The Golden Bachelor Australia delivered a season-ending moment for the ages last night, with Australia’s first Golden Bachelor, Bear, declaring his love for Sunny with South Africa as their backdrop.
Across the series, Bear narrowed a field of 20 women to two finalists Sunny and Janette before making his final decision with the support of his sons, Charley and Jack, and his brother, Tim.
A love story defined by resilience
Sunny, a 58-year-old CEO from New South Wales, emerged as a standout early in the season.
Having built her own software firm from the ground up, her story of perseverance struck a chord with viewers.
Originally from Korea, she migrated to Australia in her late twenties and has spoken openly about overcoming heartbreak and a breast cancer diagnosis. Her “carpe diem” outlook became a defining thread throughout the season.
In the final moments, Bear told Sunny:
“When I think about the future, the life I want to live, and how I want to spend the rest of my days, I can’t imagine doing it without you. I feel so lucky to have found you. I love you.”
Sunny accepted the ring, sealing the end of the season with a new beginning for the couple.
“Start of something really beautiful”
Reflecting on his choice, Bear said: “When we met, Sunny stood out with her energy, but as I got to know her, I discovered she has an incredible heart and she radiates warmth. I feel incredibly lucky to be on the receiving end of that, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”
Sunny added: “I never imagined I’d be the one standing here, but I couldn’t be happier that Bear fell in love with me. This journey has been a whirlwind of laughter and growth. This is the start of something really beautiful for Bear and I.”
Hosted by Samantha Armytage and produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for the 9Network, The Golden Bachelor introduced a more mature and big-hearted take on romance to Australian audiences.