Australia will welcome the international smash-hit show, The Golden Bachelor as the reality dating show arrives on our TV screens.
On Monday, 20 October 2025, on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm, Australia’s will meet “Bear”, a long-time Sydneysider and father of three.
After his wife Audrey died in 2011, Bear threw himself into raising his sons near the ocean in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, but now he says he’s ready for a new chapter and wants to find love.
Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden
In a similar format to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Bear will choose from 20 single women, vying to be chosen by the 61-year-old.
Hosted by Samantha Armytage, the show is tipped to be as full of drama as its counterpart, The Bachelor as Bear tries to find a new love.
Bear’s real name is Barry Myrden and he’s a Canadian infrastructure engineer for the Woolworths Group.
“It’s quite surreal getting to be Australia’s first Golden Bachelor,” said Bear. “It’s an incredible privilege that twenty remarkable women are willing to come on this journey with me, for all of us to have the courage to open our hearts and take the chance to fall in love again. I couldn’t be more grateful or excited to see where this trailblazing experience takes us.”
Armytage agreed the show brings a fresh twist to the The Bachelor format. “I can’t wait to introduce Bear to Australia,” she said. “We’ve found a one-in-a-million Golden Bachelor, full of integrity and compassion. He’s incredibly kind and, I might add, very handsome! I know you’re all going to want to join him on his journey to fall in love again.”
Meet the women of The Golden Bachelor
From doctors and teachers to business owners and creative professionals, their ages range from the early 50s to 66.
Angela, 52, Psychotherapist, VIC
Bianca, 51, Radio Presenter, QLD
Catherine, 56, Interior Designer, NSW
Elizete, 54, Property Manager, NSW
Gera, 52, Real Estate Business Owner, WA
Hamidah, 60, Disability Support Worker, NSW
Jan, 66, Age Transformation Coach, NSW
Jane, 60, Interior Designer, NSW
Janette, 61, Pilates Studio Owner, VIC
Katrina, 55, NICU Nurse, QLD
Kim, 60, Doctor, QLD
Laura, 64, Primary School Teacher, QLD and mum of Abbie Chatfield
Lauren, 60, Dressage Team Manager, QLD
Linda, 61, Stylist, QLD
Nicolette, 55, Singer, NSW
Pip, 60, Hoist Operator, VIC
Shamse, 60, Interior Designer, VIC
Shana, 60, Retired (Education Sales Executive), NSW
Sunny, 58, CEO, NSW
Terri, 61, Property Investor, VIC
