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The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Meet the new crop of farmers looking for love on Farmer Wants a Wife
Hit TV series Farmer Wants a Wife is returning with a new round of eager bachelors looking to bring love to the farm in 2026. Six eligible farmers will seek to harvest romance in a new crop of single women to find their future wives. A nationwide search for single women has begun for those seeking to swap the city for the farm. Here are the farmers taking part: The 41-year-old almond farmer from Riverland in South Australia is an adventure buff. Camping, fishing and water sports are always on the cards. But he does have a softer side, he reminds us. He enjoys cooking for loved ones and meaningful conversations, too. He said romance is all about the "little things". "I've cooked surprise meals, organised thoughtful getaways, and made time to really connect, even just listening when it matters most," he said. A big part of Jarrad's life is his two sons, aged nine and 12, from a previous relationship. "I make sure they know how important good manners are because it's important to me that they grow up to be respectful men," he said. Aww. The hunky South Australian export is the youngest of the farmers at 24 years old. A towering sheep farmer, Dylan prefers "open skies and rodeo circuits" over "city lights and flashy cars". He describes himself as "genuine, hardworking, honest, and resilient". But don't pigeonhole him, he warned. He loves to draw and cares for orphaned wildlife in his spare time. Dylan said he once had a partner end a relationship with him because he was "too romantic". As if there is such a thing? The 28-year-old Queensland export is highly sociable and thrives on bringing people together from different walks of life. The life of the party, Alex loves a dance floor but also enjoys "quality conversation". The cattle and mushroom farmer is a hard worker who hasn't been on a long holiday in years but is hopeful of finding love. "Love is hard to define, but once you have found it, you know you have found it," he noted. "It should not be described with words because it felt. It is beautiful. It is a feeling." The proud Queenslander describes himself as "easy-going" and "fun-loving". At 37 years old, he knows a few things about love and is the most pragmatic of the six. But the proud dad of two young children said he is a "sucker for a beautiful smile" and a relaxed spirit. "I believe love doesn't necessarily complete you, but it makes everything feel better and more meaningful with that person by your side," he said. "My parents have been married for over 40 years, and they're both still in love. I really want that." Jason boasts he makes a great cup of tea and is looking to find someone to share the "quiet moments" of live with. READ MORE: When the filming stopped, which Farmer really ended up with his Wife? The 37-year-old beef cattle farmer from the west is "outgoing, determined" and "loves a good laugh". John said he isn't above dramatic romantic gestures. "I have flown to the other side of the world to surprise somebody that I was in love with, which was pretty romantic," he said. "But I do believe that real romance lies in the everyday things." A motor enthusiast, he said he values health and fitness and and would like a partner who shares those passions. "I like someone that has a softness in their nature, but at the same time a resilience and can handle life's curveballs," he said. The apple farmer from South Australia is the tallest farmer on offer at 194cm and also the equal youngest at 24. He describes himself as energetic and outgoing, and loves sports. "Life is meant to be fun, and it's so much easier when you're happy," he said. He said he is a supreme extrovert who loves socialising and meeting new people. Physical touch is his love language, and he believes open communication is essential for successful relationships. Hit TV series Farmer Wants a Wife is returning with a new round of eager bachelors looking to bring love to the farm in 2026. Six eligible farmers will seek to harvest romance in a new crop of single women to find their future wives. A nationwide search for single women has begun for those seeking to swap the city for the farm. Here are the farmers taking part: The 41-year-old almond farmer from Riverland in South Australia is an adventure buff. Camping, fishing and water sports are always on the cards. But he does have a softer side, he reminds us. He enjoys cooking for loved ones and meaningful conversations, too. He said romance is all about the "little things". "I've cooked surprise meals, organised thoughtful getaways, and made time to really connect, even just listening when it matters most," he said. A big part of Jarrad's life is his two sons, aged nine and 12, from a previous relationship. "I make sure they know how important good manners are because it's important to me that they grow up to be respectful men," he said. Aww. The hunky South Australian export is the youngest of the farmers at 24 years old. A towering sheep farmer, Dylan prefers "open skies and