Fans call for Liam Hemsworth to front the next season of The Bachelor

‘The whole of Australia would apply!’ Fans call for Liam Hemsworth to star on the next season of The Bachelor following his split with Miley Cyrus

Fans are demanding that Liam Hemsworth lead the next season of The Bachelor following his split from wife Miley Cyrus.

The campaign is picking up steam on Twitter and Facebook, where adoring fans of the youngest Hemsworth brother are calling for him to follow in Matt Agnew’s footsteps on the next season of the reality TV dating series.

‘I’d come in like a wrecking ball,’ one Facebook fan exclaimed, clearly quoting Miley’s hit single of the same name.

Will you accept this rose? Fans are demanding that Liam Hemsworth lead the next season of The Bachelor following his split from Miley Cyrus

‘The whole of Australia would apply,’ gushed another.

While Aussie fans are keen to see Liam front the next season of the Channel 10 show, American viewers want the 29-year-old on their version of The Bachelor.

‘Petitioning for Liam Hemsworth to be the next Bachelor. @BachelorABC, make it happen!’ one fan tweeted, referencing the American ABC network that The Bachelor airs on.

‘Anyone else think Liam Hemsworth should be the new bachelor??’ tweeted another.

Move over, Matt! The current season of The Bachelor Australia is fronted by Matt Agnew

Move over, Matt! The current season of The Bachelor Australia is fronted by Matt Agnew

The brokenhearted star finally addressed his split from wife Miley on social media on Tuesday.

The Hunger Games actor shared a photo to Instagram of a beach at sunset alongside a brief caption addressed to his fans after it was claimed that they have been separated for months.

He penned: ‘Hi all. Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward… Peace and Love.’

It's over: Miley and Liam confirmed their shock split this week, with Miley announcing the news first via People magazine

It’s over: Miley and Liam confirmed their shock split this week, with Miley announcing the news first via People magazine 

Liam’s post comes two days after Miley, 26, issued a statement via her publicist to People magazine, in which she confirmed the break-up. 

‘Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time. Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers,’ the statement read.

‘They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.’ 

'Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward': Liam addressed the split on Tuesday

‘Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward’: Liam addressed the split on Tuesday 

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