Farmer Wants a Wife star breaks silence after split
Farmer Wants a Wife fan favourite Farmer Andrew has confirmed his split from Claire Saunders after the pair cancelled their upcoming wedding.
The pair, who met each other on the 2023 season of the show, initially shared that their wedding had been postponed in July for “reasons out of our control”.
On Monday, Andrew confirmed that the relationship ended in a lengthy Instagram post.
“It feels the right time to share what’s been happening in my life on the farm and beyond,” he began.
“For someone who’s more used to being surrounded by sheep and nature than the buzz of social media, this is a bit out of the box. But here goes.”
He explained that a few years ago he wanted to share the farm life with "someone special" so he decided to sign up for the show.
“I never imagined meeting such an amazing group of women, each with their own spirit and story. It was exciting and humbling, reminding me of how important love and connection are,” he said.
“Amidst it all, one extraordinary woman captured my heart, and we decided to give it a shot.
“We moved in together, dreaming of a future where our love would grown alongside the farm. It was fast-paced, passionate and fun.
He continued saying that life had other plans for them and despite their love and effort, "sometimes things just don’t work out."
“Living together brought its own challenges, and we realised our paths weren’t meant to stay intertwined.”
He said that while it was "sad" the relationship had to end, they gave it their all.
“Though it didn’t lead us where we hoped, it helped us grow. It’s been a huge outlay of heart and soul. And while it’s painful to walk away, we’ve both emerged stronger, wiser, and more attuned to what really matters.”
He then went on to thank his family, friends and followers who helped him through tough times, and shared his plan going forward.
“As I move forward, I’m choosing to celebrate the love we shared, the lessons learned, and the strength gained.
“No regrets, just gratitude. Now, it’s time to dive back into farm life. here’s never a dull moment with the challenges, adventures and pleasures that come from living and working on the land, and I look forward to sharing this journey, hoping we can all find inspiration," he ended the post.
The former couple announced their engagement in March 2021, after Claire moved to Andrew's farm in Narromine, regional NSW.
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