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Our reunion with Madison's Karina from 'Farmer Wants a Wife': What happened after filming? Are Jay and Grace still together?
Warning: Spoilers from Fox's "Farmer Wants a Wife" Season 3 ahead. "Farmer Wants a Wife" Season 3 may be over, but we're still not over it. We had our own reunion of sorts this week with Wisconsin finalist Karina Sabol after last week's May 22 season finale. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the final episode went down for her, where she flocked to immediately after for a taste of home, and what she's been up to since filming finished last fall. ICYMI or need a refresher: Farmer J'Marick "Jay" Woods' final two — who he said had "the most beautiful souls" — were Sabol and fellow contestant Grace Clark, a nanny from Washington. Including Woods, there were four farmers this season, each with their own crop of daters attempting to wrangle their hearts. The finale revealed that Woods ultimately chose Clark (the other farmers' picks can be found here). Sad but keeping it together, Sabol told Woods she was happy that he used both logic and his heart to make the decision. "God really does have a plan for us. So, we take it, we learn from it and move forward," she told him. So, what's Sabol's relationship status nowadays? Do she still talk with Woods? And, are Woods and Clark still together? Here's what Sabol shared: The season finale came days after Woods and Sabol met each others' families and had a date night. Sabol adored Woods' family and said they gave her a lot of reassurance that there was potential with him. Sabol and Woods did have conversations ahead of the finale about what post-show life would look like if they ended up together, Sabol said. They'd see if long distance would be possible for a while. And, with Sabol having the flexibility to sometimes work remotely, she planned to travel to Woods' Alabama hay and cattle farm for visits. "I was kind of optimistic, but also realizing: If it's not my person, it's not my person," Sabol said. "I don't want to be someone's second choice — ever. When I'm with that person — that final person — I want them to be as giddy as I am about them." When it was call time for the finale, Sabol was going through 'a lot of emotions.' During the season, she said the daters wrote letters to their future partners. As she got ready, she reflected on what she was looking for in hers. 'That gave me a good head on my shoulders heading into this,' she said. Based on the 'friendly' nature of Sabol's and Woods' relationship, as well as some logistical happenings that had to do with scheduling, Sabol said she figured she wasn't going to be Woods' pick. 'When we interact, it's very light-hearted, very giggly, we're cracking jokes left-and-forth — kind of chumming it up,' Sabol said. 'I think we often didn't have those very intimate talks.' Some of Woods' mannerisms and how the two expressed their admiration for one another also factored into her hunch. When Woods went with Clark, Sabol said she was slightly shocked, initially. Not because of his decision, but because of how "very valid" his reasonings were behind it. "But, also I had felt like he had given me reassurance that that wasn't necessarily where his head was at leading up to it," she added. Then, a sense of relief came over her. During the filming process, there were many times contestants could question themselves, discussions they had and what people said, according to Sabol. Having a definitive answer from Woods meant she no longer needed to question where they stood. 'Jay and I have the utmost respect for each other,' Sabol said. 'As sad as I was, I was very happy for him and Grace and I totally understand his reasoning. And, you know, all of that left me a little bit upset, but definitely excited for their future.' Immediately after the breakup, Sabol had a very-Wisconsin request for show personnel: To go to Culver's for a Concrete Mixer — iconic. Her wish? Granted. Only knowing Woods for around a month or so, Sabol said she never stopped protecting herself from the possibility of ending up single. "It wasn't that I was super-heartbroken or needed time to recover, but I did take a couple months just to travel and explore what my next moves were going to be," she said. Single. Still ready to settle down, Sabol has been back on dating apps and letting friends set her up with their friends. She feels the show unlocked "the next level" of dating for her, helping her hone in on the characteristics that are most important in a partner and the ones that aren't necessarily deal-breakers. What is she looking for? Someone who's: Ready to commit. "I feel like that is the hardest thing these days," she said. Really driven and hardworking. Believes in love. Prioritizes her. Wants a more-traditional lifestyle, planning to provide for a future family. Sees the outlook of the future. "I am a hopeless romantic and truly believe in the motto of: What is life without love?" Sabol said, adding that she's really optimistic about the future and what's to come. "No, they are