As Season 15 winds to a close, The Farmer Wants a Wife has cemented itself as one of Australia’s most successful reality dating shows. With 11 marriages, nine long-term relationships, and 27 babies credited to the series, it’s proven to be a genuine matchmaker.
Thinking of throwing your name in the ring? Here’s all you need to know to get cast in Season 16.
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The Farmer Wants a Wife (or FWAW) pairs rural farmers with city-based singles looking for love – and a potential tree change. Adapted from the UK format, the show first aired Down Under in 2007 and has since become a staple of Aussie reality TV. After a few breaks and revivals, it’s now firmly back on screens with Natalie Gruzlewski (Getaway) returning as host.
Each season follows a group of eligible farmers as they meet a selection of prospective partners. They kick off with introductions and speed dates, followed by on-farm stays, romantic one-on-ones, group activities, and emotional farewells.
FWAW, however, offers a unique spin on the traditional Bachelor-style dating show: mixing in the very real challenges of life on a working farm. Potential partners must vie for the farmer’s heart and adapt to rural living. All this to say: Expect early mornings, abundant animal interactions, and permanently mud-covered attire.
Casting for The Farmer Wants a Wife is overseen by Eureka Productions, which is also behind the hit game show The Floor. No casting lead has been named for Season 16, but Sarah Lawther (Survivor) and Catherine Cantwell (The Assembly) were key players in casting Seasons 14 and 15, respectively.
“The stats don’t lie: This show works. Your chances of finding love are high, and this could really change your life,” says Judy Smart, a supervising executive producer at Eureka, reflecting the team’s desire to cast for authentic connections, not just TV presence.
Applications are now open for Season 16, which is scheduled to shoot from October to mid-December 2025, with a reunion shoot in January 2026.
Farmers can apply by completing a short online form, including basic contact info, two recent photos, and a brief description of your farm, personality, and any circumstances that may compromise your ability to participate. At this stage, potential partners only need to register their interest.
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To be eligible, applicants must be at least 21 years old and either an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You may also want to revisit recent seasons on 7plus – not just to see what producers respond to, but to ensure that the show’s pace and values align with your own.
When completing your application, lean into the things that set you apart – personal traits, life experiences, and everything in between. Whether you’re a farmer looking for love or a partner open to a rural future, producers want to see real people with a strong sense of character.
Looking for other ways to build a presence in the Australian entertainment industry? Check out our guides to the casting directors and acting agencies you should know. Make sure your headshots and showreel are up to scratch too. In the meantime, why not gain some on-set experience by working as an extra on a film or series? Everyone starts somewhere – and today’s stand-in actors may well be tomorrow’s famous faces.