| Genre: | Reality |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 13 |
| Num Episodes: | 104 |
| Producer: |
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| Runtime: | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Network: | Nine Network |
| Network3: | Seven Network |
| Last Aired3: | present |
The Farmer Wants a Wife is an Australian reality television series based on the British reality show Farmer Wants a Wife. The first eight seasons, hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski, aired on the Nine Network between 2007 and 2012, with a ninth season, hosted by Sam McClymont broadcast in 2016. A tenth season aired on the Seven Network when the series was revived for the second time in 2020.
The series was commissioned by Nine Network and the first season premiered in 24 October 2007. Nine aired eight seasons from 2007 to 2012 before it was eventually cancelled. In May 2015, Nine Network announced the series would be revived for a ninth season.[1] Hosted by Sam McClymont, it premiered on 1 February 2016.[2] Nine chose not to further renew the show.[3]
In October 2019, it was reported that the Seven Network had commissioned a new season of the show,[4] on 23 October 2019, the series was officially confirmed for revival by Seven at their 2020 Upfronts.[5] [6] In December 2019, Natalie Gruzlewski announced she would be returning as series host.[7] The tenth season began airing on 26 July 2020.[8] The title dropped the leading 'The', giving the show the same name as the original British version.
In August 2020, the series was renewed by Seven Network for a second season for 2021, making it the 11th season all up, Gruzlewski returned as host.[9] The eleventh season began airing on 4 July 2021.[10] In July 2021, the series was renewed by Seven Network for a third season for 2022 (being that of the twelfth season overall) which began airing on 4 September 2022, with Gruzlewski as host.[11] In October 2022, the series was renewed for a fourth season (13th overall) by Seven.[12] In February 2023, it was announced Sam Armytage will co-host the series alongside Gruzlewski.[13] In October 2023, the series was renewed for a fifth season (14th overall) by Seven.[14] In February 2024, the first promo was aired which also revealed the farmers.[15] The 2024 season will air on 14 April 2024.[16]
| States | Series | Total (by state) | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |||
| 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Queensland | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| South Australia | 7 | |||||||||||||||
| Victoria | 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Western Australia | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Tasmania | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 79 | |
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | 32 | Mudgee, NSW | "I have a cheeky nature... the lovable brat. There is never a dull moment in my life." | |
| Brad | 30 | Swan Hill, Vic | "Really I'd like to settle down with a woman who's not so ready and wants to share her journey with me." | |
| Gus | 32 | Warren, NSW | "I come from a close and happy family and firmly believe this has made me the happy confident person I am today." | |
| Jon | 28 | Deniliquin, NSW | "I hope to find a person with an easy going nature to share the good and bad times together." | |
| Craig | 27 | West Wyalong, NSW | "I am looking for a girl that would be with me for the right reason; start a new life and then see where we would end up." | |
| Chris | 34 | Tamworth, NSW | "You get a long way in life with a smile and a friend, someone who can laugh at themselves." |
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob | 42 | Mount Gambier, SA | "It hasn't all been easy, but the most difficult part is having no partner to share it all with." | |
| James | 36 | Deniliquin, NSW | "Once I enter a relationship with someone I am intensely loyal." | |
| Mick | 24 | Goulburn, NSW | "My female friends describe me as the perfect catch for any lady." | |
| Howie | 29 | Weabonga, NSW | "I have a fair amount of determination. I need someone with equal or more amounts to keep me in line and to handle country life." | |
| Ben | 30 | Jamberoo, NSW | "I'm now ready for someone to settle with and share what I have with me." | |
| Nick | 27 | Wahgunyah, Vic | "I pride myself as a bit of a gentlemen – that is the way I have been brought up." |
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Blake | 32 | Tumbarumba, NSW | "I'm into serious relationships, not casual flings or time wasters." | |
| Andrew Hall | 25 | Manoora, SA | "I like to brighten someone's day when they are down." | |
| Paul McDonald | 36 | Tarcutta, NSW | "I am not afraid to show affection in public." | |
| Ralph Lyster | 29 | Mandurah, WA | "The Playboy farmer" | |
| Tim Farr | 26 | Mulwala, NSW | "The good looking one" | |
