Viewers go wild as they clock the ‘chemistry’ between Golden Bachelor Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and host Samantha Armytage: ‘She was close to keeping the rose herself’
Golden Bachelor Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and host Samantha Armytage have been denying romance rumours for months.
But Monday’s premiere episode of the dating series left many viewers convinced that there is a spark between the pair despite their protestations.
Fans flooded social media in droves after noticing ‘chemistry’ between Bear, 61, and Sam, 49, in the debut episode.
Some watching at home even joked that Sam would have liked to keep a rose for herself.
‘I’ve read enough reality dating romances to know that the best ones are where the star falls for the host/crew member… so I wouldn’t be mad about Bear and Sam…’ wrote one person on X.
‘I feel like Sam Armytage and Bear would make a good couple!’ said another.
Golden Bachelor Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and host Samantha Armytage have been denying romance rumours for months. Both pictured
But Monday’s premiere episode of the dating series left many viewers convinced that there is a spark between the pair despite their protestations
Fans flooded social media in droves after noticing ‘chemistry’ between Bear, 61, and Sam, 49, in the debut episode
‘When they realise Sam Armytage has cut all their grass with Bear,’ someone else joked, alongside a gif of a brawl.
‘Samantha Armytage and Bear have a lot of chemistry and he probably prefers her the most… I wonder if they got together or are together?’ one more commented.
‘Sam and Bear…let’s go!’ encouraged another, while another said, ‘There should be a male host. Sam has too much chemistry with Bear.’
‘Armytage was so close to keeping the First Impression Rose herself,’ someone else posted, with another agreeing, ‘Bear should give the rose to Sam’.
Sam and Bear first sparked whispers of an off-screen romance after making their red carpet debut at the Logies, where their close rapport was noticed by attendees.
The reality show’s leading man responded to the talk of the town ahead of the series’ big debut.
Bear attended the Golden Bachelor premiere in Sydney on Monday, where he couldn’t help but gush about his co-star in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail.
‘She was sensational. She was great,’ he said of Samantha’s time hosting the inaugural season.
Some watching at home even joked that Sam would have liked to keep a rose for herself
‘I used her as a mentor the whole way through and she said, ‘follow your heart,’ which I did.’
However, when asked about all of the rumours regarding his relationship with the TV star, he was quick to put them to bed.
‘Yeah, well, that’s to be expected,’ he said of the speculation, adding: ‘Let’s just say they are rumours.’
The Golden Bachelor co-stars appeared to avoid being photographed together on Monday at the KIIS FM Studio in Sydney as speculation about their relationship continues to swirl.
The pair kept their interactions minimal, avoiding eye contact and conversation as they left The Kyle and Jackie O Show studios, as they continue to dismiss claims of a romantic connection.
He was also joined by the cast-members vying for his heart in the upcoming series, who all looked radiant as they attended the premiere.
The Golden Bachelor has been a smash hit in the US, and fans have been clamouring for an Australian edition since its premiere.
However, last month, host Samantha was forced to address rumours that she had got cosy with Bear after the pair’s red carpet debut at the Logies sparked whispers of an off-screen romance.
Speaking on Nova’s Chrissie Swan Show, the Sunrise alum and new host of Channel Nine’s dating experiment laughed off suggestions she and the silver fox had become more than colleagues.
‘Well, you can’t host the show and then steal the Golden Bachelor. Hello. That wouldn’t be much fun would it?’ Sam quipped when asked if she’d ever considered taking advantage of her ‘staff discount.’
