Farming for Love | |
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Genre | |
Presented by | Sabrina Jalees |
Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
Production | |
Production location | British Columbia |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | CTV |
Release | May 28, 2023 – present |
Farming for Love is a Canadian reality dating show that premiered on CTV Television Network on May 28, 2023. [1] An adaptation of the international Farmer Wants a Wife franchise, the series focuses on several Canadian farmers who are seeking relationships. [2]
The series is hosted by Sabrina Jalees. [1] The series title was changed from the original franchise so that it would be open not only to male farmers seeking wives, but to female or LGBT farmers seeking their desired partners as well. [1]
The cast, with 5 farmers and 31 contestants, was announced on May 16, 2023. [3] The first season's farmers were all from British Columbia. [4] In episode 6, all farmers were given the opportunity of either meeting a new date, or taking one of their current contestants on a date with them.
Ashleigh Tuhkala is a 33-year-old horse rancher and trainer from Gibsons. [3] [5] In episode 6, she chose to eliminate all of her dates. She was later surprised with a mystery date, which she opted to chose as the winner.
Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome |
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Drew [lower-alpha 1] | 34 | Gibsons, British Columbia | Marine consultant | Winner |
Ian | 29 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Bar manager | Episode 6 |
Lukas | 28 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Comedian | Episode 6 |
Matthew | 30 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Graphic designer | Episode 6 |
Mitchell | 27 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Butcher | Episode 4 |
Adam | 30 | Woodstock, Ontario | Real estate envestor | Episode 1 |
Murray | 41 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Hospitality manager | Episode 1 |
Charley Cottrill is a 25-year-old vineyard operator from Keremeos. [6] [3]
Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome |
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Adrienne | 25 | Kamloops, British Columbia | Veterinary technician | Winner |
Chelane | 25 | Red Deer, Alberta | Support worker | Runner-up |
Angelina | 24 | Burnaby, British Columbia | ESL teacher | Episode 8 |
Emily-May [lower-alpha 2] | 27 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Butcher | Episode 8 |
Maxine | 23 | Mission, British Columbia | Server | Episode 8 |
Samantha | 24 | Oshawa, Ontario | Bartender | Episode 4 |
Laura | 29 | Calgary, Alberta | Teacher | Episode 1 |
Samantha | 24 | Penticton, British Columbia | Building developer | Episode 1 |
Dave Semmelink is a 32-year-old livestock and grain farmer from the Comox Valley. [7] [3]
Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome |
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Hillary | 31 | Whitehorse, Yukon Territory | Public servant | Winner |
Hope | 30 | Victoria, British Columbia | Entrepreneur | Episode 8 |
Ursula [lower-alpha 3] | 29 | Beaverton, Ontario | Sunflower farmer | Episode 8 |
Kayley | 32 | Peterborough, Ontario | Antique shop owner | Episode 7 |
Lori | 35 | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Photographer | Episode 3 |
Amanda | 28 | Vancouver, British Columbia | HR administrator | Episode 2 |
Melissa | 29 | Fergus, Ontario | Occupational health nurse | Episode 1 |
Doug Groenendijk is a 25-year-old dairy farmer from Chemainus. [8] [3]
Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome |
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Meghan | 23 | Cobden, Ontario | Dairy researcher | Winner |
MacKenzie | 24 | Fredericton, New Brunswick | HR advisor | Runner-up |
Rachel | 25 | Saint John, New Brunswick | Financial analyst | Episode 8 |
Kiana [lower-alpha 4] | 23 | Windsor, Ontario | Educational assistant | Episode 6 |
Amy | 25 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia | Office manager | Episode 5 |
Abbie | 25 | Saint John, New Brunswick | Real estate investor | Episode 2 |
Bailey | 24 | Carman, Manitoba | Beekeeper | Episode 1 |
Kayla | 28 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Brand marketing manager | Episode 1 |
Gurleen Maan is a 34-year-old berry farmer from Abbotsford. [9] [3]
Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome |
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Tai | 28 | Calgary, Alberta | Registered provisional psychologist | Winner |
Joshua | 36 | Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick | Lobster fisherman | Runner-up |
Craig | 36 | Langley, British Columbia | Claims adjuster | Episode 7 |
Nick | 29 | Mississauga, Ontario | Bartender | Episode 6 |
Raj | 49 | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Photographer | Episode 3 |
Manny | 35 | Brampton, Ontario | Real estate investor | Episode 1 |
Season 2 of Farming for Love premiered on CTV on May 29 2024. Four farmers were featured: [10]
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