rodeo circuits" over "city lights and flashy cars". He describes himself as "genuine, hardworking, honest, and resilient". But don't pigeonhole him, he warned. He loves to draw and cares for orphaned wildlife in his spare time. Dylan said he once had a partner end a relationship with him because he was "too romantic". As if there is such a thing? The 28-year-old Queensland export is highly sociable and thrives on bringing people together from different walks of life. The life of the party, Alex loves a dance floor but also enjoys "quality conversation". The cattle and mushroom farmer is a hard worker who hasn't been on a long holiday in years but is hopeful of finding love. "Love is hard to define, but once you have found it, you know you have found it," he noted. "It should not be described with words because it felt. It is beautiful. It is a feeling." The proud Queenslander describes himself as "easy-going" and "fun-loving". At 37 years old, he knows a few things about love and is the most pragmatic of the six. But the proud dad of two young children said he is a "sucker for a beautiful smile" and a relaxed spirit. "I believe love doesn't necessarily complete you, but it makes everything feel better and more meaningful with that person by your side," he said. "My parents have been married for over 40 years, and they're both still in love. I really want that." Jason boasts he makes a great cup of tea and is looking to find someone to share the "quiet moments" of live with. READ MORE: When the filming stopped, which Farmer really ended up with his Wife? The 37-year-old beef cattle farmer from the west is "outgoing, determined" and "loves a good laugh". John said he isn't above dramatic romantic gestures. "I have flown to the other side of the world to surprise somebody that I was in love with, which was pretty romantic," he said. "But I do believe that real romance lies in the everyday things." A motor enthusiast, he said he values health and fitness and and would like a partner who shares those passions. "I like someone that has a softness in their nature, but at the same time a resilience and can handle life's curveballs," he said. The apple farmer from South Australia is the tallest farmer on offer at 194cm and also the equal youngest at 24. He describes himself as energetic and outgoing, and loves sports. "Life is meant to be fun, and it's so much easier when you're happy," he said. He said he is a supreme extrovert who loves socialising and meeting new people. Physical touch is his love language, and he believes open communication is essential for successful relationships. Hit TV series Farmer Wants a Wife is returning with a new round of eager bachelors looking to bring love to the farm in 2026. Six eligible farmers will seek to harvest romance in a new crop of single women to find their future wives. A nationwide search for single women has begun for those seeking to swap the city for the farm. Here are the farmers taking part: The 41-year-old almond farmer from Riverland in South Australia is an adventure buff. Camping, fishing and water sports are always on the cards. But he does have a softer side, he reminds us. He enjoys cooking for loved ones and meaningful conversations, too. He said romance is all about the "little things". "I've cooked surprise meals, organised thoughtful getaways, and made time to really connect, even just listening when it matters most," he said. A big part of Jarrad's life is his two sons, aged nine and 12, from a previous relationship. "I make sure they know how important good manners are because it's important to me that they grow up to be respectful men," he said. Aww. The hunky South Australian export is the youngest of the farmers at 24 years old. A towering sheep farmer, Dylan prefers "open skies and rodeo circuits" over "city lights and flashy cars". He describes himself as "genuine, hardworking, honest, and resilient". But don't pigeonhole him, he warned. He loves to draw and cares for orphaned wildlife in his spare time. Dylan said he once had a partner end a relationship with him because he was "too romantic". As if there is such a thing? The 28-year-old Queensland export is highly sociable and thrives on bringing people together from different walks of life. The life of the party, Alex loves a dance floor but also enjoys "quality conversation". The cattle and mushroom farmer is a hard worker who hasn't been on a long holiday in years but is hopeful of finding love. "Love is hard to define, but once you have found it, you know you have found it," he noted. "It should not be described with words because it felt. It is beautiful. It is a feeling." The proud Queenslander describes himself as "easy-going" and "fun-loving". At 37 years old, he knows a few things about love and is the most pragmatic of the six. But the proud dad of two young children said he is a "sucker for a beautiful smile" and a relaxed spirit. "I believe love doesn't necessarily complete you, but it makes everything feel better and more meaningful with that person by your side," he said. "My parents have been married for over 40 years, and they're both still in love. I