Meet Farmer Wants a Wife’s Colton Hendricks: Get to Know the Single Dad Looking for Love on Season 3

Colton Hendricks is one of four farmers, alongside Matt Warren, John Sansone and Jay Woods, featured on season 3 of Fox’s hit dating show, Farmer Wants a Wife. As he gears up to court eight city women ranging in careers from nannies to nurses, fans are curious about the handsome bachelor and want to know more about the single dad looking for love.

What Is ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’?

Farmer Wants a Wife, which has already aired in 32 countries, follows four eligible bachelors as they search for true love with women ready to give up their lives in the big city. The contestants will see if they’re meant to work on a farm by performing tasks including tending to cattle and doing behind-the-scenes business operations.

The show has been successful in the past, with over 180 marriages and 410 children born to participating couples in 32 countries.

Who Is ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Star Colton Hendricks?

Colton is a 28-year-old cattle rancher and horse trainer from Mena, Arkansas, where he owns a 600-acre cattle farm. He was previously divorced and has a child from a previous relationship.

“His upbringing on a farm instilled in him the value of hard work, as he spent his early years there alongside his dad. Love, family and ranching are Colton’s top priorities,” his official bio reads, per People. “Colton knows exactly what he wants and has been having a tough time meeting someone ready to be a mom. With his whole family close by and gorgeous property to raise his dream football team-sized family, Colton is looking forward to meeting a partner who knows what they are signing up for.”

Who Is ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Star Colton Hendricks Ex-Wife?

Although not much is known about Colton’s previous relationship, his ex-wife is a woman named Rheyn, according to public records viewed by Swoon.

The former couple wed in October 2020 but had separated by July 2023. According to the outlet, Rheyn appears to have been the first to file divorce paperwork in Polk County, Arkansas, in October 2023.

How Many Kids Does ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Star Colton Hendricks Have?

Colton is the father of a 2-year-old son. He often shares photos and videos of his son, revealing his name as Souther in a May 2024 TikTok video.

“Safe to say that Souther is still learning how to whistle #cowboys #babycowboy #horses #cowhorsesoftiktok,” the Arkansas native captioned the cute video.

Who Are the Women Competing for ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Colton Hendricks’ Heart?

Colton’s eight bachelorettes are Bailee, a barista from Castle Rock, Washington; Hope, a hairstylist from Purcell, Oklahoma; Kassandra, a radiology tech from Hartsville, Tennessee; Keeley, a dance coach from Cincinnati, Ohio; Makenzie, a hairstylist from Fort Worth, Texas; Rebecca, a media account executive from Nashville; Taylar, a hairstylist from Sarasota, Florida; and Zoe, an ICU nurse from Sarasota, Florida.

When Does ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 3 Premiere?

Farmer Wants a Wife season 3 premieres on March 20, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will air weekly at the same time and be available to stream the following day on Hulu.