The Bachelor (Australian TV series)

The Bachelor Australia is an Australian reality television adaptation of the U.S. series of the same name. The series, hosted by Osher Günsberg, first premiered on Network 10 on 8 September 2013.[1][2]

For the most recent season, see The Bachelor (Australian season 7).

The Bachelor Australia
Also known asThe Bachelor
GenreReality
Presented byOsher Günsberg
Country of originAustralia
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes113
Production
Production location(s)
Running time60–90 minutes (including commercials)
Production company(s)
Release
Original networkNetwork 10
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV) (2016–present)
Audio formatStereo
Original release8 September 2013 (2013-09-08) –
present
Chronology
Related showsThe Bachelorette Australia
Bachelor in Paradise Australia
External links
Website

On 19 November 2013, The Bachelor was officially renewed for a second season, which premiered on 30 July 2014.[3][4] In November 2014, a third season was confirmed,[5] which premiered on 29 July 2015.

On 17 September 2015, the series was renewed for a fourth season,[6] which premiered on 27 July 2016.[7] In addition, it was announced in November 2015 that unlike the previous three seasons which were produced by Shine Australia, season four would be produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production.[8]

On 16 September 2016, the series was renewed for a fifth season, which premiered on 26 July 2017.[9]

Plot

The season revolves around a single bachelor and a pool of romantic interests, which could include a potential wife for the bachelor. The conflicts in the series, both internal and external, stem from the elimination-style format of the show. Early in the season, the bachelor goes on large group dates with the women, with the majority of women eliminated during rose ceremonies. As the season progresses, women are also eliminated on single dates, elimination two-on-one dates and in cocktail parties. The process culminates with hometown visits to the families of the final four women, overnight dates, should they choose to accept, at exotic locations with the final three women, and interaction with the bachelor's family with the final two women. In some cases, the bachelor proposes to his final selection.

Elimination process

Single Date

The bachelor and one woman go on a date. The bachelor is given a chance to get to know the woman on a more personal level, and the dates are usually very intimate. If the date goes well and the bachelor wishes to spend more time with the woman or get to know them further, he may present them with a rose at the date. This means that during the rose ceremony at the end of each episode, she will be safe and there will be no chance of her going home.

Group Date

The bachelor and a group of women participate in an activity. Sometimes the activity takes the form of a competition, with the winner or winners spending more time with the bachelor. The bachelor typically presents a rose to the woman who makes the best impression during the group date.

Rose Ceremony

The women who have not been eliminated stand in rows at one end of the room, and the bachelor faces them. The bachelor has a tray with roses. The bachelor takes a rose and calls a woman by name. The woman steps forward, and the bachelor asks, "Will you accept this rose?" The woman accepts, takes the rose, and makes her way to the other side of the room (where all the women who have been given a rose are required to stand.) When there is one rose remaining, host Osher Günsberg tells the bachelor, "When you're ready." After all roses are distributed, the host tells the women who did not receive a rose to "please take some time to say goodbye."

Hometown Visits

The bachelor visits the home towns and families of each of the four remaining women. At the rose ceremony, one woman is eliminated, leaving three. Another episode airs before the final rose ceremony, leaving two women.

The Finale

The two remaining women separately meet with the bachelor's family. At the end of the episode, the bachelor will reveal their true love to the woman of his choice and will often propose to her. That woman is said to be the winner of The Bachelor.

Criticism

The show has been subjected to allegations of sexism, in relation to its hyper-sexualised and stereotypical portrayal of women. This feminist reading of the show has prompted an ironic following, which has also manifested online through humorous columns and episode reviews.[10]

