Farmer Wants A Wife viewers have called for Natalie Gruzlewski to return as the main host of the show after Samantha Armytage took her place.
Natalie, 47, helmed the popular Channel Seven dating show the first eight seasons from 2007 until 2012, and returned in 2020, becoming a firm fan favourite.
However, she was replaced by former Sunrise star Samantha, 47, as the main host last year as Natalie appeared in a more ‘scaled-back’ role on the programme.
Samantha is once again returning as the host for the upcoming 2024 series, with Natalie co-hosting, but fans have shared their dismay over the changes.
She has so far featured in much of the promotional material by herself, with fans sharing their confusion over Natalie’s absence.
Farmer Wants A Wife viewers have called for Natalie Gruzlewski to return as the main host of the show after Samantha Armytage took her place
Taking to the comments section of posts shared to the show’s official Instagram, viewers argued that the series isn’t ‘the same’ without Natalie at the forefront.
They wrote: ‘Bring back Nat..;’ ‘Is Natalie coming back? She is so good;’ ‘Loved this show with Nat hosting;’
‘Nat was GOAT, bring her back please!; ‘Devastated it’s not @nataliegruzlewski – it’s not the same show anymore.’
Channel Seven previously confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Natalie will be returning to the show in 2024 alongside Samantha as co-host.
‘The 2024 season is ready to roll, with more episodes, more farmers, and Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski on a quest to find our farmers their one true love,’ the network said in a statement.
Samantha first joined the dating show as a ‘guest host’, but her minor role was then expanded while Natalie ‘scaled back’ her duties.
Natalie was replaced by former Sunrise star Samantha (pictured), 47, as the main host last year as she instead appeared in a more ‘scaled-back’ role on the programme
Though they are expected to co-host this year, Samantha has so far featured in much of the promotional material by herself, with fans sharing their confusion over Natalie’s absence
She took over hosting duties for FWAW in 2023, replacing Natalie – who still appeared on the show but in a diminished role.
Within the first 15 minutes of the 2023 show, Natalie only featured in several frames to interview past couples, while Samantha was heavily featured as she introduced the new contestants.
Natalie presented her own segment called Nat’s Getaway during the 2023 season, with Sam ‘front and centre’ as the face of the franchise.
Set across farms in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, the 2024 season of the hit reality show will feature five strapping young farmers looking for love.
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