Monday night’s episode of Farmer Wants A Wife saw contestant Rachael Smith leave the series after failing to find a romantic connection with Andrew Guthrie.
During their final date together, the 30-year-old social worker from the New South Wales’ Central Coast asked Andrew if his feelings towards her had developed.
To her disappointment, Andrew said that while he felt a strong connection with her, he considered her more of a friend and didn’t see a future with her.
It’s over! Farmer Wants A Wife star Rachael Smith, 30, quit the show on Monday night after Andrew Guthrie admitted he didn’t have a romantic connection with her. Both pictured
‘Most of the time we hang out, all we’re doing is laughing and cracking jokes and that’s awesome… I think anyone would be lucky to have you in their life,’ he said.
Andrew went on to explain that over the last week he felt that his feelings were more friendship than relationship based
‘I guess I have started to think this is more of a friendship than a romantic connection,’ he confessed.
Truth: While on their final date together the 30-year-old social worker from the New South Wales’ Central Coast asked Andrew if his feelings towards her had developed
Sad: To her disappointment, Andrew said that while he felt a strong connection with her, he considered her more of a friend
A visibly upset Rachael explained that she needed a minute to compose herself.
Rachael then decided to leave the farm after learning Andrew’s feeling.
‘I do really like him, but he just sees me as a mate,’ said Rachael explaining this wasn’t her first unreciprocated love. ‘I’m feeling a bit heartbroken.’
Heartbroken: ‘I do really like him, but he just sees me as a mate,’ said Rachael explaining this wasn’t her first unreciprocated love. ‘I’m feeling a bit heartbroken.’
Farmer Wants a Wife is considered to be one of the most successful reality dating shows, generating nine marriages, one long-term relationship and 23 babies.
Alongside Andrew, the other farmers searching for love are Will Dwyer, Matt Trewin, Sam Messina and Rob Campbell.
Natalie Gruzlewski has returned as host, and previously told Seven’s The Morning Show that more than one farmer will find love this season.
Meet the farmers: Alongside Andrew, the other farmers searching for love are Will Dwyer (second left), Matt Trewin (second right), Sam Messina (far right) and Rob Campbell (far left)