Despite the constant calls from fans for the inclusion of gay or lesbian farmers in the show, it seems that the network is still not able to make the necessary changes.
According to a production insider, the Seven network is open to making the show more inclusive.
However, after they announced the eight straight white men who will be participating in the upcoming season of Farmer’s A Wife, it seems that the community has once again been ignored.On Facebook, one user asked if there were any gay or lesbian farmers looking for a partner.
Others thought that it was time for them to get married.
According to a source, the show’s producers decided not to include a gay or lesbian farm in the upcoming season due to the lack of interest from members of the LGBT community.
The source also noted that the decision to feature eight straight white men in the show’s 2025 cast was not an intentional move.
There were discussions about having a diversity angle in the upcoming season of Farmer’s AWife, but producers decided not to go that route due to the lack of qualified applicants.
Although producers would love to have regional communities participate in the show, they decided not to include gay or lesbian farmers in the upcoming season.
The producers conducted an extensive audition process, and based on their personalities, the ideal candidates were selected.
A producer noted that the producers would not want to make the show feel like a stunt casting opportunity.
Instead, they want to make it work. According to the individual, the lack of interest in the LGBTQ+ community is the reason why people don’t participate in Australian dating shows.
The individual noted that since the LGBTQ+ community doesn’t view these types of shows as a space where they can feel comfortable, they are not interested in participating in them.
There is an imbalanced number of people applying for various shows, such as The Voice Australia, Big Brother, and Masterchef Australia, but producers are still not able to bridge the gap between the expectations of the LGBTQ+ community and the reality of television.
There are various moving parts involved, and his availability and desire to be part of the show were the reasons why this idea was discarded.