really want that." Jason boasts he makes a great cup of tea and is looking to find someone to share the "quiet moments" of live with. READ MORE: When the filming stopped, which Farmer really ended up with his Wife? The 37-year-old beef cattle farmer from the west is "outgoing, determined" and "loves a good laugh". John said he isn't above dramatic romantic gestures. "I have flown to the other side of the world to surprise somebody that I was in love with, which was pretty romantic," he said. "But I do believe that real romance lies in the everyday things." A motor enthusiast, he said he values health and fitness and and would like a partner who shares those passions. "I like someone that has a softness in their nature, but at the same time a resilience and can handle life's curveballs," he said. The apple farmer from South Australia is the tallest farmer on offer at 194cm and also the equal youngest at 24. He describes himself as energetic and outgoing, and loves sports. "Life is meant to be fun, and it's so much easier when you're happy," he said. He said he is a supreme extrovert who loves socialising and meeting new people. Physical touch is his love language, and he believes open communication is essential for successful relationships. Hit TV series Farmer Wants a Wife is returning with a new round of eager bachelors looking to bring love to the farm in 2026. Six eligible farmers will seek to harvest romance in a new crop of single women to find their future wives. A nationwide search for single women has begun for those seeking to swap the city for the farm. Here are the farmers taking part: The 41-year-old almond farmer from Riverland in South Australia is an adventure buff. Camping, fishing and water sports are always on the cards. But he does have a softer side, he reminds us. He enjoys cooking for loved ones and meaningful conversations, too. He said romance is all about the "little things". "I've cooked surprise meals, organised thoughtful getaways, and made time to really connect, even just listening when it matters most," he said. A big part of Jarrad's life is his two sons, aged nine and 12, from a previous relationship. "I make sure they know how important good manners are because it's important to me that they grow up to be respectful men," he said. Aww. The hunky South Australian export is the youngest of the farmers at 24 years old. A towering sheep farmer, Dylan prefers "open skies and rodeo circuits" over "city lights and flashy cars". He describes himself as "genuine, hardworking, honest, and resilient". But don't pigeonhole him, he warned. He loves to draw and cares for orphaned wildlife in his spare time. Dylan said he once had a partner end a relationship with him because he was "too romantic". As if there is such a thing? The 28-year-old Queensland export is highly sociable and thrives on bringing people together from different walks of life. The life of the party, Alex loves a dance floor but also enjoys "quality conversation". The cattle and mushroom farmer is a hard worker who hasn't been on a long holiday in years but is hopeful of finding love. "Love is hard to define, but once you have found it, you know you have found it," he noted. "It should not be described with words because it felt. It is beautiful. It is a feeling." The proud Queenslander describes himself as "easy-going" and "fun-loving". At 37 years old, he knows a few things about love and is the most pragmatic of the six. But the proud dad of two young children said he is a "sucker for a beautiful smile" and a relaxed spirit. "I believe love doesn't necessarily complete you, but it makes everything feel better and more meaningful with that person by your side," he said. "My parents have been married for over 40 years, and they're both still in love. I really want that." Jason boasts he makes a great cup of tea and is looking to find someone to share the "quiet moments" of live with. READ MORE: When the filming stopped, which Farmer really ended up with his Wife? The 37-year-old beef cattle farmer from the west is "outgoing, determined" and "loves a good laugh". John said he isn't above dramatic romantic gestures. "I have flown to the other side of the world to surprise somebody that I was in love with, which was pretty romantic," he said. "But I do believe that real romance lies in the everyday things." A motor enthusiast, he said he values health and fitness and and would like a partner who shares those passions. "I like someone that has a softness in their nature, but at the same time a resilience and can handle life's curveballs," he said. The apple farmer from South Australia is the tallest farmer on offer at 194cm and also the equal youngest at 24. He describes himself as energetic and outgoing, and loves sports. "Life is meant to be fun, and it's so much easier when you're happy," he said. He said he is a supreme extrovert who loves socialising and meeting new people. Physical touch is his love language, and he believes open communication is essential for successful relationships.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Meet the six new Farmer Wants A Wife contestants looking for love
