The Bachelor (Australian TV series)

The Bachelor
Genre Reality
Presented by Osher Günsberg
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of series 2
No. of episodes 15 (as of 30 July 2014)
Broadcast
Original channel Network Ten
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original run 8 September 2013 – present
Chronology
Related shows The Bachelor (U.S.)
External links
Website

The Bachelor (or sometimes The Bachelor Australia) is an Australian version of the American reality television series adapted from the same name. The series, produced by Shine Australia,[1] premiered on Network Ten on September 8, 2013 and is hosted by Osher Günsberg.[2][3]

The Bachelor was officially renewed for a second season on November 19, 2013.[4] The program was renewed for two editions for 2014, a third season of The Bacholor and a female lead The Bachelorette edition of the program.[5]

Plot

The series revolves around a single bachelor (deemed eligible) 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 one-on-one dates and on elimination two-on-one dates. The process culminates with hometown visits to the families of the final few 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 many cases, the bachelor proposes to his final selection.

The bachelor for season one was Tim Robards, aged 30, a Sydney chiropractor.

The bachelor for season two is Blake Garvey, aged 31, a Perth real estate auctioneer.

The bachelor for season three is Sam Wood, aged 34, a Tasmanian business owner and fitness guru.[6]

Seasons

Season Premiered Bachelor Profile Winner Runner(s)-Up Proposal
1 September 8, 2013 Tim Robards Chiropractor and model Anna Heinrich Rochelle Emmanuel-Smith No
Robards chose to enter into a relationship with Heinrich and presented her with a diamond ring.[7] As of April 2015, Robards and Heinrich are still together and both went on to appear in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[8]
2 July 30, 2014 Blake Garvey Real estate auctioneer Samantha Frost Lisa Hyde Yes
Garvey proposed to Frost in South Africa, to which she accepted. Before the finale aired, Network Ten had cancelled all media interviews, leading to speculation the winner would decline a marriage proposal.[9] On October 6, 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.[10] During an interview with Carrie Bickmore on The Project, Garvey declined to answer wether or not he was involved with anyone else. On October 10, 2014, it was reported that Garvey was in a relationship with second runner-up Louise Pillidge.[11] 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.[12]
3 2015 Sam Wood[6] Business owner and fitness guru TBD TBD TBD

International distribution

The Bachelor is broadcast primarily on its Australian broadcast network Network Ten.

Country Network Title
 New Zealand TV2 The Bachelor Australia[13]

References

  1. ↑ "The Bachelor - About". TenPlay. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (28 August 2013). "Airdate: The Bachelor". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  3. ↑ Knox, David (18 July 2013). "Osher Günsberg to host The Bachelor". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  4. ↑ Knox, David (19 November 2013). "TEN Upfronts: Sport, Kylie Kwong, and 6pm entertainment". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Knox, David (14 November 2014). "TEN 2015 highlights: Celebrity, Drama, Sport.". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Knox, David (16 March 2015). "TEN gets Wood with Bachelor Sam". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (21 November 2013). "Bachelor Tim chooses Anna". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (10 February 2015). "Bachelor’s Tim & Anna intrude on Celebrity jungle". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  9. ↑ Knox, David (3 October 2014). "Blake proposes to Sam (and then disappears from view)". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (6 October 2014). "Bachelor bust-up: “The chemistry changed”". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  11. ↑ Knox, David (10 October 2014). "Bachelor Blake in “confirmed” relationship with Louise". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  12. ↑ Knox, David (20 October 2014). "Blake and Louise …is there anything left to tell?". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "The Bachelor Australia - Australian Reality Dating series on TV2". TVNZ. Retrieved 17 March 2015.