Sam Armytage breaks silence on Golden Bachelor
After months of speculation about her potential new role, Samantha Armytage has confirmed she will be the host of The Golden Bachelor, hitting screens in 2025.
Armytage said she is delighted to "be part of the Nine family" after her long-running career with Channel Seven, as she shared her excitement about the upcoming show that has already taken American audiences by storm.
"I think you're all going to love this. It's love for the golden ages," Armytage said.
"This show is about finding love for those who have lost love, or are looking for love a second time around. It's going to be beautiful and I can't wait."
The show will see one charming Golden Bachelor embark on a heartfelt journey to find a soulmate, with Samantha guiding him every step of the way as he seeks a partner who can share the joys and adventures of life's later chapters.
The show was announced at Channel 9's annual Upfronts events alongside its dazzling new host, who said she was excited to start the new hosting gig.
"When I got the call to join the show, I didn't hesitate," she said. "[The Golden Bachelor] has been huge in America, and I have a feeling it's gonna be huge in Australia, too."
Now that the show and host have been announced, attention has turned to finding Australia's first Golden Bachelor and the women he'll date to find true love.
Armytage explained: "The Golden Bachelor is an extension of the original format but for people in their 50s and 60s, so we're appealing to the Golden Ages and people who have had love in the past and now want to find another love – a new love."
"You're young at heart. You feel like an adventure. You're looking for some romance and you're looking for real love," she said. "This is about finding real love."
Armytage is also encouraging young adults with parents or even grandparents who might be open to love to apply, saying, "This is going to be a great show, and you are really gonna wanna be part of this."
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