Meet Australia's first ever Golden Bachelor: The leading man about to capture the nation's heart
Australia, meet your first ever Golden Bachelor, Bear.
Bear will be the leading man looking for another chance at love on Australia's very first season of The Golden Bachelor.
Hosted by Samantha Armytage, The Golden Bachelor will be coming to Aussie screens later this year on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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Hearts across the nation will flutter as Bear proves that the best love stories unfold later in life.
After its massive success in the United States, this beloved series is now set to make Australians fall in love, inviting viewers to witness a modern twist on romance for the golden years.
What is the premise of The Golden Bachelor?
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.
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Samantha Armytage is joining Channel 9 to host the epic new dating series The Golden Bachelor. Nine
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'.
If you want to get to know Samantha a little better, watch the video below.
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 setting audience records.
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.
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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.
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!
The Golden Bachelor is coming to Channel 9 and 9Now in 2025.
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