Get ready for a love story unlike any you’ve ever seen!
The Golden Bachelor is coming to Aussie screens with a leading man who’s about to capture the heart of the nation.
Inspired by the hit US franchise, with the show reaching 43.4 million and repeatedly setting audience records, comes a heartwarming show with an Aussie twist hosted by TV powerhouse Samantha Armytage.
Meet the 20 incredible women stepping into the spotlight, as they pursue a chance at love with Australia’s first ever Golden Bachelor, the very charming, 61-year-old Sydneysider Bear.
Who is Bear, Australia’s first ever Golden Bachelor?
Bear will make history as Australia’s first-ever Golden Bachelor, in a heartfelt new series that will charm the nation.
A strong, protective man with a deep love for family and adventure, Bear made Sydney’s northern beaches his home in 1998 with his late wife, Audrey, raising their three sons by the ocean.
Tragedy struck in 2011 when he lost both Audrey and his mother in the same year.
For years, Bear prioritised fatherhood above all else, and he is proud of the men his sons have become. Now he is ready to open his heart again to love.
“It’s quite surreal getting to be Australia’s first Golden Bachelor,” Bear said.
“It’s an incredible privilege that 20 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.”
Who are the cast of The Golden Bachelor Australia?
Love knows no age, and The Golden Bachelor is here to prove that the best love stories often unfold later in life.
From a hoist operator and a radio personality to a NICU nurse and an age transformation coach, these women are rewriting the rules of romance.
What is the premise of The Golden Bachelor?
After its massive success in the United States, this beloved series is now set to make hearts flutter across Australia, inviting viewers to witness a modern twist on romance for the golden years.
In this heartwarming series, one charming Golden Bachelor embarks on a heartfelt journey to find a soulmate, with Samantha guiding him every step of the way as he seeks a partner who can share the joys and adventures of life’s later chapters.
The women looking for love bring a wealth of life experience, having navigated relationships, loss, and laughter. Each of them is ready to embrace new possibilities and ignite a lasting connection.
Who is the host of The Golden Bachelor?
Television powerhouse Samantha Armytage joins Channel 9, bringing her golden touch as host in the search for ‘Golden Love’.
“I can’t wait to introduce Bear to Australia,” said Samantha.
“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.”
When will The Golden Bachelor premiere?
Don’t miss the show that’s winning the hearts of audiences worldwide when The Golden Bachelor premieres in 2025 on the 9Network.
What has happened on the international versions of the franchise?
The Bachelor franchise was revitalised when the first ever Golden Bachelor series was launched in the US in 2023.
In its first season, the mature-age spin-off saw 72-year-old Gerry Turner seize a second chance at love.
Viewers clearly responded to the breath of fresh air with the show reaching 43.4 million and repeatedly set audience records.
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With touching stories, meaningful friendships and genuine connections, the success of The Golden Bachelor was undeniable.
It wasn’t long before the franchise was back to tug at heartstrings again, this time with The Golden Bachelorette.
Joan Vassos, 61, was the season’s leading lady looking for love again after she lost her husband of 32 year to pancreatic cancer.
She was a much-loved participant vying for Gerry’s heart in The Golden Bachelor but had to leave mid-season to help her ailing daughter.
Audiences were wrapped when the season ended with Joan’s engagement to suitor Chock Chapple.
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Fans have been very vocal about their love of the franchise as well as the pure friendships and romances that have blossomed on screen.
“I’ve never cried watching this show before and wow this is hands down the BEST premiere episode of the whole Bachelor franchise,” one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“This is such an amazing, genuine and supportive group of gentleman #TheGoldenBachelorette” another said.
Australia get ready as The Golden Bachelor heads down under in 2025!
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