'Farmer Wants a Wife': Cast, Preview, and More

FOX's new show 'Farmer Wants a Wife' is already a hit in 32 countries. Meet the contestants on the new American version.

Farmers need love too.

That’s the idea behind FOX’s new reality romance Farmer Wants a Wife, premiering Wed., March 8 on FOX (FOX is available for Sling Blue or Orange + Blue subscribers in select markets). For such an obvious premise, it’s surprising that we haven’t seen a successful version here in the U.S., especially considering there have been 32 international versions—resulting in 180 marriages and 410 children, according to FOX—since the original debuted in the U.K. in 2001.

While the farmer’s POV is right there in the title, the women looking for love aren’t from other rural communities, but disillusioned city girls looking for love in the less crowded zip codes. Their ability to adapt to and embrace the ranching lifestyle looks to be a key element of the show.

Here’s your introduction to the four famous farmers on Farmers Wants a Wife; to watch FOX in select markets with Sling Blue, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Allen

Age: 32

Town: Santa Fe, TN

Details: Allen’s a cattle rancher and from the looks of this clip, his lack of dating experience could lead to some awkward small talk. Still, multiple women comment on Allen’s authenticity, and he seems the type to warm up...if you can get him to kick off his boots.

Hunter

Age: 31

Town: Watkinsville, GA

Details: Hunter describes himself as a “fifth generation cattle producer as well as a team roper.” If you’re confused by those terms, don’t worry, you’ll learn more in the show. Hunter’s intro video also portrays him as a more sensitive type, who is looking to “break down some walls” and grow as a person through this experience.

Ryan

Age: 32

Town: Shelby, NC

Details: A horse trainer from rural North Carolina, Ryan has the ladies swooning as soon as he’s introduced. In fact, his demeanor with the animals gives off a “warm, calming presence,” according to one of the contestants. Still, there seems to be more to Ryan’s story than what we get in this short intro video. As his own mother puts it, “Ryan with five women around at one time? OK, let’s see how this works out for you.”

Landon

Age: 35

Town: Coyle, OK

Details: Unlike the other farmers, Landon fully admits to being nervous heading into the show. “I can handle being thrown off a horse, I can handle getting run over by a steer, nothing makes me nervous,” he says in this clip. “But [these women] are scaring me.” But despite his nerves, Landon seems to be genuine in his search for love. “I don’t want to find the girl I can make it work with,” he says. “I want to find the girl that I can’t make it work without.”

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