The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian TV series)

The Farmer Wants a Wife is an Australian reality television series based on the British reality show Farmer Wants a Wife. The first eight seasons, hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski, aired on the Nine Network between 2007 and 2012, with a ninth season, hosted by Sam McClymont broadcast in 2016. A tenth season aired on the Seven Network when the series was revived for the second time in 2020.

The Farmer Wants a Wife
2016 logo
GenreReality
Presented by
Opening theme
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons10
No. of episodes69
Production
Producers
Running time60 minutes (inc. commercials)
Release
Original network
Picture format
Original releaseNine Network
24 October 2007–26 September 2012
1 February 2016-14 March 2016
Seven Network
26 July 2020 –
present

In May 2015, the Nine Network announced the series would be revived for a ninth season.[1] Hosted by Sam McClymont, it premiered on 1 February 2016.[2] Nine chose not to further renew the show.[3]

In October 2019, it was reported that the Seven Network had commissioned a new season of the show,[4] on 23 October 2019, the series was officially confirmed for revival by Seven at their 2020 Upfronts.[5][6] In December 2019, Natalie Gruzlewski announced she would be returning as series host.[7] The tenth season will begin airing on 26 July 2020.[8]

In August 2020, the series was renewed by Seven Network for a second season for 2021, making it the 11th season all up, Gruzlewski will be returning as host.[9]

Series overview
Season Network Episodes Originally aired Viewership
Series premiere Series finale Average Viewers
(millions)		 Average Rank
1 Nine Network 6 24 October 2007 28 November 2007 1.250 #6
2 30 June 2008 4 August 2008 1.381 #8
3 8 11 February 2009 1 April 2009 1.207 #6
4 3 August 2009 14 September 2009 1.191 #8
5 28 July 2010 15 September 2010 1.247 #8
6 9 February 2011 30 March 2011 0.914 #9
7 22 August 2011 3 October 2011 0.975 #7
8 9 15 August 2012 26 September 2012 0.895 #10
9 8 1 February 2016 14 March 2016 0.662 #15
10 Seven Network 10 26 July 2020 24 August 2020 0.897 #5

Farmers
Number of farmers home states
States Series Total
(by state)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
New South Wales 4 4 3 2 1 2 1 2 19
Queensland 3 1 2 9
South Australia 1 1 2 7
Victoria 2 1 2 1 2 1 13
Western Australia 1 3 1 2 1 8
Tasmania 1 1 1 3
Total 666766666559

Eligible bachelors

First Series (2007)
Farmer Age Location Quote
Tyson Collins – Dennington, VIC "I have a cheeky nature... the lovable brat. There is never a dull moment in my life."
Brad 30 Swan Hill, VIC "Really I'd like to settle down with a woman who's not so ready and wants to share her journey with me."
Gus 32 Warren, NSW "I come from a close and happy family and firmly believe this has made me the happy confident person I am today."
Jon 28 Deniliquin, NSW "I hope to find a person with an easy going nature to share the good and bad times together."
Craig 27 West Wyalong, NSW "I am looking for a girl that would be with me for the right reason; start a new life and then see where we would end up."
Chris 34 Tamworth, NSW "You get a long way in life with a smile and a friend, someone who can laugh at themselves."

Second Series (2008)
Farmer Age Location Quote
Rob 42 Mount Gambier, SA "It hasn't all been easy, but the most difficult part is having no partner to share it all with."
James 36 Deniliquin, NSW "Once I enter a relationship with someone I am intensely loyal."
Mick 24 Goulburn, NSW "My female friends describe me as the perfect catch for any lady."
Howie 29 Weabonga, NSW "I have a fair amount of determination. I need someone with equal or more amounts to keep me in line and to handle country life."
Ben 30 Jamberoo, NSW "I'm now ready for someone to settle with and share what I have with me."
Nick 27 Wahgunyah, VIC "I pride myself as a bit of a gentlemen – that is the way I have been brought up."

