Golden Bachelor Finale Takes Flight Amid Airport Disguises
The inaugural Australian season of The Golden Bachelor is racing towards its dramatic conclusion, with only a handful of episodes remaining before viewers discover who wins the heart of the charismatic Barry 'Bear' Myrden. In an exclusive development, photographs obtained by the Daily Mail have definitively identified the two finalists who jetted off to South Africa for the grand finale, despite their elaborate attempts to travel incognito.
The Airport Caper: Disguises and Tell-Tale Clues
Back in April, the final bachelorettes arrived at Sydney International Airport dressed in near-identical incognito outfits. Their ensemble consisted of black hoodies, plaid scarves, face masks, black caps, and oversized sunglasses in a concerted effort to shield their identities from the public. However, keen-eyed observers spotted subtle details that ultimately exposed the women, confirming their passage to Johannesburg for the final rose ceremony.
The first contestant was identified as Sunny Long. The crucial evidence that gave her away was multi-layered. She was seen carrying a distinctive red leather handbag alongside a tote bag that featured a label with the initials S.L.. Furthermore, the disguised figure sported a French manicure, a nail style Sunny was previously seen wearing during episodes filmed at the Sydney Opera House. The final piece of the puzzle was a woven Panama hat balanced in her bag, which matches one she has worn on her Instagram account while playing golf.
Confirmed Frontrunner Joins Sunny in the Final
The second woman securing her place in the finale is Janette Bendle, the 61-year-old Pilates studio owner. Rumours had already been circulating that Janette was a frontrunner for Bear's affection, especially after she scored the first date with him at the season's start. The airport snaps provided concrete proof. She was spotted wearing a distinguishable ring on her pointer finger, identical to one she wore in earlier episodes. A sneak peek at her boarding pass, slipped into her passport, sealed the deal; it showed the last letters of her surname, 'NDLE', with a 'J' beside it.
This revelation follows earlier speculation fuelled by photos from a filming session at the Sydney Opera House. In those images, which featured host Samantha Armytage and the final five ladies—Jan, Janette, Kim, Sunny, and Gera—Janette appeared notably isolated from the group, trailing behind the others. This solitary positioning was interpreted by many as a strong signal that she had forged the deepest connection with the 'silver fox' Bear, making her a likely pick for the final two, a prediction now confirmed.