not together," Sabol revealed. While the former flames do occasionally talk and check in on one another, it's strictly as friends, Sabol said. After getting to know her "incredible" castmates, Sabol was left with "a call for more" in her life. "Not necessarily more materialistic things, but I can be doing more with my time and a way to reach a bigger community and serve people in a better way," she said. She's still figuring out what that'll look like, but expressed how important volunteering has always been for her, whether it was with Special Olympics growing up or coaching gymnastics now. Sabol has remained friends with several from Woods' farm, including Clark — they talk on the phone weekly — Julia and Rissa. Plus, daters Bailee, Halleh and Christine. About 80% of the contestants reunited in Nashville for the airing of the premiere episode earlier this spring. Sabol will be visiting Bailee for her birthday in July and plans to meet up with Clark for concerts. "Returning was almost more unsettling than anything during the show," Sabol said. During filming, Sabol said, she knew her purpose and exactly what she was pushing through. When she returned home to Madison, she felt like "now what?" — not yet able to talk about what she had just experienced or get back on dating apps, which could essentially spoil the show. She threw herself into work and travel, going to Idaho; Washington D.C.; Colorado; and on weekend trips with friends. Before filming, she had just landed a promotion at Gunpowder Incorporated, where she's their new business and operations manager. That job and her family are the reasons she's stayed in Wisconsin — she's always "felt the urge to leave." "When I'm traveling, I meet so many different people and hear their stories and that's what I love to do," Sabol said. Traveling is actually what Sabol was up to when she got recognized from being on the show for the first time. She was recently getting matching necklaces with her sister at a Colorado boutique when a "FWAW" fan — who would tune in with her daughters — asked if Sabol was on the show. "She was very obsessed with it and thought it was a great show and a great season," Sabol said. "So, that was really nice to hear." Sabol plans to continue traveling in the coming months — to Ireland, Montana and Florida — and take advantage of summer in the Midwest, with its green grass, good temps, pools and lakes, she said. "I am. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," she said, adding that she's so grateful for the friendships she's been able to build with fellow contestants and crew members. With such a small group of people in the world who've experienced the show firsthand, she'd "never give up" those bonds. "Once you've done one dating show, you've done enough," Sabol said. But, if there was ever an opportunity for any other cool TV experience, she'd definitely consider it. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Farmer Wants a Wife Season 3 with Karina: Finale, life, Grace and Jay
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24-05-2025
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Who won 'Farmer Wants a Wife' 2025? A look at who's still together
Warning: Spoilers from the season finale of Fox's "Farmer Wants a Wife" Season 3 ahead. From their attire to their values, Karina Sabol looked like the perfect match for Farmer Jay during the Season 3 finale of "Farmer Wants a Wife." In fact, at the end of the first hour, following a successful family visit, it appeared Sabol and Farmer Jay might very well end up together. This is perhaps why some viewers were surprised when Sabol did not become the farmer's final choice. Sabol, an operations manager from Madison with an athletic background that bonded her with the show's lead, entered the finale of the Fox reality show as one of two women left on Farmer Jay Woods' Alabama farm. The former college gymnast's parents and sister met Woods and his parents in the first hour – fellow finalist Grace Clark met his family during last week's episode. As the episode wound up to its climactic conclusion, Woods and the three other farmers on the show made their selections – and, despite their seeming synchronicity, Sabol got the boot in favor of Clark. The show's concept revolves around the farmer finding a wife, however, there were no proposals at the end of the episode, and whether anything long-term comes from the relationships is yet to be determined. Woods, a former college football player who now operates his family farm in Florence, Alabama, picked Clark, a 23-year-old nanny from Washington, as his supposed bride-to-be. The spark between Woods and Clark was on display from the very first episode when he chose her for his inaugural solo date. Now, weeks later, he selected her again, this time to be the winner. But first, he had to say goodbye to Sabol. Woods opened by saying that while she made the experience great for him, when listening to his heart, his connection with Clark was at a different level. Sabol, clearly disappointed, told Woods that their relationship was more of a "slower