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'Farmer Wants A Wife' Has Switched Up Its Formula By Introducing A Lead Female Farmer

It's about damn time. - by Jess Pullar
  • 02 Aug 2022

It's not hard to list off a bunch of reality TV shows with formats that are a little, well, outdated. And while the problems with each differ in scale, Farmer Wants A Wife, a reality show with a surprising success rate and a (mostly) genuine cast, has long been due for a shakeup. 

And now, it finally has. The new farmers for 2022 have been revealed, and despite the title still being somewhat problematic, the new season will see the very first female farmer join the cast of singles. 

Paige, a 27-year-old farmer from Cassilis, New South Wales, joins four other men who are hoping their moment on reality TV ends in life-long love. 

The new season will also see the return of host Natalie Gruzlewski. This year, she'll be joined by former Sunrise newsreader Samantha Armytage. 

The famed Australian presenter recently wed her partner Richard Lavender, who is also a farmer. Per Seven, Sam "is perfectly qualified" to help the farmers find love.

Before it's reboot in 2019, the iconic Australian television show had turned out the most successful and long-lasting couples a reality TV franchise had ever seen. The last two seasons however haven't been quite so successful (more on which couples from the 2021 season are still together here). 

That said, we have every reason to believe next season's batch of farmers will find what they're looking for. Keep scrolling as we meet the Farmer Wants A Wife cast for 2022. 

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Paige, 27 from Cassilis, NSW 

Sheep, cattle and crops are Paige's bread and butter on her Cassilis farm. And while the job keeps her extremely busy, she's keen to meet a partner who'll be just as involved in the work as she is. 

"So much of my life, at work and after hours, revolves around the farm or around farm-based activities like rodeo and camp drafting.

"I am at a point of my life where I would like to have someone to come with me to the drafts and the rodeos, or join me on the fence-line, or be my professional gate opener. Just someone to share life with."

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Farmer James, 28 from Tarnook, Victoria

Referred to as a gentle giant, Farmer James is a 6'3 farmer reigning from Tarnook, located in Victoria. He's not shy either—usually called upon to MC weddings, his cheeky and down-to-earth nature is what makes him unique. 

He says his ideal partner is easy-going, enjoys a laugh, and likes to be challenged. 

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Farmer Harry, 23 from Kyabram, Victoria

Harry is a dairy farmer with a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness. He loves cooking, and per Seven's statement he believes that preparing a meal and sharing it with someone is a great way to create a strong, lasting bond with someone. 

With this in mind, we can assume he'll have a few cooking-style dates with his prospective partners... 

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Farmer Will, 26 from Berriwillock, Victoria

Will is a farmer specialises in broadcare sheep, and describes himself as an upbeat and positive person who loves staying fit and healthy.

For Will, family is everything—and he wants to find someone who's confident with the utmost respect for themselves. 

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Farmer Ben, 27 from Wingham, NSW

Ben is a dairy farmer who believes in old-fashioned romance, and hopes for a relationship like his grandparents share. He is a dad to a three-year-old daughter and wants to find someone who's confident, kind and willing to lend a helping ear when it's needed. 

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Farmer Benjamin, 33 from Guyra, NSW

A sheep farmer from Guyra, New South Wales, Benjamin describes himself as a "creative".

With a degree in drama, he also co-owns a record label, is a DJ and produces music. We're pretty certain he's going to bring some colour to the show in 2022. 

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