TV personality Samantha Armytage has teased a huge new hosting role after leaving Farmer Wants a Wife Australia.
In August, Samantha announced her decision to leave Channel Seven after 20 years, and in September, rumours began to swirl that she’d be the perfect host for Nine’s new show,The Golden Bachelor Australia.
And it seems they were on the money! According to The Daily Telegraph, rumour has it that the 48-year-old has jumped ship to Channel Nine and signed a contract to host the dating show.
Per the outlet, her deal is worth a “significant amount”, with insiders claiming her contract with Seven is believed to have ended.
Samantha Armytage confirms news of jumping ship to Channel Nine
On October 20, the former Sunrise host seemed to confirm the news on The Daily Telegraph‘s official TikTok account.
When asked if it was true that she’d signed with Nine, she responded: “Watch this space. Exciting times ahead.”
@dailytelegraph We caught up with #SamanthaArmytage at #TheEverest, and asked if she has signed with #Channel9 👀 #tv #channel7 #australiantv ♬ original sound – The Daily Telegraph
It comes after Yahoo Lifestyle reported that Sonia Kruger was also in the running to host The Golden Bachelor.
What else do we know about The Golden Bachelor Australia?
The Bachelor for single seniors was first introduced in the US in 2023. It followed Gerry Turner, 72, on his quest for love and won over the hearts of American reality TV fans.
And now, Australia’s very own rendition of the hit show will be coming to Nine in 2025. Woohoo!
And it’s a far cry from the OG version of the show. In November 2023, the Daily Mail revealed that The Golden Bachelor would move away from the drama the OG franchise is famous for.
“They’re setting the stage for a show that’s less about high-drama antics and more about genuine connection and companionship,” one insider dished. And it sounds refreshing!
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