Farmer Wants a Wife star Sam Messina admits his mum helps him choose his dates

One of the stars of the upcoming season of Farmer Wants a Wife has made an unusual admission about how he selects his dates.

Sam Messina, 25, said any woman he sets his sights on will have to meet the approval of his mother, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph on Sunday.

‘Her opinion means a lot to me because mum knows who I am,’ said the sheep and crop farmer. 

Mummy’s boy: Sam Messina, 25, said any woman he sets his sights on will have to meet the approval of his mother, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph on Sunday

The hunk, who hails from Canowindra, NSW, added that his mother ‘knows I want a relationship that will take me right to the end, a best friend, a lover’.

Messina also lamented his misfortune when it comes to dating apps, claiming his remote location meant a dearth of suitable Tinder matches. 

He called the process ‘slow and painful’.

Picky: 'Her opinion means a lot to me because mum knows who I am,' said the sheep and crop farmer

Picky: ‘Her opinion means a lot to me because mum knows who I am,’ said the sheep and crop farmer

Ticking the boxes: The hunk, who hails from Canowindra, NSW, added that his mother 'knows I want a relationship that will take me right to the end, a best friend, a lover'

Ticking the boxes: The hunk, who hails from Canowindra, NSW, added that his mother ‘knows I want a relationship that will take me right to the end, a best friend, a lover’

Meanwhile, love has already blossomed on the set of Farmer Wants A Wife, a new report claims. 

The new season of the romantic reality show will see sheep farmer Andrew Guthrie, 30, fall ‘head over heels’ for one of his three finalists. 

While the name of the lucky lady has not been revealed, The Daily Telegraph reported last month that Andrew’s final three are Ashleigh Adams, Jess Nathan and Rachel Smith.  

Romance: Love has already blossomed on the set of Farmer Wants A Wife, a new report claims. The new season of the romantic reality show will see sheep farmer Andrew Guthrie (pictured) fall 'head over heels' for one of his three finalists

Romance: Love has already blossomed on the set of Farmer Wants A Wife, a new report claims. The new season of the romantic reality show will see sheep farmer Andrew Guthrie (pictured) fall ‘head over heels’ for one of his three finalists

One of the three will win the heart of the bloke from Delegate, NSW, after being whittled down from eight original contenders.   

Farmer Wants A Wife has now completed filming and is returning for a new season on Channel Seven this year.

Five new hard-working Aussie farmers are set to begin their quest for love in the hope that their first kiss leads to ‘I do’.

In love: While the name of the lucky lady has not been revealed, The Daily Telegraph reported last month that Andrew's final three are Ashleigh Adams, Jess Nathan and Rachel Smith. Pictured: Ashleigh Adams

In love: While the name of the lucky lady has not been revealed, The Daily Telegraph reported last month that Andrew’s final three are Ashleigh Adams, Jess Nathan and Rachel Smith. Pictured: Ashleigh Adams

Who is it? One of the three will win the heart of the bloke from Delegate, NSW, after being whittled down from eight original contenders. Pictured: Rachel Smith

Who is it? One of the three will win the heart of the bloke from Delegate, NSW, after being whittled down from eight original contenders. Pictured: Rachel Smith

Wife wanted: Farmer Wants A Wife has now completed filming and is returning for a new season on Channel Seven this year. Pictured: Jess Nathan

Wife wanted: Farmer Wants A Wife has now completed filming and is returning for a new season on Channel Seven this year. Pictured: Jess Nathan

The other farmers are: Matt Trewin (26, Orbost, Victoria), Sam Messina (24, Canowindra, NSW), Will Dwyer (39, Longwood, Victoria) and Rob Campbell (40, Snowy Mountains, NSW). 

From thousands of single women who saw their profiles online, the five farmers will choose eight ladies to meet, before inviting five of them back to their farm.

Seven promises this season’s road to love will be even more romantic than ever before, with dreamy overnight dates, luxury country getaways and spectacular group get-togethers setting the stage for life-changing love stories to blossom.

The other farmers are: Matt Trewin (26, Orbost, Victoria), Sam Messina (24, Canowindra, NSW), Will Dwyer (39, Longwood, Victoria) and Rob Campbell (40, Snowy Mountains, NSW)

The other farmers are: Matt Trewin (26, Orbost, Victoria), Sam Messina (24, Canowindra, NSW), Will Dwyer (39, Longwood, Victoria) and Rob Campbell (40, Snowy Mountains, NSW)

With 99 marriages and 225 ‘farmer babies’ worldwide, Farmer Wants A Wife is the world’s most successful dating franchise when it comes to making lasting couples.

The Australian series alone has resulted in nine marriages and 20 children.

The new season, which doesn’t yet have a premiere date, will again be hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

Ready for more love! Farmer Wants A Wife is returning for a new season on Channel Seven this year. Pictured: host Natalie Gruzlewski

Ready for more love! Farmer Wants A Wife is returning for a new season on Channel Seven this year. Pictured: host Natalie Gruzlewski

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