burn," and that she was happy for him. "I'm sad," she said. "We had a connection. I tend to foolishly love, and I may have done that. It has to be a two-way street, and it wasn't for us." When it was time for Woods to confess his love to Clark, he told her he envisioned a future together, noting that their birthdays were just a few days apart and their faith had brought them together. "I believe there are many signs that tell me this is my person, the stars really align," he said. "I would love if you want to continue to build this relationship, with a potential for me to fall in love with you." After the two embraced, Woods also gifted Clark a puppy, later telling producers: "I think Grace is the love of my life." As for the other farmers, here's a rundown on who they picked: Farmer Colton chose Zoe Green over Keeley Goldberg Farmer John chose Claire Dirette over Lily Ayres Farmer Matt chose Chelsi Davis over Jordyn Mallory It's not clear based on the season finale if any of the couples are still together. Filming for this season took place in fall 2024. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Who won Farmer Wants a Wife 2025? Season 3 update
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22-05-2025
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Farmer Wants a Wife season 3 finale tonight: Time, TV channel; Karina Sabol with Jay Woods
Karina Sabol has won a lot of competitions in her athletic career. Will she win another kind of competition and get her husband on "Farmer Wants a Wife?" The 23-year-old Madison woman and former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater All-American gymnast is a finalist on season 3 of the Fox reality TV dating show. It's between Sabol and 23-year-old Grace Clark looking to win the heart of Jay Woods on his hay and cattle farm in Florence, Alabama. After Clark's mom and best friend met Jay's parents and sister last week in part 1 of the family meet and greets, it's now Sabol's turn. Sabol's mom and dad will meet Woods' family to open the two-hour season finale. Then, in the second hour, viewers will find out who Farmer Jay, along with the other three farmers on the show, pick. Will Sabol have a golden moment with Farmer Jay and deliver the closing touch? Here's how to watch season 3 of "Farmer Wants a Wife," including the time, date and more on Wisconsin's local connection to the show. "Farmer Wants a Wife" will air a two-hour season finale on May 22. The episode begins at 8 p.m. Central time. "Farmer Wants a Wife" concludes on Thursday, May 22. Every episode this season has aired on Thursday nights since the premiere in March. Farmer Wants a Wife airs on Fox. You can stream it the next day on Hulu. The two-hour season finale of the U.S. version of "Farmer Wants a Wife" begins with the second part of the "Meet the Families" episode. Then, the second hour will feature the four farmers making their decisions on who they want to be their wife. Each farmer has two ladies left on their farms. Karina Sabol is the second straight Wisconsinite to make it to the season finale of "Farmer Wants a Wife." Last season, Caledonia's Grace Girard won the heart of Farmer Brandon. Sabol, an operations manager and former college gymnast, has caught Farmer Jay's eye with her beauty on the "inside and out." Sabol, like Girard last season, stayed clear of the drama on her farm but that also kept the Middleton native from getting to know Woods more early on. But when the time was right, Sabol found her opening to grow a connection with Woods. They bonded over being college athletes and their love for their families. Woods is a former Division I football player, first at Michigan and then at Duke. Their relationship then blossomed over their solo date in episode 5. Woods had Sabol participate in a youth football practice and then the two shared a romantic picnic in the back of a pickup truck to end the night. Sabol was later upset Woods brought back another dater to the farm in a twist a few episodes ago and she's kept up her guard since then. But she later got the reassurance she was seeking from Woods during the camping mixer. And heading into the finale, Sabol said her feelings for Woods "are stronger than I ever thought they would be." Farmer Jay started the season with eight women before he had to narrow it to five from a speed dating round in the premiere. He has had to navigate some testy moments among his daters but through it all he has shown himself to be rational and calm in his decision making. He is looking for someone to form a life with on his family farm in Florence, Alabama. His family and faith are extremely important to him. Woods formed an instant bond with Clark, the first dater who received a solo date. The two's connection is as strong as they come but he also has developed a strong bond with Sabol. One thing about Woods is that he always checks in on his ladies to discuss their feelings. Who will Woods pick tonight? Here are the final daters for each of the four farmers on season 3 of "Farmer Wants a Wife." Karina Sabol Grace Clark Keeley Goldberg ㅤᵕ̈ Zoe Green Jordyn Mallory Chelsie Davis Claire Dirette Lily Ayres Last year, Caledonia's Grace Girard made it to the finale of season 2 of "Farmer Wants a Wife" and was picked by Farmer Brandon Rogers as his winner. But the two revealed at the reunion show that aired the following week they split up shortly after filming ended. Girard, however, has since found love outside of the show. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What time is Farmer Wants a Wife on tonight? Season 3 finale, channel
