You Won’t Believe This Lineup! Meet the Remarkable Ladies Searching for Love on The Golden Bachelor 2025

Who will steal Bear’s heart?

The Golden Bachelor Australia is ushering in a new era of dating reality TV, and the contestants may just be the most important part.

While we are thrilled to watch Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden offer a rose to his desired contestants, the impressive lineup of women are hard to ignore.

From property managers, school teachers, interior designers and doctors, Channel Nine has found some remarkable women! One is even the mother of television host, radio presenter, podcast host and ex-Bachelor contestant, Abbie Chatfield!

The Golden Bachelor premieres in 2025 with Samantha Armytage as host. To meet the contestants, continue scrolling.

Meet The Golden Bachelor 2025 contestants:

Elizete

54, Property Manager, NSW

Elizete is passionate, confident and a self-proclaimed warrior princess. She hopes to find someone tall, athletic, unafraid to take the lead, and cherish her into the golden years.

Bianca

51, Radio Personality, QLD

As a radio personality, Bianca isn’t afraid to say a witty one-liner.

She dreams of spontaneous road trips with a partner who is kind, compassionate, and funny.

Laura

64, Primary School Teacher

Vivacious Laura was inspired to join The Golden Bachelor after her daughter, Abbie Chatfield searched for love on The Bachelor.

Laura hopes to find someone who appreciates her for who she is.

Shamse

60, Interior Designer, VIC

Shamse is a force to be reckoned with.

Roughly 18 months ago, Shamse lost her partner – whom she cared for until his final moments. She is ready to find someone like her and cherishes heartfelt conversations.

Kim

60, Doctor, QLD

Doctor and mother, Kim reveals she has been widowed twice. In this journey, she became resilient, strong and found purpose.

Kim is a passionate romantic and hopes to find someone who can match her energy.

Gera

52, Real Estate Business Owner, WA

Gera is on a mission to prove you can still be sexy over 50.

She hopes to find someone who matches her ambition and passion for life.

Angela

52, Psychotherapist, VIC

Angela is a romantic who adores old-school values, but with a modern mindset.

After her second marriage ended, she returned to school and earned a double degree in psychology and counselling.

Catherine

56, Interior Designer, NSW

After her second divorce, Catherine was determined to rebuild her confidence and turned to body building.

Catherine believes in a fairy-tale romance and is stepping into this new chapter with an open heart.

Janette

61, Pilates Studio Owner, VIC

This season’s sweetheart is Janette, a devoted mother, grandmother and owner of a successful Pilates studio.

She hopes to find a supportive partner, who is eager for adventure.

Katrina

55, NICU Nurse, QLD

Katrina has a wicked sense of humour and an infectious approach to life.

She is describes herself as fun, fabulous and gregarious. She hopes to find someone who brings laughter, kindness and a spark of excitement to her life.

Lauren

60, Dressage Team Manager, QLD

Lauren describes herself as poised, confident and entirely unique.

After two relationships ended in betrayal, she hopes to find someone loyal, ambitious and loves adventure.

Nicolette

55, Singer, NSW

Nicolette is the kind of woman who leaves a lasting impression! She has spent her life travelling the world as a singer songwriter.

Her main concern is that men her age won’t want to date a woman with a young child. The singer has a seven year old son, and has been married twice.

Pip

60, Hoist Operator, VIC

Stylish and effortlessly charming, Pip may just steal the audience’s attention away from Bear!

After realising life is too short to be unhappy, she left her marriage and her career as a graphic designer.

Shana

60, Retired Education Sales Executive, NSW

Born in Serbia and raised in Sydney, Shana is eager to find a partner to explore the next chapter with.

She is looking for someone who values connection, laughter and emotional depth.

Sunny

58, CEO, NSW

Sunny is a resilient and ambitious woman working in IT and built her own software firm.

After overcoming heartbreak and a battle with breast cancer, Sunny has a renewed appreciation for love, family, and happiness.

Hamidah

60, Disability Support Worker, NSW

Hamidah learnt to stand on her own two feet at a very young age. Heading into the Bachelor mansion, Hamidah is hopeful she’ll find love after a bumpy journey – having been married three times.

Jan

66, Age Transformation Coach, NSW

Elegant Jan is vibrant, independent, and selective about who she lets into her inner circle.

She hopes to find someone who is a genuine, kind and loyal partner.

Jane

60, Interior Designer, NSW

Jane has experienced her fair share of heartbreaks, yet she still believes in love. Jane values a deep connection, old-fashioned romance and a relationship built on respect, loyalty and joy.