasts.
Hosted by Samantha Armytage and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski, this season’s farmers include:
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Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
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Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
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Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
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Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
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Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Farmer Wants A Wife is produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network.
A tropical delight
Meet Queensland’s Farmer Bert
Meet Farmer Bert, the 30-year-old pineapple farmer from Queensland, who is about to begin the search for a soulmate when Farmer Wants A Wife returns to Channel 7 and 7plus after Easter.
Bert – the first ever pineapple farmer on the show – acknowledges life on the land can be lonely, but he assures he has a wealth of love to share.
“I think that I’m ready for something special. I’m ready to dive in and try again,” Bert says as he gears up to meet his favourites.
Can any of the ladies bring sunshine into this farmer’s life?
Hosted by Samantha Armytage and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski, Farmer Wants A Wife is set to captivate the audiences with its unique blend of romance, authenticity and country charm.
This year’s farmers include:
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Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
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Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
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Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
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Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
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Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Coming after Easter to Channel 7 and 7plus
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