EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Armytage has made her grand return to TV for a very special show – The Golden Bachelor.

In an unseen interview the host says the series will be unlike any TV love story you’ve ever seen before.

“You will all be familiar with the original format of The Bachelor, so The Golden Bachelor is the that heritage brand but we’re moving it forward to the golden years,” Sam said of the show’s point of difference.

“We have found some wonderful, smart, sassy women in their 50s and 60s looking for love again in the second act of their lives.

“And we have one gorgeous golden bachelor Bear who these ladies will meet, and hopefully a wonderful love story.”
Samantha Armytage joins as the host of The Golden Bachelor. (Nine)
While Sam’s role is host, she’s also a wing woman to Bear and they’ve grown close during his quest for love.

“[Bear] has known so much grief he is an extraordinary man and I think Australia will love getting to know him,” she said.

“I know I’ve loved getting to know him, he’s really special. We were very lucky to find him.”

What Sam thinks makes The Golden Bachelor “a standout” is that the participants all have “life experience and are genuinely look for love”.

“They have amazing stories to tell and they’ve really lived some experiences,” she said.

“Some of them have children and grandchildren so they know what life’s about and they know what they want now and there’s a real power in that.

“There’s quite a few differences with this show, so it’s very exciting.”
Meet Bear. (Nine)

What is the premise of The Golden Bachelor?

After its massive success in the United States, this beloved series is now set to make hearts flutter across Australia, inviting viewers to witness a modern twist on romance for the golden years.

In this heart-warming series, one charming Golden Bachelor embarks on a heartfelt journey to find a soulmate, with host Samantha Armytage guiding him every step of the way as he seeks a partner who can share the joys and adventures of life’s later chapters.

The women looking for love bring a wealth of life experience, having navigated relationships, loss, and laughter. Each of them is ready to embrace new possibilities and ignite a lasting connection.