Channel Nine has dropped its first look at The Golden Bachelor.
The new series will be fronted by widower Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, a silver-haired father-of-three who has spent years working in senior roles across the corporate world.
The teaser opens with Bear sharing his heartbreak, telling viewers that the love of his life passed away 14 years ago.
‘Deep down no one can replace her, but I think I’m ready to find my next love story,’ he says.
The emotional first-look introduces Bear alongside 20 glamorous women from across the country, all vying for his attention.
‘I felt butterflies,’ one contestant gushes. Another jokes nervously: ‘Hopefully it’s not the menopause.’
Channel Nine has dropped it’s first look at The Golden Bachelor. The new series will be fronted by widower Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, a silver-haired father-of-three who has spent years working in senior roles across the corporate world. (Pictured)
The teaser opens with Bear sharing his heartbreak, telling viewers that the love of his life passed away 14 years ago
The promo teases a colourful group of women determined to catch Bear’s eye – including one who calls herself a ‘warrior princess’ and another who teaches him to ‘shake the bum’.
Sam Armytage will host the debut season, which was filmed earlier this year in Sydney.
Bear was spotted shooting scenes in March, piloting a retro Italian speedboat across Sydney Harbour before meeting the women who would compete for his heart.
Among the contestants is TV and radio personality Bianca Dye, 51, best known for her long-running radio career. She currently co-hosts a breakfast show on Queensland’s Sea FM 90.9.
Another hopeful is believed to be Queenslander Lauren George, who was seen arriving on set in hair rollers and full glam makeup.
Friends of Bear say he’s finally ready to take a leap into romance after years of encouragement from his inner circle.
‘Bear is always complaining that his boys are saying he’s bringing around the wrong kind of girls that are just too young and hot for him,’ a friend told Daily Mail Australia.
‘We were always saying he needed to be put on a show like MAFS, so seeing him up for the Bachelor role is no surprise.’
The emotional first look introduces Bear alongside 20 glamorous women
‘I felt butterflies,’ one contestant gushed
The promo teases a colourful group of women determined to catch Bear’s eye – including one who calls herself a ‘warrior princess’ and another who teaches him to ‘shake the bum’.
Sam Armytage will host the debut season, which was filmed earlier this year in Sydney
Among the contestants is TV and radio personality Bianca Dye, 51, best known for her long-running radio career. She currently co-hosts a breakfast show on Queensland’s Sea FM 90.9
Producers promise a more mature, heartfelt take on the long-running dating franchise, with Bear bringing a lifetime of love and loss to the screen.
‘He’s not your usual reality TV type,’ an insider said.
‘He’s charming, intelligent and has really lived a full life. He’s been through love, loss and now he’s ready to open his heart again. Women are going to adore him.’
The Golden Bachelor has been a smash hit in the US, and fans have been clamouring for an Australian edition since its premiere.
Golden Bachelor Australia will air soon on Channel Nine and 9Now.
