The twelfth season of The Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on 4 September 2022.[1]
The Farmer Wants a Wife | |
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Season 12 | |
Starring |
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Presented by | Natalie Gruzlewski Samantha Armytage |
No. of contestants | 50 |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Release | |
Original network | Seven Network |
Original release | 4 September 4 October 2022 | –
Season chronology |
Natalie Gruzlewski returned as host, guiding five farmers on their journey to find love with eight contestants.[2] Sam Armytage joined Gruzlewski as a special guest throughout the season.[3] Halfway through the season, Armytage introduced two new contestants to each of the farmers.[4]
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.[5]
The farmers
editFarmer | Age | Location | Profession |
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Ben Scowen | 27 | Wingham, NSW | Dairy Farmer |
Benjamin Jackson | 33 | Guyra, NSW | Sheep Farmer |
Harry Lloyd | 24 | Kyabram, VIC | Sheep & Cattle Farmer |
Paige Marsh | 27 | Cassilis, NSW | Sheep & Cattle Farmer |
Will Simpson | 27 | Berriwillock, VIC | Crop & Sheep Farmer |
Contestants
editBen's dates
editName | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
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Aleisha 'Leish' Mackail | 31 | Queensland | Hospital Administrator | Winner |
Kiani Olsen | 24 | New South Wales | Beauty Therapist | Runner-Up |
Maddison Lawn | 25 | New South Wales | Visual Merchandiser | Episode 10 |
Lauren Holmes | 24 | Victoria | Vet Nurse | Episode 8 (quit) |
Danni | 27 | New South Wales | Vet Nurse | Episode 7 |
Lisa Hands | 32 | New South Wales | Salon Owner | Episode 5 (quit) |
Renee Hamilton | 29 | New South Wales | Recruitment Consultant | Episode 3 |
Ashleigh Grant | 23 | New South Wales | Social Media Manager | Episode 1 |
Ashlea Dahlblom | 33 | Victoria | Pilates Instructor | |
Emily Madge | 29 | New South Wales | Plant Operator | |
Janika Armanno | 32 | New South Wales | Communications Officer |
Benjamin's dates
editName | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
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Erin Dore | 32 | Queensland | Flower Farmer | Episode 10 |
Hannah Gracey | 29 | Queensland | Event Planner | |
Lyndsay Dowsett | 36 | New South Wales | Music Teacher | |
Madelene | 33 | Victoria | People and Culture Advisor | Episode 9 |
Laura | 34 | New South Wales | Medical Receptionist | Episode 7 |
Jen | 37 | New South Wales | Fitness Trainer | Episode 5 |
Courtney Hopewell | 33 | New South Wales | Interior Designer | Episode 3 |
Brittani | 30 | New South Wales | Nutritionist | Episode 1 |
Diana Gyllen | 34 | New South Wales | Model | |
Hayley Holloway | 28 | Queensland | Personal Assistant | |
Molly Brown | 37 | Queensland | Nurse | |
Sophie Le Couteur | 32 | New South Wales | Artist |
Harry's dates
editName | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
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Tess Brookman | 22 | Queensland | Psychology Student | Winner |
Bronte Dunne | 27 | Queensland | Insurance Claims Specialist | Runner-Up |
Rommi Chaka | 24 | New South Wales | Retail Manager | Episode 10 |
Isabella | 22 | New South Wales | Ski Lift Operator | Episode 8 |
Bec | 26 | Queensland | Account Manager | Episode 7 |
Gabrielle Dowd | 23 | Queensland | Senior Property Manager | Episode 5 |
Elise Clements | 22 | South Australia | Artist | Episode 3 |
Alex Uren | 23 | Victoria | Equine Learning Practitioner | Episode 1 |
Gabby | 22 | Victoria | Social Worker | |
Georgia Twyford | 22 | Victoria | Podiatry Student | |
Natalie | 23 | Queensland | Hairdresser |
Paige's dates
editName | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
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Ayden Holmes | 34 | New South Wales | Builder | Episode 12 |
Cody Luff | 27 | New South Wales | Underground Driller | |
Dylan Youd | 29 | Victoria | Carpenter | Episode 7 |
Glen Payne | 26 | New South Wales | Carpenter | |
James Flynn | 30 | Victoria | Electrician | Episode 5 (quit) |
Marty Bird | 36 | New South Wales | Handyman | Episode 3 (quit) |
Chris Winspear | 31 | New South Wales | Writer | Episode 2 |
Ged Blum | 33 | Victoria | Fitter and Turner | |
Josh Huxtable | 27 | Australian Capital Territory | Demolition Contractor | |
Sam Graham | 35 | Queensland | Carpenter | |
Spiros Agathos | 25 | New South Wales | Gym Owner |
Will's dates
editName | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
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Jessica Cova | 25 | Queensland | Dental Nurse | Winner |
Madi Simpson | 25 | Victoria | Legal Assistant | Runner-Up |
Holly Fowler | 23 | Tasmania | Account Manager | Episode 10 |
Tiana | 27 | Victoria | Events Manager | Episode 7 |
Alicia Galloway | 24 | Victoria | Hairdresser | Episode 5 |
Keeley Smart | 24 | Victoria | Personal Assistant | Episode 4 (quit) |
Sahara McLellan | 25 | Australian Capital Territory | Maritime Personnel Operator | Episode 3 |
Ariel Chu | 25 | Victoria | Events Manager | Episode 1 |
Katelyn | 23 | Victoria | Beauty Educator | |
Zoe Dawes | 23 | Queensland | Animal Nutritionist |
Ratings
editNo. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Overnight ratings | Ref(s) | |
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Viewers | Rank | |||||
1 | Episode 1 | 4 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 646,000 | 4 | [6] |
2 | Episode 2 | 5 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 546,000 | 12 | [7] |
3 | Episode 3 | 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 526,000 | 8 | [8] |
4 | Episode 4 | 11 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 659,000 | 4 | [9] |
5 | Episode 5 | 12 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 555,000 | 11 | [10] |
6 | Episode 6 | 13 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 555,000 | 8 | [11] |
7 | Episode 7 | 20 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 534,000 | 9 | [12] |
8 | Episode 8 | 21 September 2022 | Wednesday 7:30pm | 541,000 | 8 | [13] |
9 | Episode 9 | 25 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 575,000 | 5 | [14] |
10 | Episode 10 | 26 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 560,000 | 9 | [15] |
11 | Episode 11 | 27 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 596,000 | 7 | [16] |
12 | Episode 12: Finale | 3 October 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 582,000 | 9 | [17] |
13 | Episode 13: Reunion | 4 October 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 591,000 | 7 | [18] |
References
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- ^ Vrajlal, Alicia (30 September 2022). "Everything We Know About Farmer Wants A Wife 2022". Refinery29. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Carty, Sarah (12 October 2021). "Samantha Armytage joins Farmer Wants A Wife 2022". Yahoo! Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Farmer Wants A Wife: 'Sam's Choice'". TV Tonight. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Pullar, Jess (28 September 2022). "Benjamin's Illness On 'Farmer Wants A Wife' Left Contestants—And Viewers—Distraught". Elle. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
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- ^ Knox, David (7 September 2022). "Tuesday 6 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (12 September 2022). "Sunday 11 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (13 September 2022). "Monday 12 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (14 September 2022). "Tuesday 13 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (21 September 2022). "Tuesday 20 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (22 September 2022). "Wednesday 21 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (26 September 2022). "Sunday 25 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (27 September 2022). "Monday 26 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (28 September 2022). "Tuesday 27 September 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (4 October 2022). "Monday 3 October 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (5 October 2022). "Monday 4 October 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 October 2022.