Sam Armytage is gearing up to host Farmer Wants A Wife in 2024.
But not all fans are happy with the Channel Seven star’s role, which she took over from former host Natalie Gruzlewski.
On Wednesday, the show’s official Instagram page posted a clip of Sam at the Channel Seven Upfronts in which she talked about the new season of the upcoming dating show.
In the video, Sam shared her excitement as she dished the latest details about the farmers and their suitors.
But longtime viewers seem to be unhappy with Sam’s appointment, after Natalie was axed as host last year, and made their feelings clear in the comments.
Several fans commented, ‘Bring back Nat’ as they begged Natalie to return as host.
‘NAH, no interest in the show anymore since Nat was rudely given the flick,’ added another.
‘Bring Natalie [Gruzlewski] back please,’ begged yet another.
Channel Seven confirmed with Daily Mail Australia that Natalie will be returning to the anticipated series in 2024, though it is unclear if she will have the same role as the recent season or becoming co-host.
Sam Armytage is gearing up to host Farmer Wants A Wife in 2024. But not all fans are happy with the Channel Seven star’s role, which she took over from former host Natalie Gruzlewski
Longtime viewers seem to be unhappy with Sam’s appointment as host, after Natalie was axed from the show last year
‘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.
Daily Mail Australia also contacted Natalie Gruzlewski and Sam Armytage’s representatives for comment.
This year, Sam took over as host for this season of FWAW, replacing Natalie – who still appeared on the show in a diminished role.
Within the first 15 minutes of the show, Natalie, 46, was only featured in several frames, where she interviewed past couples, while Samantha was heavily featured as she introduced the new contestants.
This year, Sam took over as host for this season of FWAW, replacing Natalie – who still appeared on the show in a diminished role
Within the first 15 minutes of last season’s show, Samantha was heavily featured as she introduced the new contestants
Sam joined the dating show as a ‘guest host’ last year, but her minor role has now been expanded while Natalie is ‘scaling back’ her duties.
Natalie presented her own segment called ‘Nat’s Getaway’ during the 2023 season, with Sam ‘front and centre’ as the face of the franchise.
An insider told New Idea recently that Sam had successfully won over network executives by transferring her presenting skills to the reality TV realm.
‘She is now in a place to get just about anything she wants from hereon in,’ they said.
They added Sam was an ambitious woman who was already considering further opportunities with Seven after switching from breakfast show Sunrise to FWAW.
‘Sam has plans afoot. She’s cleverly stayed on the network’s radar knowing if she landed and nailed a lead role like in FWAW then doors would open.’
Natalie presented her own segment called ‘Nat’s Getaway’ during the 2023 season, with Sam ‘front and centre’ as the face of the franchise
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