Huge ITV dating show 'to return 16 years after axe' following worldwide success
An ITV dating show is set to return to UK screens 16 years after it was axed
An ITV dating show has will be returning back to screens after almost two decades off air in the UK.
Farmer Wants a Wife, which has aired in countries around the world was first broadcast on the channel in 2001 for one series before moving over to Channel 5 eight years later. However, despite its success in Australia, UK bosses decided to scrap the show after one season on the channel - which was fronted by Louise Redknapp.
The show follows a Bachelor format, in which a unlucky-in-love farmer chooses a potential romantic partner among a group of single city women - hoping that it can blossom into something more.
However, it's now been reported that the show is set for a reboot amid the increase of interest in agriculture following shows including Clarkson's Farm.
"The time is thought to be right to revisit the UK farmers as interest in rural living has never been greater thanks to Jeremy Clarkson et al and after Covid many have rethought city life," a source told The Sun about a reboot.
'It's early days so a channel isn't yet attached, nor a host, but everyone is very excited.'
The publication also reports that Fremantle Media, who made the original two UK series are exploring the reboot, and are currently looking for single farmers has already begun. Bosses have reportedly said they're open to 'all genders, sexualities, ages and love interests.'
The Mirror has contacted ITV and Fremantle Media for comment.
The third season US version of the show is currently airing, and there's no shortage of drama. Last night, Bailee Wallace dramatically took herself out of the competition for Colton Hendricks' heart.
Bailee was visibly upset when farmer Colton couldn't decide who to choose between Bailee, Zoe and Keeley. It all got too much for her when she realised Colton's feelings for her weren't enough.
"I can't choose between the three of you right now. I'm so damn indecisive,' he told her. 'If I was in your shoes, I would probably be fed up with it as well.' Bailee then said she loved herself enough to walk away. 'I am not what Colton is looking for and he is not what I need,' she said when exiting the show.
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