# The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian TV series) season 12

The twelfth season of The Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on 4 September 2022.
Natalie Gruzlewski returned as host, guiding five farmers on their journey to find love with eight contestants. Sam Armytage joined Gruzlewski as a special guest throughout the season. Halfway through the season, Armytage introduced two new contestants to each of the farmers.
Farmer Benjamin temporarily left the show after the death of his grandmother. While away, he was diagnosed with an undisclosed illness that forced him to exit the show for good.

## The farmers

| Farmer | Age | Location | Profession |
| Ben Scowen | 27 | Wingham, NSW | Dairy Farmer |
| Benjamin Jackson | 33 | Guyra, NSW | Sheep Farmer |
| Harry Lloyd | 24 | Kyabram, VIC | Sheep & Cattle Farmer |
| Paige Marsh | 27 | Cassilis, NSW | Sheep & Cattle Farmer |
| Will Simpson | 27 | Berriwillock, VIC | Crop & Sheep Farmer |

## Contestants
### Ben's dates

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
| Aleisha 'Leish' Mackail | 31 | Queensland | Hospital Administrator | Winner |
| Kiani Olsen | 24 | New South Wales | Beauty Therapist | Runner-Up |
| Maddison Lawn | 25 | New South Wales | Visual Merchandiser | Episode 10 |
| Lauren Holmes | 24 | Victoria | Vet Nurse | Episode 8 (quit) |
| Danni | 27 | New South Wales | Vet Nurse | Episode 7 |
| Lisa Hands | 32 | New South Wales | Salon Owner | Episode 5 (quit) |
| Renee Hamilton | 29 | New South Wales | Recruitment Consultant | Episode 3 |
| Ashleigh Grant | 23 | New South Wales | Social Media Manager | Episode 1 |
| Ashlea Dahlblom | 33 | Victoria | Pilates Instructor | Episode 1 |
| Emily Madge | 29 | New South Wales | Plant Operator | Episode 1 |
| Janika Armanno | 32 | New South Wales | Communications Officer | Episode 1 |

### Benjamin's dates

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
| Erin Dore | 32 | Queensland | Flower Farmer | Episode 10 |
| Hannah Gracey | 29 | Queensland | Event Planner | Episode 10 |
| Lyndsay Dowsett | 36 | New South Wales | Music Teacher | Episode 10 |
| Madelene | 33 | Victoria | People and Culture Advisor | Episode 9 |
| Laura | 34 | New South Wales | Medical Receptionist | Episode 7 |
| Jen | 37 | New South Wales | Fitness Trainer | Episode 5 |
| Courtney Hopewell | 33 | New South Wales | Interior Designer | Episode 3 |
| Brittani | 30 | New South Wales | Nutritionist | Episode 1 |
| Diana Gyllen | 34 | New South Wales | Model | Episode 1 |
| Hayley Holloway | 28 | Queensland | Personal Assistant | Episode 1 |
| Molly Brown | 37 | Queensland | Nurse | Episode 1 |
| Sophie Le Couteur | 32 | New South Wales | Artist | Episode 1 |

### Harry's dates

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
| Tess Brookman | 22 | Queensland | Psychology Student | Winner |
| Bronte Dunne | 27 | Queensland | Insurance Claims Specialist | Runner-Up |
| Rommi Chaka | 24 | New South Wales | Retail Manager | Episode 10 |
| Isabella | 22 | New South Wales | Ski Lift Operator | Episode 8 |
| Bec | 26 | Queensland | Account Manager | Episode 7 |
| Gabrielle Dowd | 23 | Queensland | Senior Property Manager | Episode 5 |
| Elise Clements | 22 | South Australia | Artist | Episode 3 |
| Alex Uren | 23 | Victoria | Equine Learning Practitioner | Episode 1 |
| Gabby | 22 | Victoria | Social Worker | Episode 1 |
| Georgia Twyford | 22 | Victoria | Podiatry Student | Episode 1 |
| Natalie | 23 | Queensland | Hairdresser | Episode 1 |

### Paige's dates

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
| Ayden Holmes | 34 | New South Wales | Builder | Episode 12 |
| Cody Luff | 27 | New South Wales | Underground Driller | Episode 12 |
| Dylan Youd | 29 | Victoria | Carpenter | Episode 7 |
| Glen Payne | 26 | New South Wales | Carpenter | Episode 7 |
| James Flynn | 30 | Victoria | Electrician | Episode 5 (quit) |
| Marty Bird | 36 | New South Wales | Handyman | Episode 3 (quit) |
| Chris Winspear | 31 | New South Wales | Writer | Episode 2 |
| Ged Blum | 33 | Victoria | Fitter and Turner | Episode 2 |
| Josh Huxtable | 27 | Australian Capital Territory | Demolition Contractor | Episode 2 |
| Sam Graham | 35 | Queensland | Carpenter | Episode 2 |
| Spiros Agathos | 25 | New South Wales | Gym Owner | Episode 2 |

### Will's dates

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Eliminated |
| Jessica Cova | 25 | Queensland | Dental Nurse | Winner |
| Madi Simpson | 25 | Victoria | Legal Assistant | Runner-Up |
| Holly Fowler | 23 | Tasmania | Account Manager | Episode 10 |
| Tiana | 27 | Victoria | Events Manager | Episode 7 |
| Alicia Galloway | 24 | Victoria | Hairdresser | Episode 5 |
| Keeley Smart | 24 | Victoria | Personal Assistant | Episode 4 (quit) |
| Sahara McLellan | 25 | Australian Capital Territory | Maritime Personnel Operator | Episode 3 |
| Ariel Chu | 25 | Victoria | Events Manager | Episode 1 |
| Katelyn | 23 | Victoria | Beauty Educator | Episode 1 |
| Zoe Dawes | 23 | Queensland | Animal Nutritionist | Episode 1 |

## Ratings

| No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Overnight ratings | Overnight ratings | Ref(s) |
| No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers | Rank | Ref(s) |
| 1 | Episode 1 | 4 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 646,000 | 4 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 5 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 546,000 | 12 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 526,000 | 8 | |
| 4 | Episode 4 | 11 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 659,000 | 4 | |
| 5 | Episode 5 | 12 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 555,000 | 11 | |
| 6 | Episode 6 | 13 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 555,000 | 8 | |
| 7 | Episode 7 | 20 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 534,000 | 9 | |
| 8 | Episode 8 | 21 September 2022 | Wednesday 7:30pm | 541,000 | 8 | |
| 9 | Episode 9 | 25 September 2022 | Sunday 7:00pm | 575,000 | 5 | |
| 10 | Episode 10 | 26 September 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 560,000 | 9 | |
| 11 | Episode 11 | 27 September 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 596,000 | 7 | |
| 12 | Episode 12: Finale | 3 October 2022 | Monday 7:30pm | 582,000 | 9 | |
| 13 | Episode 13: Reunion | 4 October 2022 | Tuesday 7:30pm | 591,000 | 7 | |