They’ve been the subject of romance rumours for months.

And photos of Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and Samantha Armytage on the set of The Golden Bachelor are only adding fuel to the saucy whispers.

Photos taken in March show Bear, 61, arriving at a paddock in Glenworth Valley for a group date, set to air on Monday night, with a bevy of glamorous contestants – only to get handsy with the show’s host Samantha, 49.

Bear and Samantha are seen riding up to the group on horses, before Bear jumped off and turned back to help Samantha dismount.

Bear then wrapped his arms around the blonde’s waist and lowered her onto the ground as she faced away from him.

Brushing off the close encounter, Samantha straightened up and addressed the contestants before leading her horse away.

Photos of Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, 61, and Samantha Armytage, 49, on the set of The Golden Bachelor back in March have added fuel to romance rumours

Bear and Samantha are seen riding up to the group on horses, before Bear jumped off and turned back to help Samantha dismount by wrapping his arms around her derriere

Brushing off the close encounter, Samantha straightened up and addressed the contestants before leading her horse away

Samantha dressed in chic riding attire for the scene, sporting an unbuttoned white shirt, grey trousers and brown riding boots

Samantha dressed in chic riding attire for the scene, sporting an unbuttoned white shirt, grey trousers and brown riding boots.

Meanwhile, hunky Bear wore a checked white shirt that clung to his muscular frame, paired with jeans.

The group date began with a champagne toast, before the contestants embarked on a short horse riding expedition together.

Later, Bear was spotted helping contestant Bianca Dye off her horse, wrapping his arm around her waist and playfully carrying her around.

Also spotted on the date was Abbie Chatfield’s mother, Laura, as well as horse enthusiast Lauren, who rode her horse in a skimpy bikini top.

Terri, Katrina and Kim were also spotted on the date.

It comes as romance rumours continue to surround Bear and Samantha.

The pair first sparked whispers of an off-screen romance after making their red carpet debut at the Logies, where their close rapport was noticed by attendees.

Hunky Bear meanwhile wore a checked white shirt that clung to his muscular frame, paired with jeans

The group date began with a champagne toast, before the contestants embarked on a short horse riding expedition together

Later, Bear was spotted helping contestant Bianca Dye off her horse, wrapping his arm around her waist and playfully carrying her around

Bianca giggled as Bear took her for a spin

Bear playfully spun around with the blonde in his arms

Also spotted on the date was Abbie Chatfield’s mother Laura, as well as horse enthusiast Lauren who rode her horse in a skimpy bikini top

Bear attended the Golden Bachelor premiere in Sydney on Monday, where he couldn’t help but gush about his co-star in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail.

‘She was sensational. She was great,’ Bear said of Samantha’s time hosting the inaugural season.

‘I used her as a mentor the whole way through and she said, “follow your heart,” which I did.’

However, when asked about all of the rumours regarding his relationship with the TV star, he was quick to put them to bed.

‘Yeah, well, that’s to be expected,’ he said of the speculation, adding: ‘Let’s just say they are rumours.’

The Golden Bachelor co-stars appeared to avoid being photographed together on Monday at the KIIS FM Studio in Sydney as speculation about their relationship continues to swirl.

The pair kept their interactions minimal, avoiding eye contact and conversation as they left The Kyle and Jackie O Show studios.

Last month, Samantha was forced to address rumours that she had got cosy with Bear after the pair’s red carpet debut at the Logies sparked whispers of an off-screen romance.

It comes as romance rumours continue to surround Bear and Samantha

The pair first sparked whispers of an off-screen romance after making their red carpet debut at the Logies , where their close rapport was noticed by attendees

Bear attended the Golden Bachelor premiere in Sydney on Monday where he couldn’t help but gush about his co-star in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail

‘She was sensational. She was great,’ Bear said of Samantha’s time hosting the inaugural season. ‘I used her as a mentor the whole way through and she said, “follow your heart,” which I did’

The Golden Bachelor co-stars meanwhile appeared to avoid being photographed together on Monday at the KIIS FM Studio in Sydney as speculation about their relationship continues to swirl

The pair kept their interactions minimal, avoiding eye contact and conversation as they left The Kyle and Jackie O Show studios

Last month, Samantha was forced to address rumours that she had got cosy with Bear after the pair’s red carpet debut at the Logies sparked whispers of an off-screen romance

Speaking on Nova’s Chrissie Swan Show, the Sunrise alum and new host of Channel Nine’s dating experiment laughed off suggestions she and the silver fox had become more than colleagues

Speaking on Nova’s Chrissie Swan Show, the Sunrise alum and new host of Channel Nine’s dating experiment laughed off suggestions she and the silver fox had become more than colleagues.

‘Well, you can’t host the show and then steal the Golden Bachelor. Hello. That wouldn’t be much fun would it?’ Sam quipped when asked if she’d ever considered taking advantage of her ‘staff discount.’