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. A ninth season, hosted by Sam McClymont, aired in 2016. A tenth season aired on the Seven Network when the series was revived for the second time in 2020. Applications are currently open for a 2027 series.
Production Nine Network iteration (2007–12, 2016) The series was commissioned by Nine Network and the first season premiered on 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. Hosted by Sam McClymont, it premiered on 1 February 2016. Nine chose not to further renew the show.
Seven Network iteration (2020–present)
In October 2019, it was reported that the Seven Network had commissioned a new season of the show, on 23 October 2019, the series was officially confirmed for revival by Seven at their 2020 Upfronts. In December 2019, Natalie Gruzlewski announced she would be returning as series host. The tenth season began airing on 26 July 2020. 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. The eleventh season began airing on 4 July 2021. 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. In October 2022, the series was renewed for a fourth season (13th overall) by Seven. In February 2023, it was announced Sam Armytage will co-host the series alongside Gruzlewski. In October 2023, the series was renewed for a fifth season (14th overall) by Seven. In February 2024, the first promo was aired which also revealed the farmers. The 2024 season will air on 14 April 2024.
The fourteenth series was Armytage's last series as host as she signed with the Nine Network in October 2024. Gruzlewski will return as host in 2025. The farmers and their dates were revealed in April 2025, along with the season fifteenth premiere date of 21 April 2025.
Series overview
Farmers
+ States Series Total(by state) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 colspan="2" 32 Queensland colspan="4" 13 South Australia colspan="2" colspan="3" 8 Victoria colspan="2" colspan="2" 19 Western Australia 8 Tasmania 3 Total 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 4 84
Seasons Season 1 (2007) 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."
Season 2 (2008) 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."
Season 3 (2009) 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"
Season 4 (2009) 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
Season 5 (2010) 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
Season 6 (2011)
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
Season 7 (2011) Farmer Age Location Trent Walker 24 Lameroo, SA Will PoppCollar 25 Warialda, NSW Tim Eichler 29 Murrayville, Vic Frank Atherton 32 Hughenden, Qld Kevin Martin 33 Maryborough, Vic John McLonely 58 Merriwa, NSW
Season 8 (2012) Farmer Age Location Nikko 26 Richmond, Qld Matt 26 Waubra, Vic Todd 28 Bruny Island, Tas Tom 31 Beeac, Vic Sam 33 Kununurra, WA Paul 46 Gnaraloo, WA
Season 9 (2016) 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
Season 10 (2020) Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes 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. The pair confirmed their separation in October 2020. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Season 11 (2021) Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes 4 July – 21 July 2021 Andrew GuthrieAge: 30 Location: Delegate, NSW Profession: Sheep Farmer Jessica Nathan Ashleigh Adams Farmer Andrew chose to enter into a relationship with Jess. The couple announced their engagement on 7 August 2023. 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. 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. 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. 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. Dwyer has chosen to not have a relationship with his daughter.
Season 12 (2022)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes 4 September – 4 October 2022 Ben ScowenAge: 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. 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. After filming wrapped, Jackson reconnected with Hannah Gracey, and the couple are still together as of . 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 . 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. 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 .
Season 13 (2023)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes 8 April – 22 May 2023 Andrew ColemanAge: 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 began a relationship, but confirmed on 21 October 2024 that they were no longer together. 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. In December 2023, they became parents to a baby boy. 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. On 1 August 2023, Holcombe announced the couple had gone their separate ways. David McMahon Age: 29 Location: Pozieres, Qld Profession: Apple Farmer Emily Gordon Lorelei Bates Farmer David chose to enter into a relationship with Emily. On 2 October 2023, the couple announced their engagement. 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. In August 2024, they became the parents of a baby boy. They are still together as of .
Season 14 (2024)