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READ MORE: Samantha Armytage fights tears on The Golden Bachelor By ANTHONY JAMES Published: 05:41 GMT, 30 October 2025 | Updated: 05:49 GMT, 30 October 2025 The salaries of two of the biggest stars of The Golden Bachelor have been leaked. Unsurprisingly, it's host Sam Armytage who is reportedly raking in the biggest pile of cash. According to Pedestrian TV, producers paid the former Sunrise star a whopping $125,000 for two days of filming a week on the dating show. And to sweeten the deal, Sam, who jumped ship from Seven to Nine in 2021, had a large styling team behind her. 'They treated her like a movie star. Every outfit, every lighting set-up, it was all about making Sam shine,' the insider told the publication. As for the Golden Bachelor Barry 'Bear' Myrden, the hunky star pocketed a much less impressive $75,000 for ten weeks of work. The salaries of two of the biggest stars of The Golden Bachelor have been leaked. According to Pedestrian TV, producers paid Samantha Armytage a whopping $125,000 for two days of filming a week on the dating show As for the Golden Bachelor Barry 'Bear' Myrden, the hunky star pocketed a much less impressive $75,000 for ten weeks of work But according to a source from The Golden Bachelor set, the silver fox was caught bragging to one of his ladies that he was making $100,000 to appear on the show. The insider said he later retracted the claim after the crew learned of the 'white lie'. 'I think he was a little embarrassed when he inflated the number,' the insider said. 'He didn’t need the money. He just wanted to prove to his [sons] and himself that he’s still got some game left.' Meanwhile, Abbie Chatfield ruffled feathers on The Golden Bachelor this week as she interrogated Bear about his intentions with her mother Laura Neal. Viewers weighed in on the awkward moment the controversial influencer went head-to-head with Bear, speculating that Abbie's comments may have influenced Bear's decision to eliminate her mother from the competition During the confrontation, influencer Abbie expressed relief that Bear was Canadian and not American, before asking the 61-year-old: 'Have you gone on a date with [my mother] yet?' When Bear said he hadn't, Abbie shot back: 'Why haven't you gone on a date with her yet?' To sweeten Sam's deal, the host had a large styling team behind her that treated her 'like a star' The Golden Bachelor: Bear Myrden provides shock clue he is still single as he makes surprising move 'Still lots of time...' he sheepishly replied. But there seemingly wasn't enough time for Laura, who later on failed to score a rose at the elimination ceremony. Posting to social media after the cringeworthy exchange, one viewer commented: 'Sigh...think he chose then and there!' Another branded the conversation as 'the final nail in the coffin' for Laura. 'I'd vote off a Chatfield too,' someone else wrote. '[Abbie] being her daughter wouldn’t have helped AT ALL,' another agreed. 'Her comment on Americans was not very smart either, she has no idea of Bear's feelings on the subject,' someone added. Outspoken Abbie is no stranger to controversy, known for her staunch views about feminism and politics, her public feuds with other media personalities and her tendency to challenge traditional social norms. 'God help him if his political views clash with Abbie, that relationship would soon be over,' one viewer commented at the time. 'I'm sure his sons would love to sit at the Christmas table with Abbie... sarcasm people!' another added. 'Abbie is the way she is for a reason, I would be looking at her mother as the cause and steering well clear,' yet another commented. The Golden Bachelor continues 7pm on Sunday on Channel 9 and 9Now. SunriseSamantha Armytage Share or comment on this article: The Golden Bachelor stars Samantha Armytage and Barry 'Bear' Myrden's shock salaries leaked Add comment
