Farmer Wants A Wife’s Sophie has responded to claims during the reunion episode that she had issues with Farmer Dustin’s living arrangements.
“There is something I want to address before closing this chapter,” she wrote on Instagram a day after the episode aired. “Last night may have given some people the impression that the sole reason I haven’t moved to the farm yet is because of the cottage. There are other factors that have come into the decision as to why I haven’t moved yet, the house certainly not being the reason I have “put the brakes on”.
“I love an old house and have always dreamed of renovating an old homestead in the country one day. I wish it were just as simple as putting some money into the cottage to fix up a few things, but unfortunately that’s not the case and things are much more complicated than they may seem.”
Sophie went on to clarify that she knows living on farm means “poor conditions” at times, at that “people live in houses much worse”.
“I am fully aware of the situation, appreciate the things I have, and the house will certainly not be the reason stopping me from moving to the farm. There are still some logistics to navigate but myself and Dustin are working through these and are excited to plan our future together,” she ended.
Dustin confirmed that he and Sophie were still together during the reunion episode, telling host Sam Armytage: “I’ll do what I gotta do to get her to come (to the farm).”
“I think this farmer has found a wife,” the Condoblin local added.
Farmer Dustin made his choice on the penultimate episode of Farmer Wants A Wife, confessing his love for Sophie.
After reminiscing about their immediate connection, Dustin told Sophie that she had taught him to “open up and be vulnerable”.
“I’m in love with that small town girl from Rand,” the 26-year-old told a bashful Sophie. “I can’t wait to start our life back on the land.”
The speech pathologist pulled Dustin into a hug before saying: “I am falling in love with you… and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”
When the third-generation cattle, crop, sheep, and goat farmer spoke to New Idea, he certainly hinted that things had worked out alright, explaining that although his family were hesitant about the show at first, “now after this all happened, they’re all pretty happy”.
But the decision wasn’t an easy one for Dustin, with an insider telling New Idea that that farmer “truly did care for both Anna and Sophie”.
“In the end, he had to go with his heart,” they said. “You can’t begrudge him that. And it’s only natural he might be feeling guilty about any pain his decision might have caused.”
It’s no surprise that Sophie was Dustin’s pick; things between the pair have always been “very natural”.
When the farmer showed Sophie around his property, the 26-year-old’s passion for his farm touched the Victorian-local, who was reminded of her father’s own connection with his farm.
They ended the day with a romantic piggyback, and their connection has only grown since.
Just like Farmer Dustin, Sophie is equally fervent about her work as a speech pathologist.
“I’m really passionate about the work I do with children living with disability; it’s so rewarding,” she told Seven.
The 28-year-old also confessed she loves to step out of her comfort zone, to travel and adventure, and to keep fit.
From the beginning, Sophie felt a magnetism towards Dustin – who she has deemed “a genuine country bloke who is easy on the eyes”.
“I love that he likes to have a laugh and a bit of fun. He is pretty much exactly what I am looking for.”
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