EXCLUSIVE: Golden Bachelor winner left questioning Barry and Sam’s post-finale friendship

Golden Bachelor Winner Surprised by Post-Finale Relationship

The winner of The Golden Bachelor has shared with friends her surprise at how much Barry “Bear” Myrden and host Samantha Armytage have stayed in contact after filming ended. What was expected to be Channel Nine’s next great love story has revealed unexpected dynamics behind the scenes.

Unseen Connections behind the Show

Sources revealed to Woman’s Day that Bear has maintained a close relationship with Samantha following the show's wrap-up, causing speculation among those involved in the production about the nature of their bond. This unexpected closeness has made the winner question the dynamics she witnessed.

“The chemistry between the show’s leading man and host has left her questioning everything.”

On-Set Observations

Insiders note the undeniable spark between Bear and Samantha went beyond casual interaction, even during filming.

“Even during filming, contestants couldn’t help but notice the spark between Sam and Bear,”
said one contestant.
“It was a running joke on set. Everyone kept saying, ‘Isn’t it Sam he really wants?’”

Another participant added,

“At one point, I looked at them coming down the stairs together and said, ‘Let’s all just go home.’ It was that obvious.”
Impact on the Winner’s Perspective

Although Bear’s happy ending was filmed several months ago, the ongoing closeness with Samantha is causing the winner to reflect on what really happened during and after filming.

Summary: The winner of The Golden Bachelor is rethinking the show's finale after noticing a strong bond between Bear and the host, raising questions about the true dynamics behind the scenes.

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Now To Love Now To Love — 2025-11-09