There’s a new twist being introduced for Farmer Wants A Wife 2026, and some fans are furious. The reality TV show has upped the ante over the past few years, making storylines more dramatic and MAFS-like. From the Honesty Box challenge to introducing intruders, it seems like Channel Seven is chasing ratings like never before.
Casting for Farmer Wants A Wife 2026 is now well underway, and it appears the Aussie show could be including Farmers from across the ditch. Producers approached a popular Facebook group called NZ Farming, which has over 261,000 followers, to make a callout for any interested Kiwi farmers.
“Been having a yarn with our mates across the ditch that make Farmer Wants A Wife, and they want to cast their nets wider to find the most eligible bachelors here in New Zealand. Head to the website to find out more or to dob in a hard-working friend that needs a nudge in the right direction,” the post reads.
The post has had over 500 comments, with many Kiwis tagging farmers who could be perfect for the show. But do Aussies actually want to see some Kiwis flooding in with their sheep? And logistically, how would that work?
Fans criticise Farmer Wants A Wife NZ twist
Some fans have slammed the new twist, with one saying Kiwis should start Farmer Wants A Wife New Zealand if they’re so desperate to jump on board.
“Farmer Wants A Wife is all about ‘Aussie farmers’, let’s keep it right here. I say no to New Zealanders; they can start one of their own over there. Gosh, leave something for just us Aussies FFS,” they said.
“They need to employ country people to scout, not city people. That’s the problem. City people have no idea. Go to the country bars and races… there’s stacks [in Australia], they’re just looking in the wrong places,” another added.
However, some believe it could be exactly what the show needs.
“Judging by this season’s pick of the crop, I think scouting from another country is what’s needed,” a fan joked.
“No hard-working Aussie Farmer is going to go on Farmer Wants A Wife,” another pointed out. “Most Farmers’ wives are country girls and I really don’t think too many Farmers really want to find their wife on television. I’ve been a farm secretary for over thirty years, Farmers are very choosy.”
Considering Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 produced four successful couples who are still together today, it won’t be too hard to convince some Kiwi blokes to give it a go. Who knows, maybe it will spice things up in a good way — we’ll just have to wait and see.
You can watch Farmer Wants A Wife on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
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