This front runner on The Golden Bachelor Australia is “really sad” to be sent home

Kim made an impression from the moment she interrupted the first cocktail party by arriving in her Porsche.

From there, their bond deepened.

Their connection grew stronger when the doctor revealed that she’s a twice-widower.

After her hometown visit, Kim put it all on the line when she said she felt strongly for Bear and saw herself falling in love with him.

Despite him saying he had feelings for her, she was sent home.

After he said it was great connecting with her, Kim said, “And it’s been nice getting to know you.

“I appreciate how kind you were to everybody, and I’ve had a good experience.”

Bear then assured her that she’d find someone special in the future.

“I really wanted to have my name called out, I really wanted this to go further,” she said in a piece to camera. “And I just feel really sad.

“I’m ready to fall in love, I’m really ready to start my life with the third love of my life, and he doesn’t want to do that with me, and that’s okay.

“I’ll go away and lick my wounds for a while, but I will be happy, and hopefully, I’ll find what I’m looking for.

“This was a good try.”

When Jan decided to join The Golden Bachelor Australia, in hopes of finding love, pushing herself, and hoping to inspire other women.

She scored the first impression rose from Bear during the first cocktail party, and their connection deepened as time went on.

However, after a “fabulous date” with him at the Opera House, she was sent home.

She exclusively told New Idea that she was “not surprised”, and knew that she “wasn’t the one”.

“The other girls were very much more into him and visibly into him than I was,” she explained.

The 66-year-old said she’s more reserved and explained that she could come across as aloof, but Bear assured her that she was there for a reason. In all honesty, she thought she would leave sooner.

“So I was really grateful for the opportunity to have that fantastic date with him and have a little bit more time in the house and the experience with the girls,” she said.

During the show, she struck a chord with a legion of fans after sharing her ex-husband’s infidelity, which is as raw as it was 27 years ago.

Sharing that on the show, and watching it back, was nothing short of “traumatic”.

“It obviously still is,” she said.

“I mean, that’s what makes it so interesting, isn’t it? I knew it would come up. I mean, that’s my story, that’s part of my story, and I guess that’s what a lot of people relate to because a lot of women are going through similar things.

“I have people stop me in the street and say, ‘Jan, thank you so much for sharing that. You know you are helping me to heal.’

“My mission going forward is to help as many women as I can to overcome hardship and to make the very best of themselves, because as I always say, it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still be a better version of yourself, and you can be the best you that you can be.”

As someone who doesn’t compete with other women, Jan also wanted to support the other contestants on their journeys.

“I’ve definitely come out of the house with 19 new friends,” she said.

After an 11-year marriage, Gera was determined to create freedom for herself, and have a partner by her side.

As her time in the mansion progressed, she forged a strong connection with Bear.

However, she was sent home just before the home towns.

“Thank you so much for taking me on this journey,” she said as she walked out with bear to say a proper goodbye.

“Bear has taught me that there are nice men still out there. He’s made me believe in love again.”

Bianca is known for her wit and humour on Australia’s airwaves, and wanted to take a leap of faith by going on the show.

While she wore her heart on her sleeve during the show, Bear sent her home.

After her shock elimination, Bianca exclusively told New Idea that she was more “devastated” than what was shown.

She explained that the women don’t have much time to say goodbye once they’re sent packing.

“You got barely any time with these women that you have forged like these incredible bonds with because, it’s like that in those really unusual scenarios on reality shows where you’re in this very cocoon environment,” she explained.

“You forge really strong friendships really quickly because you go deep, it’s like slumber parties every night talking about childhood trauma, and ex-boyfriends and husbands to divorces, and you get close really quickly.”

She also told us that she was “in shock” when she found out she was leaving, and didn’t anticipate going home.

“I was so cocky and confident that I wasn’t leaving, cause I thought I was different enough from the other women that they would want to keep me there a little bit longer, just as someone, you know, like he had so many different personalities there,” she explained.

“I thought that because I made him laugh so much, I thought that would be a bit of a winning ticket for me. I don’t actually think I expected to completely win his heart, I have to say, but I didn’t think I’d be leaving then that night.”

So, she didn’t prepare for it.

“Before every rose ceremony and cocktail party, you have to pack all your stuff,” Bianca explained. “And it’s the biggest pain in the ass. You have to pack everything up, suitcases by the door in case you don’t get a rose. I was so confident that I wasn’t leaving, I didn’t pack anything.

“The producers were so angry at me, because they were like, ‘Oh my god’,” she continued. “I had to throw all my stuff into garbage bags cause I had crap everywhere, cause that’s me. It looks like I’ve been living there for 10 years.”

While she was thankful to connect with Bear, the highlight was the camaraderie she had with the other women.

Despite the show being a competition for love, the media personality said she loved supporting the other women.