Six new farmers are gearing up to follow their hearts in search of a soulmate when a brand-new season of Farmer Wants a Wife returns to Channel 7. Here's your first look at the new farmers ready to open their hearts — and farms — in 2026. Farmer Jarrad, 41, Taylorville, South Australia Farmer Jarrad values family and kindness and believes in approaching life with an open mind and heart. An outdoor adventure buff, he loves cooking for family and friends and enjoys meaningful conversations to enrich connections. Jarrad is looking for a genuine lady who values honesty and building a strong partnership but doesn't take life too seriously. Communication, humility and a sense of humour are essential for the fitness-loving farmer. 'Life's more fun when you're able to enjoy the little things, support one another and keep learning together,' says Jarrad. Farmer Dylan. Credit: Seven Farmer Dylan, 24, Cherry Gardens, South Australia A competitive rodeo cowboy and South Australian sheep farmer, Dylan prefers the open skies and rodeo circuits over the city lights. This hard-working and resilient farmer splits his time between riding horses and chasing calves, with no two days ever the same. With a passion for the outdoors and travel, Dylan is happiest when he's connected to nature or caring for orphaned wildlife. Dylan is looking for an assertive partner, or as he puts it: 'A woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to take the bull by the horns!' Farmer Alex. Credit: Seven Farmer Alex, 28, Kin Kin, Queensland Describing himself as grounded, curious and creative, 28-year-old Queensland cattle and mushroom farmer Alex is an aspiring traveller who enjoys writing, music and dominating any dancefloor! He loves to cook Italian and Japanese cuisine and admits he can't say no to carbs. Sport is also a big part of his life — from tennis to hiking, running or the gym — he's happy as long as he's moving. A big fan of live music, Alex's best memories include friends, family and loved ones at gigs or festivals. Open-minded, empathetic and a 'nerd at heart', Alex is looking for someone artistic, fun and a bit cheeky with a lust for life. Farmer Jason. Credit: Seven Farmer Jason, 37, Coolabunia, Queensland His mates call him the 'gentle giant' and Queensland dairy farmer Jason admits he's a 'bit of a softie' who would do anything for his family or friends. Outgoing and always up for trying new things, Jason describes himself as a happy-go-lucky person with a good sense of humour. The proud dad is at a place where he's ready to enjoy life more and build a happy, adventurous life together with a partner and his two young children. Jason is looking for a partner who is fun, bubbly and genuine with a positive outlook on life. He's a sucker for a beautiful smile and is drawn towards confident people who know how to relax and not take life too seriously. Farmer John. Credit: Seven Farmer John, 37, Mogumber, Western Australia Growing up on his parents' cattle farm, John dreamed of owning his own farm one day. With that dream now a reality, John is looking for a loving partner to build a life and family with. John says he's attracted to easy-going, confident and outgoing women who have a good sense of humour. A motor enthusiast who loves performance cars and off-road bikes, John describes himself as social, determined, caring and kind. He believes in working hard to create opportunities rather than relying on luck. Farmer Zac. Credit: Seven Farmer Zac, 24, Forest Range, South Australia Energetic and sporty Farmer Zac loves to bring people together for fun-filled family meals and social events. AFL is a big part of his life, having played with the same club since the age of six. The 24-year-old apple orchardist prides himself on being open and honest. He loves a laugh, the odd caramel slice and is a baking whiz with creme brulee and chocolate brownies on high rotation. He's looking for someone who is driven to achieve their own goals but also willing to support him. Once again, Farmer Wants A Wife is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of romance, authenticity and country charm. Single ladies looking to find their forever farmer can apply now at the Farmer Wants A Wife website. Famer Wants A Wife will return to Channel 7 and 7Plus in 2026.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Meet the six new Farmer Wants A Wife contestants looking for love in 2026 season
