Family means everything to the farmer.

We’re getting to the prickly – or should we say pick-ly – end of the season!

This week saw the Farmers introduce their remaining ladies to their families to help them ascertain which of their suitors would fit best on the farm and in their lives.

The ladies worked hard to put their best foot forward for the meetings, and were eager to impress their farmers’ families (to different levels of success).
Thomas’ mum and dad are popular Kimba residents. (Credit: Facebook).
While there were teary meetings with mums and dads across the country, in Kimba, a different scenario played out…

Instead of introducing Clarette to his parents, John and Bernadette Freeth, and sister Kate, Farmer Thomas only takes her to meet his namesake, Uncle Tom.

A production insider tells New Idea that the Farmers get to choose who they nominate to meet girls.

As he is very close to his Uncle Tom, Thomas opted to select him for the all-important on-screen job.
Clarette has fallen hard for Thomas. (Credit: Channel Seven).
However, a second source wonders if the Freeths might have gotten wind of Clarette’s “competitive nature”.

A fellow contestant dishes, “It started to feel like she just wanted to win … I think those vibes were being heard from Thomas’ parents, and that is where the mystery may be in their absence.”

Even though they didn’t appear on screen, Thomas’ family is a huge part of his life.
Farmer Thomas is said to be very close to his uncle. (Credit: Channel Seven).
“They are hilarious,” a local in Kimba reveals. “His mum is a hoot! It is a real shame viewers won’t get to meet them.”

All signs are pointing to Thomas picking Clarette as his chosen one, with her notably working at a primary school near his farm.

Hopefully, by now, she’s met the parents in real life!