Family bonds and secret pastimes: Inside Bear's life away from the Golden Bachelor mansion
We're used to seeing Golden Bachelor Bear Myrden suited up in the mansion, but there's more to the man than roses!
While his search for love plays out on screens, we've taken a deep dive into the life of the man behind-the-scenes.
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From sweet family photos to his many hobbies and fun throwback photos, swipe through for a look at Bear's life beyond the mansion...
Bear and his boys
Let's start with some throwbacks!
On Instagram, Bear shared this sweet photo from when his sons were younger – how cute!
It's not the only insight into his past he's given online, and in this next one he's a little harder to spot...
Where's Bear?
Can you find Bear in this photo from his footy days?
Here's a hint: he has one seriously impressive head of hair!
Bear hits the Melbourne Cup
In November 2025, Bear suited up for a reason other than a cocktail party!
The Bach was at Flemington for Melbourne Cup Day, where he spoke to 9Entertainment about his move into the spotlight.
"I'm a pretty big guy, so not a lot of people approach me, but there's a few that do, and it's very surreal," Bear said.
"It's very strange but exciting and I'm very open – and I may regret saying this, but anyone who wants to come up and say hello, they're more than welcome."
Gym time with Bear
The ladies of the mansion have pointed out Bear's muscles many times, and on Instagram he showed off how he gets them!
In one video, he showed himself working on his abs with a roller and we're very impressed – seriously, those are haaard!
Captain Bear
We've seen Bear bring his passion for sailing to the series, including on a single date with Janette.
It's not just for show!
Bear's friends had a lot of fun with this shot of him on Sydney Harbour.
"I think your Accounts been hacked Bazza, someone has posted a photo of you with your top on..." one mate joked.
A sign of good things to come from this gallery, perhaps?!
Bear's boys all grown up
What'd we say?
Bear has spoken about raising his three sons as a solo dad following the death of his wife Audrey, so it's no surprise that his social media shows him as a doting dad.
Bear shared this photo of him and his boys on Christmas Day 2022, wishing friends and family far and wide a Merry Christmas.
Bear's been called tall, dark and handsome but turns out he's the short one in the family!
"Who's the short guy with the check shirt?" one friend commented on this photo from son Jack's 18th birthday.
"The guy that will drop you in a second!🙏 Love you man!" Bear joked back.
Bear hits the slopes
When he's not sailing the seas, he's hitting the slopes!
"Ski day!!" Bear posted from a day on the mountain.
Bear on a bike!
Bear is a man of many hobbies – sailing, footy, skiing AND biking?
What can't this man do?
It won't be long until Bear has a partner to join him on all his adventures, as he falls in love and makes his final choice on The Golden Bachelor!
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