Seasons
Season Original run Bachelor Profile Winner Runner-up Proposal Still together
1 8 September – 20 November 2013 Tim Robards[11] Age: 30
Location: Sydney
Profession: Chiropractor and Model		 Anna Heinrich Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith No Yes
Robards chose to enter into a relationship with Heinrich and presented her with a diamond ring.[12] On 24 May 2017, the couple announced via their Instagram social networking accounts they had become engaged.[13] On 7 June 2018, they were married in a ceremony in Manduria, Italy.
2 30 July – 2 October 2014 Blake Garvey[14] Age: 31
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Profession: Real Estate Auctioneer		 Samantha "Sam" Frost Lisa Hyde Yes No
Garvey proposed to Frost, which she accepted. On 6 October 2014, it was reported that Garvey had ended the relationship and that he and Frost were no longer engaged, with Frost stating she was "completely blindsided" by his decision.[15] During an interview with Carrie Bickmore on The Project, Garvey declined to answer whether or not he was involved with anyone else, however on 10 October 2014, it was reported that Garvey was in a relationship with second runner-up Louise Pillidge.[16] Garvey confirmed to Woman's Day that he and Pillidge were dating and that he had broken up with Frost two weeks before the finale aired,[17] while Frost eventually went on to star in the first season of The Bachelorette Australia.[18] Garvey and Pillidge announced their break-up on 18 April 2016, after 18 months together.[19]
3 29 July – 17 September 2015 Sam Wood[20] Age: 34
Location: Melbourne
Profession: Business Owner and Fitness Guru		 Snezana Markoski Lana Jeavons-Fellows No Yes
Wood chose to enter into a relationship with Markoski and presented her with a promise ring.[21] On 14 December 2015, the couple announced via their Instagram social networking accounts they had become engaged.[22] They welcomed their first child together, Willow, on 8 October 2017,[23] and their second, Charlie, on 23 July 2019.[24] They got married on 29 November 2018.[25]
4 27 July – 15 September 2016 Richie Strahan[26] Age: 31
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Profession: Rope Access Technician		 Alexandra "Alex" Nation Nikki Gogan No No
Strahan chose to enter into a relationship with Nation and presented her with a promise ring.[27] On 7 August 2017, it was revealed that Strahan and Nation had ended their relationship.[28]
5 26 July – 14 September 2017 Matty Johnson[29] Age: 30
Location: Sydney
Profession: Marketing Manager		 Laura Byrne Elise Stacy No Yes
Johnson chose to enter into a relationship with Byrne and presented her with a promise ring.[30] On 15 December 2018, the couple announced via their social media accounts that they were expecting their first child together in June 2019, after suffering a miscarriage earlier in 2018.[31] On 28 April 2019, they announced that they had become engaged.[32] They welcomed their first child together, Marlie-Mae, on 19 June 2019.[33]
6 15 August – 4 October 2018 Nick Cummins[34] Age: 30
Location: Sydney
Profession: Former Professional Rugby Player		 N/A Brittany Hockley
Sophie Tieman		 No N/A
Cummins chose Tieman and Hockley as the two finalists. He rejected them both in the finale.[35]
7 31 July – 19 September 2019 Matt Agnew[36] Age: 31
Location: Melbourne
Profession: Astrophysicist		 Chelsie McLeod Abbie Chatfield No No
Agnew chose to enter into a relationship with McLeod and offered her a 'memory ring' as a token to commemorate their time together on the show.[37] On 17 November 2019, the couple announced via their Instagram social networking accounts they had split.[38]
8 Locky Gilbert[39] Age: 30
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Profession: Adventure Tour Guide		 To be announced
Production of the season has been suspended during the third week of filming due to the coronavirus pandemic

Ratings
Season Episodes Premiere Finale Ref
Premiere date Premiere
ratings		 Rank Finale date Finale ratings
(Grand final)		 Rank Finale ratings
(Winner announced)		 Rank
1 13 8 September 2013 (2013-09-08) 0.669 #11 20 November 2013 (2013-11-20) 1.016 #4 1.186 #1 [40][41]
2 20 30 July 2014 (2014-07-30) 0.692 #12 2 October 2014 (2014-10-02) 1.026 #3 1.374 #1 [42][43]
3 16 29 July 2015 (2015-07-29) 0.846 #6 17 September 2015 (2015-09-17) 1.228 #2 1.482 #1 [44][45]
4 16 27 July 2016 (2016-07-27) 0.882 #5 15 September 2016 (2016-09-15) 1.103 #3 1.324 #1 [46][47]
5 16 26 July 2017 (2017-07-26) 0.846 #5 14 September 2017 (2017-09-14) 0.980 #3 1.116 #1 [48][49]
6 16 15 August 2018 (2018-08-15) 0.940 #4 4 October 2018 (2018-10-04) 1.009 #2 1.241 #1 [50][51]
7 16 31 July 2019 (2019-07-31) 0.828 #5 19 September 2019 (2019-09-19) 0.936 #2 1.170 #1 [52][53]

Spin-offs

On 14 November 2014, it was announced that Network Ten had commissioned the spin-off series The Bachelorette Australia.[5] It was revealed in October 2015 that Network Ten were exploring launching local adaptations of some of the Bachelor spin-off programs including After the Rose, Bachelor Pad, and Bachelor in Paradise.[54] In October 2017, Network Ten officially confirmed that a local adaptation of Bachelor in Paradise Australia will go into production and the first season premiered in 2018.[55]

Broadcast

In New Zealand, The Bachelor airs on Bravo TV under the title The Bachelor Australia.[56]

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