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21-04-2025
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2025 local elections: Focus on Wellingborough
The second elections for North Northamptonshire Council, a unitary authority which only came into existence four years ago, are not far market town of Wellingborough was hotly contested last year in a Parliamentary by-election that saw the second-biggest swing from Conservatives to Labour since World War 1 May voters will be electing 68 councillors across 31 town centre falls into the Croyland and Swanspool ward, which had one of the lowest turnout rates in the 2021 election at 27.5%.The authority has been led since its inception by Conservative councillor Jason Smithers, who is not standing again in May's is currently made up of 50 Conservatives, 16 Labour councillors, four from Reform UK, three Greens and three Independents. There are two vacant what issues matter here? 'More support for homeless people' Grace Clark, 20, lives in Wellingborough and has a three-year-old daughter and an has been homeless for the last three years and has been living in temporary accommodation in a hostel, with her son, for the last seven months."There should be more understanding and support for homeless people," she says,Ms Clark believes there should be a "homeless group so it's easy to speak to people, rather than constantly calling the homeless team and not getting answers".She says she has never voted in elections and, while she would like to, believes "it won't make a difference". 'They don't do what they say they will' Cheryl Taylor, 66, also lives in Wellingborough. She moved from the West Indies when she was 13, living in Luton for a short time before moving to the her, the big issue is housing and homelessness. For the younger generation, she says, there are not enough homes."I've got a son who is 40 and he is going to be homeless," she says."They go to the council and the council say 'it's first come, first served' and that, to me, is a bit unfair."You live here, you're born here, you work here, you're schooled here, and at the end of the day, they should have something for them."She says she knew the elections were taking place, but that she doesn't always vote, because: "I think you're voting for people and then you still don't get the help; they don't do what they say they will." 'The potholes are just horrendous' Kevin Arnold, 49, lives in nearby Rushden and says the big issue for him is potholes."It's just awful, as everyone knows in Northamptonshire. The potholes are just horrendous," he hit one on his way to Stansted Airport in the early hours of the morning last month, getting a puncture and only just catching his flight, thanks to Arnold would like to see a commitment to "proper infrastructure" for roads "to be resurfaced properly and not a quick fix, where they're just cheaply done just to fill the hole; last two or three months and then the hole is back again".He says he will be voting in May, but he has not yet decided who for. 'The place is dirty and run-down' Retired couple Ann and Robert Livingstone moved from Northampton to Wellingborough in issue for Mrs Livingstone, 71, is the empty shops and the state of the high street."All the shops are shut and what shops are open are cheap charity shops. The place is dirty; it's run-down... when we first moved here, it was such a lovely little town."Mr Livingstone, 78, has similar concerns."The banks are closing," he says. "I'm fortunate and can manage online banking but there's a lot of people my age who aren't able to deal with that."I'd like to see investment in a proper market like we used to have; a clean-up of the streets. We pay rates, but the council aren't on top of keeping the place tidy."Where's our money going? It's certainly not in Wellingborough." 'The town has been dying for about 20 years' Chris Cahill says he would like to see more done to improve Wellingborough town centre."I've worked in the town centre for 18 years and I've seen it go down and down," he says."Less shops want to be here. Everyone is moving to places like Rushden Lakes and it is making it harder for this town to thrive because there is not really much about."Mr Cahill, 35, who has lived in the town for 34 years, says the town has lost banks and shops, especially clothes says he would like to see incentives to make it "appealing" for businesses to come to Wellingborough."The town has been a dying town for about 20 years... we're classed as a market town, but we don't have one anymore," he says. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
