The twelfth season of The Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on 4 September 2022.
Natalie Gruzlewski returned as host, guiding five farmers on their journey to find love with eight contestants. Sam Armytage joined Gruzlewski as a special guest throughout the season. Halfway through the season, Armytage introduced two new contestants to each of the farmers.
Farmer Benjamin temporarily left the show after the death of his grandmother. While away, he was diagnosed with an undisclosed illness that forced him to exit the show for good.
The farmers Farmer Age Location Profession Ben Scowen 27 Wingham, NSW Dairy Farmer Benjamin Jackson 33 Guyra, NSW Sheep Farmer Harry Lloyd 24 Kyabram, VIC Sheep & Cattle Farmer Paige Marsh 27 Cassilis, NSW Sheep & Cattle Farmer Will Simpson 27 Berriwillock, VIC Crop & Sheep Farmer
Contestants
Ben's dates Name Age Hometown Occupation Eliminated Aleisha 'Leish' Mackail 31 Queensland Hospital Administrator Winner Kiani Olsen 24 New South Wales Beauty Therapist Runner-Up Maddison Lawn 25 New South Wales Visual Merchandiser Episode 10 Lauren Holmes 24 Victoria Vet Nurse Episode 8 (quit) Danni 27 New South Wales Vet Nurse Episode 7 Lisa Hands 32 New South Wales Salon Owner Episode 5 (quit) Renee Hamilton 29 New South Wales Recruitment Consultant Episode 3 Ashleigh Grant 23 New South Wales Social Media Manager Episode 1 Ashlea Dahlblom 33 Victoria Pilates Instructor Emily Madge 29 New South Wales Plant Operator Janika Armanno 32 New South Wales Communications Officer
Benjamin's dates Name Age Hometown Occupation Eliminated Erin Dore 32 Queensland Flower Farmer Episode 10 Hannah Gracey 29 Queensland Event Planner Lyndsay Dowsett 36 New South Wales Music Teacher Madelene 33 Victoria People and Culture Advisor Episode 9 Laura 34 New South Wales Medical Receptionist Episode 7 Jen 37 New South Wales Fitness Trainer Episode 5 Courtney Hopewell 33 New South Wales Interior Designer Episode 3 Brittani 30 New South Wales Nutritionist Episode 1 Diana Gyllen 34 New South Wales Model Hayley Holloway 28 Queensland Personal Assistant Molly Brown 37 Queensland Nurse Sophie Le Couteur 32 New South Wales Artist
Harry's dates Name Age Hometown Occupation Eliminated Tess Brookman 22 Queensland Psychology Student Winner Bronte Dunne 27 Queensland Insurance Claims Specialist Runner-Up Rommi Chaka 24 New South Wales Retail Manager Episode 10 Isabella 22 New South Wales Ski Lift Operator Episode 8 Bec 26 Queensland Account Manager Episode 7 Gabrielle Dowd 23 Queensland Senior Property Manager Episode 5 Elise Clements 22 South Australia Artist Episode 3 Alex Uren 23 Victoria Equine Learning Practitioner Episode 1 Gabby 22 Victoria Social Worker Georgia Twyford 22 Victoria Podiatry Student Natalie 23 Queensland Hairdresser
Paige's dates Name Age Hometown Occupation Eliminated Ayden Holmes 34 New South Wales Builder Episode 12 Cody Luff 27 New South Wales Underground Driller Dylan Youd 29 Victoria Carpenter Episode 7 Glen Payne 26 New South Wales Carpenter James Flynn 30 Victoria Electrician Episode 5 (quit) Marty Bird 36 New South Wales Handyman Episode 3 (quit) Chris Winspear 31 New South Wales Writer Episode 2 Ged Blum 33 Victoria Fitter and Turner Josh Huxtable 27 Australian Capital Territory Demolition Contractor Sam Graham 35 Queensland Carpenter Spiros Agathos 25 New South Wales Gym Owner
Will's dates Name Age Hometown Occupation Eliminated Jessica Cova 25 Queensland Dental Nurse Winner Madi Simpson 25 Victoria Legal Assistant Runner-Up Holly Fowler 23 Tasmania Account Manager Episode 10 Tiana 27 Victoria Events Manager Episode 7 Alicia Galloway 24 Victoria Hairdresser Episode 5 Keeley Smart 24 Victoria Personal Assistant Episode 4 (quit) Sahara McLellan 25 Australian Capital Territory Maritime Personnel Operator Episode 3 Ariel Chu 25 Victoria Events Manager Episode 1 Katelyn 23 Victoria Beauty Educator Zoe Dawes 23 Queensland Animal Nutritionist
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