The hit reality series Farmer Wants a Wife premiered a new episode on April 10, 2025, on Fox, continuing its legacy as an engaging matchmaking show. Based on a British format, the American version features four single farmers—Colton, Jay, John, and Matt—who each select from a pool of eight women from various cities, vying for their hearts.
The reboot’s third season kicked off on March 20, 2025, with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley taking over as host from Jennifer Nettles. In the latest episode, Colton sent one contestant home, while the other farmers retained five remaining hopefuls.
Highlights from Farmer Wants a Wife: Episode 4 Recap
In the April 10 episode, viewers witnessed the continuation of a two-on-one date with Jay, Julia, and Viviane-Lee, which had begun the previous week. While Jay considered Julia a possibility, he expressed doubts about her ability to adapt to farm life. Julia reassured him of her affinity for animals and rural living, stating her eagerness to embrace farm life.
Conversely, Jay grew concerned about Viviane-Lee’s past relationships, feeling a connection was lacking between them. Ultimately, he decided that it would be best for Viviane-Lee to leave, prompting an emotional farewell as she departed the farm.
During this episode, country star Brad Paisley met with the farmers to discuss their experiences with the contestants. The farmers expressed apprehension about many candidates coming from urban environments. Brad noted that they might rediscover the charm of country living through these women:
“I think it’s a better match sometimes. When vicariously, you’ll get to fall in love with the country again, through them,”stated Brad Paisley on Farmer Wants a Wife.
Brad reflected on his own love story with Kimberly, recalling a significant moment from the 1991 film Father of the Bride, which solidified his feelings for her. He inquired how many women each farmer had previously eliminated, revealing that while one farmer sent a contestant home, Matt had kept all his options open thus far.
Offering a piece of advice, Brad suggested that a woman who incites nervousness might be the right match. After some lighthearted banter, he departed, leaving the farmers to evaluate their recent dates. Jay revealed a pivotal moment with Grace, sharing that he had kissed her during a football game:
“I went for the kiss with Grace. I took her to one of my football games. It was really good. I’m really starting to like her for real,”revealed Jay.
Additionally, season 2 couple Sydney Errera and Mitchell Kolinsky made a guest appearance at the group’s first mixer in Tennessee. They shared their journey and encouraged the farmers to be open to new experiences, with Sydney confessing his nervousness about the beautiful women surrounding him.
In a twist, Farmer Matt’s connection with Halleh sparked rumors after their date. At a barn dance, he addressed suspicions regarding his relationship with her, affirming nothing inappropriate occurred. Halleh backed him up, explaining that she had spent the night watching the sunrise alone. Nonetheless, Rachel remained unconvinced and decided to leave due to her trust issues, which left Matt feeling hurt.
To catch all the exciting moments, tune in to Farmer Wants a Wife every Thursday at 9 PM ET on FOX.