Farmer Bert is a 30-year-old pineapple farmer from Queensland, who is about to begin the search for a soulmate when Farmer Wants A Wife returns to Channel Seven and 7plus after Easter.
Fourth-generation pineapple, dragon fruit and pumpkin farmer, and a third-generation Bert, this farmer is impeccably mannered, selfless and honest, with a heart of gold. Bert has worked hard to take over the family farm and runs it on his own.
He now wants someone with whom to share it. His ideal partner is funny, outgoing, adventurous, understands long hours of his work, can banter and gets along with everyone, especially his nanna, whose disapproval could be a dealbreaker.
Bert – the first ever pineapple farmer on the show – acknowledges life on the land can be lonely, but he assures he has a wealth of love to share.
“I think that I’m ready for something special. I’m ready to dive in and try again,” Bert says as he gears up to meet his favourites.
Farmer Wants A Wife, produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network, is hosted by Samantha Armytage and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski.
This year’s farmers include:
• Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
• Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
• Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
• Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
• Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Last year, Farmer Wants A Wife reached more than 8.5 million viewers across its run, and for the first time on Australian television, every farmer found love.
The show boosted its BVOD reach 45% year-on-year, to attract 1.47 million unique viewers on the streaming service to date, and averaging 188,000 viewers per episode, with live streaming up 27% year-on-year.
See also: Seven’s Farmer Wants A Wife concludes 2023 season reaching 8.5 million viewers
EP of Farmer Wants A Wife and head of reality at the Seven Network Sylvia D’Souza spoke to Mediaweek at the time and reflected on the 2023 season, as well as sharing her outlook for the show’s upcoming season.
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