Erm, MAFS Australia star Abbie Chatfield’s mum is appearing on The Golden Bachelor?!

It seems appearing on reality TV shows runs in the family as MAFS Australis star Abbie Chatfield’s mum is starring in the new season of The Golden Bachelor Australia.

Her mum 64 year old Laura has been confirmed as a contestant on The Golden Bachelor Australia, which has the exact same premise as The Bachelor but with people who are going into their later years.

Laura will be competing against her fellow co-stars to try and win the heart of widower, Barry Myrden.

Abbie Chatfield shared the exciting news on Monday, writing: “Can finally tell you my gorgeous mum is on The Golden Bachelor.”

Abbie also appeared in the 2019 American version of The Bachelor, but was rejected by Matt Agnew during the dramatic finale.

As for the man of the Golden Bachelor Australia, friends of Barry say he’s finally ready to look for love again.

A friend told Daily Mail Australia: “Bear is always complaining that his boys are saying he’s bringing around the wrong kind of girls that are just too young and hot for him.

“We were always saying he needed to be put on a show like MAFS, so seeing him up for the Bachelor role is no surprise.”

And it seems the introduction of Barry could be a step in the right direction for the series, with an insider adding: “He’s not your usual reality TV type.

“He’s charming, intelligent and has really lived a full life. He’s been through love, loss and now he’s ready to open his heart again. Women are going to adore him.”

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