| Damian Atkins | 29 | Caveside, Tas | "the Tasmanian" |
| Farmer | Age | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Crane | 29 | Lithgow, NSW | rowspan="5" |
| Scott Warby | 28 | Mungindi, NSW | |
| Russell Macgugan | 27 | Grampians, Vic | |
| Nate Cahill | 37 | Goovigenm Qld | |
| Phil Newton | 42 | Mansfield, Vic | |
| Gavin Phalke | 49 | Norwell, Qld | Gavin & Steven are Father & Son |
| Steven Phalke | 27 |
| Farmer | Age | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Cassanova | 34 | SA | |
| Devon Mill | 25 | Hopetoun, Vic | |
| Jamie Morgan | 40 | Monkey Mia, WA | |
| Charlie Norton | 25 | Walcha, NSW | |
| Nathan McClymont | 26 | Wiluna, WA | |
| Shaun Fewson | 31 | Nyabing, WA |
| Farmer | Age | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Carey | 26 | Gordon, Vic | |
| Melia Brent-White | 30 | Margaret River, WA | |
| Charles Roche | 32 | Barraba, NSW | |
| Ben Wandel | 33 | Clare, SA | |
| Kieran Davidson | 24 | Young, NSW | |
| Mark MacLaughlin | 27 | Mareeba, Qld |
| Farmer | Age | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Walker | 24 | Lameroo, SA | |
| Will Muncie | 25 | Warialda, NSW | |
| Tim Eichler | 29 | Murrayville, Vic | |
| Frank Atherton | 32 | Hughenden, Qld | |
| Kevin Martin | 33 | Maryborough, Vic | |
| John | 58 | Merriwa, NSW |
| Farmer | Age | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko | 26 | ||
| Matt | 26 | Waubra, Vic | |
| Todd | 28 | Bruny Island, Tas | |
| Tom | 31 | Beeac, Vic | |
| Sam | 33 | Kununurra, WA | |
| Paul | 46 | Gnaraloo, WA |
| Farmer | Age | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam | Dairy | 25 | Drouin South, Vic | |
| Matt | Cattle | 25 | Marble Bar, WA | |
| Lachlan | Beef Cattle & Hay | 36 | Camden, NSW | |
| Julz | Mixed & Livestock | 36 | Tumby Bay, SA | |
| Jedd | Oysters | 37 | Coffin Bay, SA | |
| Lance | Cattle | 52 | Rockhampton, Qld | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 July – 24 August 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Alex Taylor | Age: 29 Location: Cunnamulla, QLD Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Jess Wolfe | Henrietta Moore | Farmer Alex initially chose to enter into a relationship with Jess, however he broke up with her after a few weeks. Taylor proceeded to rekindle his relationship with Henrietta.[17] The pair confirmed their separation in October 2020.[18] | ||||||||
| Harry Robertson | Age: 29 Location: Goolgowi, NSW Profession: Grape, Cotton & Sheep Farmer | Stacey Cain | Madison MacKenzie | Farmer Harry chose to enter into a relationship with Stacey. During the reunion episode, the couple shared the news of their break-up.[19] | ||||||||
| Neil Seaman | Age: 43 Location: Crookwell, NSW Profession: Merino Sheep Farmer | Justine Adams | Karissa Godfrey | Farmer Neil chose to enter into a relationship with Justine. The couple split in November 2020.[20] | ||||||||
| Nick Onassis | Age: 44 Location: Deviot, TAS Profession: Vineyard Worker | Liz Jelléy | Naomi Carter | Farmer Nick chose to enter into a relationship with Liz. During the reunion episode, the couple announced they had split.[21] | ||||||||
| Sam Reitano | Age: 28 Location: Innisfail, QLD Profession: Tropical Fruit Farmer | Farmer Sam quit the show and ended his journey to find love early after the death of his grandfather.[22] |
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| 4 July – 21 July 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Andrew Guthrie | Age: 30 Location: Delegate, NSW Profession: Sheep Farmer | Jessica Nathan | Ashleigh Adams | Farmer Andrew chose to enter into a relationship with Jess.[23] The couple announced their engagement on 7 August 2023.[24] | ||||||||
| Matt Trewin | Age: 26 Location: Orbost, VIC Profession: Beef & Fodder Farmer | Tara Hurl | Alex Uffindell | Farmer Matt chose to enter into a relationship with Tara. During the reunion episode, the couple announced they had gone their separate ways.[25] | ||||||||
| Rob Campbell | Age: 40 Location: Snowy Mountains, NSW Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Kate Vici | Farmer Rob struggled to find a romantic connection with Vici or Kate and ultimately decided to send them both home, leaving him single.[26] | |||||||||
| Sam Messina | Age: 25 Location: Orange, NSW Profession: Sheep & Crop Farmer | Allanah Taranto Mackenzie Phillips | Farmer Sam decided to end his relationships with Allanah and Mackenzie during the Black Tie Dinner, ending his journey to find love.[27] | |||||||||
| Will Dwyer | Age: 39 Location: Longwood, VIC Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Jaimee | Kristina | Farmer Will chose to enter into a relationship with Jaimee. The pair quietly split after it was revealed Dwyer was set to father a child with contestant Hayley Love.[28] Dwyer has chosen to not have a relationship with his daughter.[29] |
See main article: The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian season 12).