Third Series (2009)
Farmer Age Location Quote
Jenny Blake 32 Tumbarumba, NSW "I'm into serious relationships, not casual flings or time wasters."
Andrew Hall 25 Manoora, SA "I like to brighten someone's day when they are down."
Paul Macdonald 36 Tarcutta, NSW "I am not afraid to show affection in public."
Ralph Lyster 29 Mandurah, Western Australia "The Playboy farmer"
Tim Farr 26 Mulwala, NSW "The good looking one"
Damian Atkins 29 Caveside, Tasmania "the Tasmanian"

Fourth Series (2009)
Farmer Age Location Note
Brad Crane 29 Lithgow, NSW N/A
Scott Warby 28 Mungindi, NSW
Russell Macgugan 27 Grampians, VIC
Nate Cahill 37 Goovigen, QLD
Phil Newton 42 Mansfield, VIC
Gavin Phalke 49 Norwell, QLD Gavin & Steven are Father & Son
Steven Phalke 27

Fifth Series (2010)
Farmer Age Location
Becky Cassanova 34 SA
Devon Mill 25 Hopetoun, VIC
Jamie Morgan 40 Monkey Mia, WA
Charlie Norton 25 Walcha, NSW
Nathan McClymont 26 Wiluna, WA
Shaun Fewson 31 Nyabing, WA

Sixth Series (2011)
Farmer Age Location
Nick Carey 26 Gordon, VIC
Melia Brent-White 30 Margaret River, WA
Charles Roche 32 Barraba, NSW
Ben Wandel 33 Clare, SA
Kieran Davidson 24 Young, NSW
Mark MacLaughlin 27 Mareeba, QLD

Seventh Series (2011)
Farmer Age Location
Trent Walker 24 Lameroo, South Australia
Will Muncie 25 Warialda, New South Wales
Tim Eichler 29 Murrayville, Victoria
Frank Atherton 32 Hughenden, Queensland
Kevin Martin 33 Maryborough, Victoria
John 58 Merriwa, New South Wales

Eighth Series (2012)
Farmer Age Location
Nikko 26 Richmond, Queensland
Matt 26 Waubra, Victoria
Todd 28 Bruny Island, Tasmania
Tom 31 Beeac, Victoria
Sam 33 Kununurra, Western Australia
Paul 46 Gnaraloo, Western Australia

Ninth Series (2016)
Farmer Age Location
Adam Dairy 25 Drouin South, VIC
Matt Cattle 25 Marble Bar, WA
Lachlan Beef Cattle & Hay 36 Camden, NSW
Julz Mixed & Livestock 36 Tumby Bay, SA
Jedd Oysters 37 Coffin Bay, SA
Lance Cattle 52 Rockhampton, QLD

Tenth Series (2020)
Farmer[10] Age Location
Alex Sheep and Cattle farmer 29 Cunnamulla, QLD
Neil Merino Sheep farmer 43 Crookwell, NSW
Sam Tropical Fruit farmer 28 Innisfail, QLD
Nick Vineyard worker 44 Deviot, TAS
Harry Grapes, Cotton and Sheep farmer 29 Goolgowi, NSW

Series ratings

First series (2007)


No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 24
October 2007		 Wednesday
8:00 pm		 1,136,000 12 [11]
2 Episode 2 31
October 2007		 1,121,000 11 [12]
3 Episode 3 7
November 2007		 1,302,000 6 [13]
4 Episode 4 14
November 2007		 1,350,000 2 [14]
5 Episode 5 21
November 2007		 1,287,000 5 [15]
6 Finale 28
November 2007		 1,349,000 2 [16]

Second series (2008)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 30
June 2008		 Monday
8:00 pm		 1,267,000 11 [17]
2 Episode 2 7
July 2008		 1,270,000 9 [18]
3 Episode 3 14
July 2008		 1,373,000 7 [19]
4 Episode 4 21
July 2008		 1,184,000 14 [20]
5 Episode 5 28
July 2008		 1,492,000 5 [21]
6 Episode 6 4
August 2008		 1,700,000 2 [22]

Third series (2009)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 11
February 2009		 Wednesday
8:00 pm		 1,074,000 10 [23]
2 Episode 2 18
February 2009		 1,053,000 9 [24]
3 Episode 3 25
February 2009		 1,184,000 5 [25]
4 Episode 4 4
March 2009		 1,251,000 5 [26]
5 Episode 5 11
March 2009		 1,180,000 5 [27]
6 Episode 6 18
March 2009		 1,198,000 5 [28]
7 Episode 7 25
March 2009		 1,224,000 6 [29]
8 Episode 8 1
April 2009		 1,494,000 2 [30]

