THE drought continues for four of the six bachelors who thought they'd found love on Channel 9 dating series The Farmer Wants A Wife.
The season final ended with five couplings, including one romance host Natalie Gruzlewski speculated would end in a wedding invitation.
But after the credits rolled and the TV circus left town, three of the new romances have since been scuttled.
West Australian farmer Tom cuddled up with Perth girl Fiona during the finale, but is now "just friends" with his chosen one and Shauna, the woman he overlooked.
Production sources said the tyranny of distance had also claimed the budding relationship between Bruny Island farmer Todd and the free-spirited Jenna he chose over surfer chick Leah.
"They dated for a while, but the distance proved too much," a TV insider said.
Potato farmer Matt, from Waubra in Victoria, had the help of his mother to choose his potential wife, Jasmine, but the attraction between the footy-loving pair has since cooled (with reports he is also still in touch with his second choice, Brittney).
Irish expat farmer Paul's search for love continues, after both his choices, Vanessa and Genevieve, walked out on him during the farm stays.
However, it's been a happier ending for farmer Nikko of Richmond, Queensland, and Sam of Kununurra, Western Australia, who are reportedly still dating their TV "wives", Jade and Jodie respectively.
Sam and Jodie are perhaps the season's best chance at a lasting romance, the Sydney-based travel agent said to be considering a more permanent move west for her TV suitor.
Mustering cattle in Kimberley in his day job, 32-year-old Sam admitted he had an instant attraction to his 27-year-old pole-dancing pick.
Staking her claim on the rough diamond bloke from the bush, Jodie told Gruzlewski: "I feel like I belong to him and he belongs to me."
LOVE BITES
Farmer Nikko from Richmond, Queensland chose Brisbane yoga teacher Jade: still dating.
Farmer Todd from Bruny Island, Tasmania chose Perth spirit Jenna: distance proved too much, just friends.
Farmer Paul from Gnaraloo Farm, Western Australia: still single after both ladies he chose walked out.
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Farmer Tom from Beeac, Victoria chose Perth city girl Fiona: recently broke up.
Farmer Matt from Waubra, Victoria chose Melbourne city girl Jasmine: just friends.
Farmer Sam from Kunanurra, Western Australia chose Sydney travel agent Jodie: still dating.
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