Six new farmers are gearing up to follow their hearts in search of a soulmate when a brand-new season of Farmer Wants a Wife returns to Channel 7. Here's your first look at the new farmers ready to open their hearts — and farms — in 2026. Meet the Farmers Farmer Jarrad, 41, Taylorville, South Australia Farmer Jarrad values family and kindness and believes in approaching life with an open mind and heart. An outdoor adventure buff, he loves cooking for family and friends and enjoys meaningful conversations to enrich connections. Jarrad is looking for a genuine lady who values honesty and building a strong partnership but doesn't take life too seriously. Communication, humility and a sense of humour are essential for the fitness-loving farmer. 'Life's more fun when you're able to enjoy the little things, support one another and keep learning together,' says Jarrad. Farmer Dylan, 24, Cherry Gardens, South Australia A competitive rodeo cowboy and South Australian sheep farmer, Dylan prefers the open skies and rodeo circuits over the city lights. This hard-working and resilient farmer splits his time between riding horses and chasing calves, with no two days ever the same. With a passion for the outdoors and travel, Dylan is happiest when he's connected to nature or caring for orphaned wildlife. Dylan is looking for an assertive partner, or as he puts it: 'A woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to take the bull by the horns!' Farmer Alex, 28, Kin Kin, Queensland Describing himself as grounded, curious and creative, 28-year-old Queensland cattle and mushroom farmer Alex is an aspiring traveller who enjoys writing, music and dominating any dancefloor! He loves to cook Italian and Japanese cuisine and admits he can't say no to carbs. Sport is also a big part of his life — from tennis to hiking, running or the gym — he's happy as long as he's moving. A big fan of live music, Alex's best memories include friends, family and loved ones at gigs or festivals. Open-minded, empathetic and a 'nerd at heart', Alex is looking for someone artistic, fun and a bit cheeky with a lust for life. Farmer Jason, 37, Coolabunia, Queensland His mates call him the 'gentle giant' and Queensland dairy farmer Jason admits he's a 'bit of a softie' who would do anything for his family or friends. Outgoing and always up for trying new things, Jason describes himself as a happy-go-lucky person with a good sense of humour. The proud dad is at a place where he's ready to enjoy life more and build a happy, adventurous life together with a partner and his two young children. Jason is looking for a partner who is fun, bubbly and genuine with a positive outlook on life. He's a sucker for a beautiful smile and is drawn towards confident people who know how to relax and not take life too seriously. Farmer John, 37, Mogumber, Western Australia Growing up on his parents' cattle farm, John dreamed of owning his own farm one day. With that dream now a reality, John is looking for a loving partner to build a life and family with. John says he's attracted to easy-going, confident and outgoing women who have a good sense of humour. A motor enthusiast who loves performance cars and off-road bikes, John describes himself as social, determined, caring and kind. He believes in working hard to create opportunities rather than relying on luck. Farmer Zac, 24, Forest Range, South Australia Energetic and sporty Farmer Zac loves to bring people together for fun-filled family meals and social events. AFL is a big part of his life, having played with the same club since the age of six. The 24-year-old apple orchardist prides himself on being open and honest. He loves a laugh, the odd caramel slice and is a baking whiz with creme brulee and chocolate brownies on high rotation. He's looking for someone who is driven to achieve their own goals but also willing to support him. Once again, Farmer Wants A Wife is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of romance, authenticity and country charm. Single ladies looking to find their forever farmer can apply now at the Farmer Wants A Wife website.
The Advertiser
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Farmer finds a wife: Jack and Sarah reflect on their reality TV love story
When looking at Jack Lonie and Sarah Linklater you can't help but smile. Their giddy grins and farm-like style make them look like the perfect couple. They met on the set of Farmer Wants a Wife, and while some leave the show without finding the one, Mr Lonie and Ms Linklater can say they won. December marked the end of filming, with the final episode airing on Channel 7 in June. In March, Ms Linklater moved from her warm tropical home of Cairns to the cool climate of Railton. According to the couple, they wouldn't have it any other way. "We're happy it's all over now, it's really nice being able to go out in public officially now," Ms Linklater, 30, said. Mr Lonie said it was an "interesting" time of his life, but has come out the other end feeling "pretty happy". "[It was] not anything I'd ever done before ... it was all worthwhile in the end, since Sarah's here now, and as she said, we could move on to the next chapter," he said. There was no hesitation in Ms Linklater's answer when asked what drew her to Mr Lonie. "There were a lot of things he'd written in his profile that really resonated with me," she said. "[It] made it seem like he was going to be such an amazing person and that we would mesh really well together. When they met on the show, their chemistry was undeniable. "I pretty much knew off the bat that it was gonna be Sarah," he said. "I don't know that I ever really took my eye off Sarah. "I took her on the first date, and from then on just pretty much knew that she would be the one at the end." They said it felt as though they had known each other for ages, with their