{"id":288452,"date":"2025-11-16T14:51:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/288452\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T14:51:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:51:19","slug":"the-golden-bachelors-bear-myrden-finds-love-in-dramatic-finale-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/288452\/","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Bachelor’s Bear Myrden finds love in dramatic finale: ‘Forever’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barry \u2018Bear\u2019 Myrden<\/a>‘s journey to find love has officially come to an end after Sunday night\u2019s epic finale of The Golden Bachelor<\/a>. The 61-year-old father-of-three, who lost his wife 14 years ago to cancer, flew halfway across the globe to Cape Town, South Africa, to declare his love for one special lady.<\/p>\n

Before making his decision, he enjoyed two spectacular final dates with 61-year-old pilates studio owner Janette Bendle<\/a> and 58-year-old CEO Sunny Long<\/a>. Both contestants also came face-to-face with two of Bear\u2019s sons, who grilled them on what they liked most about their dad.<\/p>\n

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In the end, Bear chose to pursue a relationship with Sunny, a mum-of-two from Sydney, and gave her a stunning diamond ring.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis love is going to last forever,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Sunny made quite the impression in episode one when she arrived with a golf club in hand and two golden golf balls down the front of her dress, and quickly emerged as a fan favourite thanks to her upbeat personality.<\/p>\n

‘Very meaningful’<\/p>\n

Sunny told Yahoo Lifestyle ahead of the finale that she had an \u201cincredible\u201d experience on the show and loved getting to know Bear.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m quite vulnerable and I was just truly just being myself throughout the whole journey, because authenticity is the main factor for any relationship,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne lady is walking away with the final rose, but I can tell you each one of us walked away with something very meaningful, and the journey is something we’re never gonna forget in life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sunny said she had an ‘incredible’ experience on the show. Photo: Channel 9<\/p>\n

The extreme measures Channel 9 went to keep the finale a secret<\/p>\n

Before Sunday night\u2019s episode, Daily Mail<\/a> published images of Janette and Sunny trying to go incognito at Sydney Airport wearing identical hoodies, scarves, face masks, caps, and sunglasses as they travelled for the finale.<\/p>\n

Janette told Yahoo Lifestyle that she and Sunny had \u201cno idea\u201d they were flying to South Africa for the finale, and Channel 9 went to great lengths to keep it secret.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were in disguise, but I knew we were on an overseas flight, and they got me into immigration and passed me my passport and this boarding pass,\u201d she detailed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was in the queue and I looked down, and I jumped. My whole insides were jumping up and down, and I was out of my mind with excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn my very first date with Bear, he asked me what was a bucket list item for travel, and I said to go to Africa and do a safari, so it was amazing, and I just wanted to scream from the rooftops.”<\/p>\n

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Janette said she had ‘no idea’ she was being flown to South Africa. Photo: Channel 9<\/p>\n

Will The Golden Bachelor return in 2026?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s already been confirmed that The Golden Bachelor will be returning for a second season<\/a> after a casting call from Warner Bros. was recently posted online.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you in your 50s or 60s and looking for love in your golden years?\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n

\u201cOr do you know someone who deserves another shot at their happily ever after?\u201d<\/p>\n

SHOP:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are looking for Australia\u2019s next Golden Bachelor and many incredible women who are excited to find love again.<\/p>\n

“Join us today for an adventure of a lifetime!\u201d<\/p>\n

Casting is currently open to residents Australia-wide, with the season expected to air sometime in 2026.<\/p>\n

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