Just when it seemed the dust had settled on the paddocks of Farmer Wants a Wife, Seven’s enduring reality format is flipping the narrative.
On Monday, 12 May, host Natalie Gruzlewski will disrupt the farmers’ slow-burn romances with a curveball: a surprise arrival of four new potential matches for each farmer.
The twist introduces a high-drama injection right when emotional investment is peaking, a smart mid-season play that promises to jolt audience engagement and deepen advertiser appeal.
The new additions come after Farmer Jarrad went rogue and picked Chloe as his special lady, sending the rest of his ladies home.
The 21-year-old Queensland sheep farmer took Chloe and Ashlee on final dates and introduced them to his family before making his decision.
Jarrad ultimately chose the 21-year-old Queensland bartender, Chloe, after they formed an immediate connection. The pair became close during a 24-hour stay on his farm, sharing a love of country music and similar sense of humour.
Disruption with purpose
With the new recruits, the farmers will spend one-on-one time with the new ladies before inviting two to join the others on the farm.
The latecomers know they are stepping into already-formed connections, but they’re not backing down. Their arrival is set to shake things up and stir emotions, after all, the road to love is never straightforward.
Could one of these surprise arrivals end up stealing a farmer’s heart?
You can meet the farmers here.
The Farmers at the heart of the storm
Below are the farmers and the ladies who will be facing a new round of decisions and potential heartbreak:
Farmer Corey, 24, Biloela, QLD
With a focus on beans, hay and cotton, Corey’s young energy and openness have endeared him to fans. But how will he respond when new connections are put on the table?
Farmer Corey’s new ladies
Farmer Corey’s new ladies: Chloe, Kailey, Amberlee and Annie
Farmer Thomas, 35, Kimba, SA
A quiet achiever in wheat, barley and lentils, Thomas has built trust with his existing matches. The twist could test his head-versus-heart instincts.
Farmer Thomas’ new ladies
Farmer Thomas’ new ladies Jessica, Kirrin, Tayla and Laura
Farmer Tom 31, Borambola, NSW
With his sheep farming roots and gentle manner, Tom has played a steady game. The new arrivals could force a rethink of everything he thought he knew.
Farmer Tom’s new ladies
Farmer Tom’s new ladies Jessica, Kirrin, Tayla and Laura
Each farmer will spend one-on-one time with the new arrivals before choosing two women to stay on the farm.
When is Farmer Wants a Wife on?
Farmer Wants a Wife, 7.30pm Mondays and Tuesdays on Seven and 7plus