conversations flowing naturally. "It was crazy that we hadn't met before because everything just was so natural and so easy," Ms Linklater said. The TV experience was quite "daunting" at first for Ms Linklater. "There's like 12 people behind [the scenes] all just watching you all and talking or asking you questions," she said. Mr Lonie managed to get around the hurdle of having cameras by ignoring them. "Having cameras in your face the whole time it's a very weird experience," Mr Lonie said. "[I tried to] make it like a normal day, even though it wasn't at all." Ms Linklater agreed saying she focused on building her relationship and covering important points to make sure the relationship would last. They both agreed that their time on the show fast-tracked their relationship. "The questions producers asked - did make you get very vulnerable," she said. "So you do touch on a lot of things really early on in a relationship that you wouldn't until like six months down the track, pretty much." They moved in together immediately and Mr Lonie even asked Ms Linklater whether she wanted children on their first date. "In the real world, girls would probably run screaming," he said. Ms Linklater has made the most of her free time by exploring her new home. One trip that stood out to the couple was a recent weekend away to Stanley. "[We] climbed The Nut and did all the sightseeing around there, and that was really crazy," she said. "Seeing all the penguins just everywhere, just seems so insane to me - we've got crocodiles if you want some of that, but no penguins." The Mole Creek Caves, The Bluff and Tasmazia have also been on the list. If you're lucky you may even catch the pair singing their favourite karaoke duets at a pub closer to home. Mr Lonie confessed his go-to song was Island in the Stream when we last spoke with him in May. Well, according to Ms Linklater, he stole her go-to song. "My go-to karaoke song was always Islands in the Stream by Dolly and Kenny." The loved-up couple said they were really happy with where things were at, and were incredibly thankful to all those who have stopped them in the streets. "Everybody who's approached me has been really, really encouraging and happy to hear that Sarah and I are still together and that it's working out," Mr Lonie said. When looking at Jack Lonie and Sarah Linklater you can't help but smile. Their giddy grins and farm-like style make them look like the perfect couple. They met on the set of Farmer Wants a Wife, and while some leave the show without finding the one, Mr Lonie and Ms Linklater can say they won. December marked the end of filming, with the final episode airing on Channel 7 in June. In March, Ms Linklater moved from her warm tropical home of Cairns to the cool climate of Railton. According to the couple, they wouldn't have it any other way. "We're happy it's all over now, it's really nice being able to go out in public officially now," Ms Linklater, 30, said. Mr Lonie said it was an "interesting" time of his life, but has come out the other end feeling "pretty happy". "[It was] not anything I'd ever done before ... it was all worthwhile in the end, since Sarah's here now, and as she said, we could move on to the next chapter," he said. There was no hesitation in Ms Linklater's answer when asked what drew her to Mr Lonie. "There were a lot of things he'd written in his profile that really resonated with me," she said. "[It] made it seem like he was going to be such an amazing person and that we would mesh really well together. When they met on the show, their chemistry was undeniable. "I pretty much knew off the bat that it was gonna be Sarah," he said. "I don't know that I ever really took my eye off Sarah. "I took her on the first date, and from then on just pretty much knew that she would be the one at the end." They said it felt as though they had known each other for ages, with their conversations flowing naturally. "It was crazy that we hadn't met before because everything just was so natural and so easy," Ms Linklater said. The TV experience was quite "daunting" at first for Ms Linklater. "There's like 12 people behind [the scenes] all just watching you all and talking or asking you questions," she said. Mr Lonie managed to get around the hurdle of having cameras by ignoring them. "Having cameras in your face the whole time it's a very weird experience," Mr Lonie said. "[I tried to] make it like a normal day, even though it wasn't at all." Ms Linklater agreed saying she focused on building her relationship and covering important points to make sure the relationship would last. They both agreed that their time on the show fast-tracked their relationship. "The questions producers asked - did make you get very vulnerable," she said. "So you do touch on a lot of things really early on in a relationship that you wouldn't until like six months down the track, pretty much." They moved in together immediately and Mr Lonie even asked Ms Linklater whether she wanted children on their first date. "In the real world, girls would probably run screaming," he said. Ms Linklater has made the most of her free time by exploring