Farmer Wants A Wife: Producer claims hit Channel Seven show ‘won’t survive another season like the last’

A former producer of Channel Seven reality series Farmer Wants A Wife fears the show ‘won’t survive much longer’.

The insider slammed this year’s season of the dating show after fans suggested the series was ‘stepping’ to become more like Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight, as several farmers failed to find love.

“Farmer Wants Wife was very popular because it was less dramatic and I’m sure back in the day we focused more on finding a real wife for these farmers,” the ex-producer said. Yahoo lifestyle.

“I think the show should have stayed on its own path and avoided casting women who are there for the wrong reasons. Other shows already do that during fights and conflicts.

‘I hope they go for real love stories this time. Because I fear that the series will not survive a series like the last one.’

A former producer of Channel Seven reality series Farmer Wants A Wife has claimed the show ‘won’t survive much longer’

Last month, disgruntled FWAW fans criticized the show for its drastic changes, claiming it is “becoming more like MAFS.”

“I think the new producer is trying to make the show like MAFS,” one Facebook user wrote.

“They can edit it any way they want and make both the men and women into something other than what they are. All the kissing, etc., this year and the sexual innuendos seem more like MAFS than in previous seasons.

‘This really ruined the show. Like, I won’t keep watching it next year if it starts off like it did this year. The men and women used to be more natural, and that was the beauty of the show.”

The insider slammed this year’s season of the dating show after fans suggested the series was ‘stepping’ to become more like Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight, as several farmers failed to find love. Pictured: host Samantha Armytage

It also comes after Samantha brutally replaced longtime host Natalie Gruzlewski on the show.

Natalie, 47, led the dating show for its first eight seasons from 2007 to 2012, returning in 2020 and becoming a huge fan favorite.

However, last year she was replaced by former Sunrise star Samantha, 47, as main presenter and Natalie appeared in a more ‘scaled back’ role on the programme.

Samantha first joined the dating show as a ‘guest host’, but her minor role was then expanded as Natalie ‘scaled back’ her duties.

She took over hosting duties for FWAW in 2023, replacing Natalie – who still appeared on the show, but in a smaller role.

Natalie hosted her own segment called Nat’s Getaway during the 2023 season, with Sam “front and center” as the face of the franchise.

Looking at the comments section of posts shared on the show’s official Instagram, viewers argued that the series isn’t the “same” without Natalie at the forefront.

“Bring Nat back..” one wrote, while another added: “Is Natalie coming back? She’s so good.’

“Loved this show with Nat as host,” said a third, while another wrote: “Nat was GOAT, please bring her back!”

“Devastated it’s not @nataliegruzlewski – it’s not the same show anymore,” one person said.

Samantha Armytage brutally replaced longtime host Natalie Gruzlewski (pictured) on the show. Natalie, 47, led the show from 2007 to 2012, returning in 2020 and becoming a huge fan favourite. But last year she was replaced by Samantha as the main presenter