Viewers have savaged Samantha Armytage’s outfit during the season premiere of Farmer Wants A Wife.
Despite a whole host of women competing for the hearts of the Seven reality TV hit’s latest range of farmers, it was the host’s elaborate pink outfit that stole the show on Sunday night.
‘Sam’s stylist did her dirty #FarmerAU,’ commented one viewer on X, in reference to Samantha’s on-screen wardrobe.
Further criticism came as another social media user compared Armytage’s attire to a bathroom doll adornment, joking, ‘Sam looking like she should be atop a toilet.’
The former Sunrise host was also likened to Holly Hobbie, with an illustration shared alongside the comment, ‘What is Samantha wearing??? She looks like Holly Hobbie!’
Farmer Wants A Wife viewers have called for Natalie Gruzlewski to return as the main host of the show after Samantha Armytage took her place
Audiences took to X, formally known as Twitter, to voice their opinions on the show’s refreshed look under Samantha’s stewardship on Sunday
‘Sam’s stylist did her dirty #FarmerAU,’ voiced a second about Samantha’s on-screen wardrobe were less than flattering
Further criticism came as another Twitter user compared Armytage’s attire to a bathroom doll adornment, stating, ‘Sam looking like she should be atop a toilet’
The former Sunrise host was also likened to Holly Hobbie, with an illustration shared alongside the comment, ‘What is Samantha wearing??? She looks like Holly Hobbie!’
The image depicted a character known for her patchwork and prairie dresses, hinting at a perceived old-fashioned and out-of-place fashion choice for Samantha on the show.
Viewers also called for Natalie Gruzlewski to return as the main host of the show after Armytage took her place.
Natalie, 47, helmed the popular Channel Seven dating show the first eight seasons from 2007 until 2012, and returned in 2020, becoming a firm fan favourite.
However, she was replaced by former Sunrise star Samantha as the main host last year as Natalie appeared in a more ‘scaled-back’ role on the programme.
‘That’s one of the reason’s I won’t be watching FWAW,’ one disgruntled fan wrote underneath a photo of Armytage.
This isn’t the first time fans have called for Natalie to return as host.
Taking to the comments section of posts shared to the show’s official Instagram, viewers argued that the series isn’t ‘the same’ without Natalie at the forefront.
‘Bring back Nat..,’ one wrote as another added: ‘Is Natalie coming back? She is so good.’
‘Loved this show with Nat hosting,’ a third said while another wrote: ‘Nat was GOAT, bring her back please!’
‘Devastated it’s not @nataliegruzlewski – it’s not the same show anymore,’ one said.
Natalie was replaced by former Sunrise star Samantha (pictured), 47, as the main host last year as she instead appeared in a more ‘scaled-back’ role on the programme
Channel Seven previously confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Natalie will be returning to the show in 2024 alongside Samantha as co-host.
‘The 2024 season is ready to roll, with more episodes, more farmers, and Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski on a quest to find our farmers their one true love,’ the network said in a statement.
Samantha first joined the dating show as a ‘guest host’, but her minor role was then expanded while 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 diminished role.
Within the first 15 minutes of the 2023 show, Natalie only featured in several frames to interview past couples, while Samantha was heavily featured as she introduced the new contestants.
Natalie presented her own segment called Nat’s Getaway during the 2023 season, with Sam ‘front and centre’ as the face of the franchise.
Set across farms in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, the 2024 season of the hit reality show will feature five strapping young farmers looking for love.
Though they are expected to co-host this year, Samantha has so far featured in much of the promotional material by herself, with fans sharing their confusion over Natalie’s absence