her new home. One trip that stood out to the couple was a recent weekend away to Stanley. "[We] climbed The Nut and did all the sightseeing around there, and that was really crazy," she said. "Seeing all the penguins just everywhere, just seems so insane to me - we've got crocodiles if you want some of that, but no penguins." The Mole Creek Caves, The Bluff and Tasmazia have also been on the list. If you're lucky you may even catch the pair singing their favourite karaoke duets at a pub closer to home. Mr Lonie confessed his go-to song was Island in the Stream when we last spoke with him in May. Well, according to Ms Linklater, he stole her go-to song. "My go-to karaoke song was always Islands in the Stream by Dolly and Kenny." The loved-up couple said they were really happy with where things were at, and were incredibly thankful to all those who have stopped them in the streets. "Everybody who's approached me has been really, really encouraging and happy to hear that Sarah and I are still together and that it's working out," Mr Lonie said. When looking at Jack Lonie and Sarah Linklater you can't help but smile. Their giddy grins and farm-like style make them look like the perfect couple. They met on the set of Farmer Wants a Wife, and while some leave the show without finding the one, Mr Lonie and Ms Linklater can say they won. December marked the end of filming, with the final episode airing on Channel 7 in June. In March, Ms Linklater moved from her warm tropical home of Cairns to the cool climate of Railton. According to the couple, they wouldn't have it any other way. "We're happy it's all over now, it's really nice being able to go out in public officially now," Ms Linklater, 30, said. Mr Lonie said it was an "interesting" time of his life, but has come out the other end feeling "pretty happy". "[It was] not anything I'd ever done before ... it was all worthwhile in the end, since Sarah's here now, and as she said, we could move on to the next chapter," he said. There was no hesitation in Ms Linklater's answer when asked what drew her to Mr Lonie. "There were a lot of things he'd written in his profile that really resonated with me," she said. "[It] made it seem like he was going to be such an amazing person and that we would mesh really well together. When they met on the show, their chemistry was undeniable. "I pretty much knew off the bat that it was gonna be Sarah," he said. "I don't know that I ever really took my eye off Sarah. "I took her on the first date, and from then on just pretty much knew that she would be the one at the end." They said it felt as though they had known each other for ages, with their conversations flowing naturally. "It was crazy that we hadn't met before because everything just was so natural and so easy," Ms Linklater said. The TV experience was quite "daunting" at first for Ms Linklater. "There's like 12 people behind [the scenes] all just watching you all and talking or asking you questions," she said. Mr Lonie managed to get around the hurdle of having cameras by ignoring them. "Having cameras in your face the whole time it's a very weird experience," Mr Lonie said. "[I tried to] make it like a normal day, even though it wasn't at all." Ms Linklater agreed saying she focused on building her relationship and covering important points to make sure the relationship would last. They both agreed that their time on the show fast-tracked their relationship. "The questions producers asked - did make you get very vulnerable," she said. "So you do touch on a lot of things really early on in a relationship that you wouldn't until like six months down the track, pretty much." They moved in together immediately and Mr Lonie even asked Ms Linklater whether she wanted children on their first date. "In the real world, girls would probably run screaming," he said. Ms Linklater has made the most of her free time by exploring her new home. One trip that stood out to the couple was a recent weekend away to Stanley. "[We] climbed The Nut and did all the sightseeing around there, and that was really crazy," she said. "Seeing all the penguins just everywhere, just seems so insane to me - we've got crocodiles if you want some of that, but no penguins." The Mole Creek Caves, The Bluff and Tasmazia have also been on the list. If you're lucky you may even catch the pair singing their favourite karaoke duets at a pub closer to home. Mr Lonie confessed his go-to song was Island in the Stream when we last spoke with him in May. Well, according to Ms Linklater, he stole her go-to song. "My go-to karaoke song was always Islands in the Stream by Dolly and Kenny." The loved-up couple said they were really happy with where things were at, and were incredibly thankful to all those who have stopped them in the streets. "Everybody who's approached me has been really, really encouraging and happy to hear that Sarah and I are still together and that it's working out," Mr Lonie said.
The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
'Like a bunch of cockies standing around': TV farmers reunite in a long goodbye
Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month.