While they all message daily in the group chat, Bianca revealed she’s closest with Gera, Jan, and Janette.

So, who does she think will win Bear’s heart?

Watching the show along with everyone else, she thinks it could be between Janette, Jan, Kim, and Sunny.

During her time on the show, Lauren made an impression on this year’s Golden Bachelor.

Whether it was when they rode horses on a group date or brought her parrot to the Cancer Council charity gala, she also showcased her love of animals.

While she became invested in the experience, she was sent home.

“All the best, Bear. You have wonderful girls, take care of them,” she urged him. On the way out, he also wished her luck with her endeavours.

Going into The Golden Bachelor Australia, Catherine put her heart first.

Before the show, she met her high school sweet heart at the age of 17, and married him at 30.

Then, she married her second husband, but their relationship ended after 23 years of marriage.

She then rebuilt her confidence through bodybuilding. During her time on the show, she ruffled feathers with her boldness, especially when she ignored the “permission to push” rule put in place at one of the cocktail parties.

Her time on the show, however, was cut short, when she didn’t receive a rose.

“Goodbye, I hope you find your next big love, I really do,” she told him.

Pip describes herself as a creative who is “a little left of centre” and is looking for a partner who shares her curiosity.

However, she was sent home.

Elizete certainly made an impression on Bear with her Brazilian dancing on the red carpet.

The self-proclaimed “warrior princess” was sadly sent home during a mass elimination.

On her way out, she said “ciao ciao” to Bear.

Shamse and Bear began their journey on the show with a strong connection, but sadly, it was not meant to be.

The mother of four and grandmother of five was sent home alongside three other women in a mass elimination.

When she left the mansion, she told Bear to “look after” the other ladies.

One defining moment for Shamse during the show was the Muriel’s Wedding photoshoot.

Overwhelmed, she exclusively told New Idea that it was emotional for both of them.

“I have to say, I felt that he still was in love with her,” she told us.

Read our exclusive interview with her here.

When Terri first met Bear, she made a lasting impression, and wore he heart on her sleeve.

Before the show, her marriage broke down when her husband was unfaithful, which she only discovered through her children.

She was lucky enough to secure a single date, where she and Bear enjoyed a fun-filled night at Luna Park.

However, as the competition progressed, she noticed he had strong connections with other women, and questioned her own.

She then took Bear and all of the ladies by surprise when she refused to accept a rose.

Find out why she decided to leave in our exclusive chat here.

Nicolette moved to Australia from New Zealand when she was 17, and has called it home ever since.

A natural performer, she describes herself as “unapologetically sassy”.

After being married twice, she’s after someone who matches her energy.

However, she left after the fourth rose ceremony.

You might have recognised Laura, because she’s the mother of Abbie Chatfield, who rose to stardom during the 2019 season of The Bachelor Australia.

The primary school teacher decided to take a leaf out of her daughter’s book and look for love on TV.

Twice-married, Laura is after an emotionally present partner who appreciates her.

However, it was not meant to be – she was sent home during a cocktail party.

“It was lovely to meet you… I’ll see you soon,” she said to Bear before leaving.

While you might have expected to see more of her, an insider has revealed why her presence was reduced in the final edit. Find out more here.

Hamidah has been married three times and wants to find someone who treats her like a queen.

Going into The Golden Bachelor, she was optimistic.

However, she was sent home during the third cocktail party.

Before she left the mansion, she wished Bear all the best.

Nicolette has been married twice, and her seven-year-old son is her main focus in life.

Originally from New Zealand, she has called Australia home for almost 40 years.

In terms of her ideal partner, she was looking for someone who can keep up with her and match her energy.

However, she did not receive a rose during the second rose ceremony.

Angela is romantic at heart, and describes herself as having “old-school values and a modern mindset”.

Sadly, the mother of two was sent home during the first cocktail party.

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For her parting words, she wished Bear the best of luck on his journey to find love.

“You’ve got some lovely ladies.”

Going into The Golden Bachelor, Linda knew she wanted to find her “ride or die”.

The mother of three and grandmother of four, who also spent a period of time caring for her mother through illness, wanted to put herself first.

However, she was sent home during the second rose ceremony.

As she left the mansion, she wished Bear luck and said she hoped he found “the one”.

Shana suffered heartbreak and loss before going on the show, and wanted to give love another chance.

Born in Serbia and now a Sydney local, she is looking for a partner with emotional depth and someone who values connection.

She was sent home after the first cocktail party.

Before she walked out of the mansion, she wished him the very best.

Going onto The Golden Bachelor Australia, Jane is after someone loyal who will treat her with respect.

However, her journey on the show came to an end after she didn’t receive a rose at the first cocktail party of the season.

“It’s lovely to meet you,” she told Bear when she left. “Good luck with everything.”