Fourth series (2009)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 3
August 2009		 Wednesday
8:00 pm		 1,001,000 11 [31]
2 Episode 2 10
August 2009		 1,125,000 12 [32]
3 Episode 3 17
August 2009		 1,180,000 9 [33]
4 Episode 4 24
August 2009		 1,169,000 8 [34]
5 Episode 5 31
August 2009		 1,114,000 10 [35]
6 Episode 6 7
September 2009		 1,257,000 7 [36]
7 Episode 7 14
September 2009		 1,263,000 6 [37]
8 Finale 1,422,000 3

Fifth series (2010)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 28
July
2010		 Wednesday
7:00 pm		 1,192,000 9 [38]
2 Episode 2 4
August 2010		 1,343,000 6 [39]
3 Episode 3 11
August 2010		 1,218,000 8 [40]
4 Episode 4 18
August 2010		 1,262,000 8 [41]
5 Episode 5 25
August 2010		 1,020,000 16 [42]
6 Episode 6 1
September 2010		 1,273,000 7 [43]
7 Episode 7 8
September 2010		 1,221,000 7 [44]
8 Episode 8 15
September 2010		 1,450,000 1 [45]

Sixth series (2011)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 9
February 2011		 Wednesday
8:00 pm		 891,000 9 [46]
2 Episode 2 16
February 2011		 887,000 11 [47]
3 Episode 3 23
February 2011		 786,000 11 [48]
4 Episode 4 2
March 2011		 925,000 8 [49]
5 Episode 5 9
March 2011		 950,000 8 [50]
6 Episode 6 16
March 2011		 918,000 11 [51]
7 Episode 7 23
March 2011		 919,000 10 [52]
8 Episode 8 30
March 2011		 1,034,000 6 [53]

Seventh series (2011)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 22
August 2011		 Monday
7:00 pm		 1,169,000 3 [54]
2 Episode 2 24
August 2011		 Wednesday 7:00 pm 965,000 9
3 Episode 3 29
August 2011		 Monday
7:00 pm		 1,024,000 7 [55]
4 Episode 4 5
September 2011		 962,000 7 [56]
5 Episode 5 12
September 2011		 969,000 9 [57]
6 Episode 6 19
September 2011		 792,000 9 [58]
7 Episode 7 26
September 2011		 864,000 9 [59]
8 Episode 8 3
October 2011		 1,058,000 5 [60]

Eighth series (2012)
No. Title Air
date		 Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 15
August 2012		 909,000 11 [61]
2 Episode 2 16
August 2012		 938,000 7 [62]
3 Episode 3 22
August 2012		 936,000 10 [63]
4 Episode 4 23
August 2012		 970,000 9 [64]
5 Episode 5 29
August 2012		 894,000 10 [65]
6 Episode 6 5 September 2012 784,000 11 [66]
7 Episode 7 12 September 2012 775,000 12 [67]
8 Episode 8 19 September 2012 867,000 11 [68]
9 Episode 9 26 September 2012 987,000 8 [69]

Ninth series (2016)
No. Title Air
date		 Timeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 Episode 1 1 February 2016 Monday 8:52 pm 858,000 13 [70]
2 Episode 2 8 February 2016 758,000 13 [71]
3 Episode 3 Monday 9:52 pm 681,000 14
4 Episode 4 15 February 2016 Monday 8:53 pm 660,000 15 [72]
5 Episode 5 22 February 2016 Monday 8:47 pm 560,000 18 [73]
6 Episode 6 29 February 2016 Monday 8:52 pm 570,000 19 [74]
7 Episode 7 7
March 2016		 Monday 8:57 pm 488,000 N/A [75]
8 Finale 14 March 2016 Monday 9:02 pm 724,000 14 [76]

Tenth series (2020)
No. Title Air dateTimeslot Overnight ratings Ref(s)
ViewersRank
1 Episode 1 26 July 2020Sunday 7:00pm 985,0004 [77]
2 Episode 2 27 July 2020Monday 7:30pm 871,0006 [78]
3 Episode 3 2 August 2020Sunday 7:00pm 857,0005 [79]
4 Episode 4 3 August 2020Monday 7:30pm 867,0006 [80]
5 Episode 5 9 August 2020Sunday 7:00pm 900,0004 [81]
6 Episode 6 10 August 2020Monday 7:30pm 786,00010 [82]
7 Episode 7 16 August 2020Sunday 7:00pm 930,0004 [83]
8 Episode 8 17 August 2020Monday 7:30pm 811,0007 [84]
9 Episode 9 23 August 2020Sunday 7:00pm 955,0004 [85]
10 Finale & Reunion 24 August 2020Monday 7:30pm 1,010,0005 [86]

See also

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