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| 4 September – 4 October 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Ben Scowen | Age: 27 Location: Wingham, NSW Profession: Dairy Farmer | Aleisha Mackail | Kiani Olsen | Farmer Ben chose to enter into a relationship with Leish. On 6 October 2022, the couple announced they had split.[30] | ||||||||
| Benjamin Jackson | Age: 33 Location: Guyra, NSW Profession: Sheep Farmer | Farmer Benjamin temporarily left the show after the death of his grandmother. While away, he was diagnosed with an undisclosed illness that forced him to exit the show for good.[31] After filming wrapped, Jackson reconnected with Hannah Gracey, and the couple are still together as of .[32] | ||||||||||
| Harry Lloyd | Age: 24 Location: Kyabram, VIC Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Tess Brookman | Bronte Dunne | Farmer Harry chose to enter into a relationship with Tess. They are still together as of .[33] | ||||||||
| Paige Marsh | Age: 28 Location: Cassilis, NSW Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Ayden Holmes Cody Luff | In the penultimate episode, Farmer Paige decided to end her relationships with both Ayden and Cody, ending her journey to find love.[34] | |||||||||
| Will Simpson | Age: 27 Location: Berriwillock, VIC Profession: Crop & Sheep Farmer | Jessica Cova | Madi Simpson | Farmer Will chose to enter into a relationship with Jess. They are still together as of .[35] |
See main article: The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian TV series) season 13.
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| 8 April – 22 May 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Andrew Coleman | Age: 41 Location: Narromine, NSW Profession: Crop & Sheep Farmer | Claire Saunders | Jessie Noble Sarah Roach | In episode 9, Farmer Andrew decided to send Jessie and Sarah home after developing strong feelings for Claire. They are still together as of .[36] | ||||||||
| Brad Jones | Age: 33 Location: Cootamundra, NSW Profession: Crop & Cattle Farmer | Clare Hockings | Morgan Gibbons | Farmer Brad chose to enter into a relationship with Clare.[37] On 26 June 2023, the couple announced they are expecting a baby together.[38] They are still together as of . | ||||||||
| Brenton Kuch | Age: 26 Location: Darriman, VIC Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Sophie Holcombe | Rachel Boothman | Farmer Brenton chose to enter into a relationship with Sophie.[39] On 1 August 2023, Holcombe announced the couple had gone their separate ways.[40] | ||||||||
| David McMahon | Age: 29 Location: Pozieres, QLD Profession: Apple Farmer | Emily Gordon | Lorelei Bates | Farmer David chose to enter into a relationship with Emily.[41] On 2 October 2023, the couple announced their engagement.[42] | ||||||||
| Matt Young | Age: 23 Location: Bookham, NSW Profession: Sheep & Cattle Farmer | Olivia Benic | Annabelle Greenaway | Farmer Matt chose to enter into a relationship with Olivia. They are still together as of .[43] |
See main article: The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian TV series) season 14.
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| 14 April – 26 May 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Bert Harris | Age: 30 Location: Wamuran, QLD Profession: Pineapple & Dragon Fruit farmer | Brooke McCallum Karli Hinkley Caitlin Crank | In Episode 15, Farmer Bert decided to end his relationships with Brooke, Karli, and Caitlin, ending his journey to find love.[44] | |||||||||
| Joe Bobbin | Age: 33 Location: Bombala, NSW Profession: Cattle & Sheep farmer | Sarah Carey | Keely McCarthy | Farmer Joe chose to enter into a relationship with Sarah. They are still together as of .[45] | ||||||||
| Dustin Manwaring | Age: 26 Location: Condobolin, NSW Profession: Third generation farmer | Sophie Trethowan | Anna Wilson | Farmer Dustin chose to enter into a relationship with Sophie. They are still together as of .[46] | ||||||||
| Dean Blanckensee | Age: 25 Location: Kandanga, QLD Profession: Cattle & Watermelon farmer | Teegan Barr | Bella Southwell Tiffany Richardson | Farmer Dean chose to enter into a relationship with Teegan. During the reunion episode, the couple announced they had gone their separate ways.[47] | ||||||||
| Tom Boyer | Age: 22 Location: Tabilk, VIC Profession: Cattle & Crop farmer | Sarah Cranley | Krissy Smith | Farmer Tom chose to enter into a relationship with Sarah. On 27 May 2024, Cranley announced they had gone their separate ways.[48] | ||||||||
| Todd Melbourne | Age: 33 Location: Baan Baa, NSW Profession: Cattle farmer | Daisy Lamb | Grace Jay | Farmer Todd chose to enter into a relationship with Daisy. They are still together as of .[49] |