Farmer Wants a Wife star Sam Reitano breaks his silence after quitting the show

Farmer Wants a Wife’s Sam Reitano breaks his silence after quitting the show over the death of his grandfather – and hints he’s finally found love

Farmer Wants a Wife star Sam Reitano has broken his silence after dramatically quitting the show on Sunday.

The 28-year-old thanked fans on Instagram and for their well-wishes after the tragic death of his grandfather, which led to his shock exit. 

The tropical fruit farmer also hinted that he’s found love since filming the Channel Seven series several months ago. 

Speaking out: Farmer Wants a Wife Sam Reitano (pictured) broke his silence on Tuesday after quitting the show over the tragic death of his grandfather

Sam shared a picture of himself smiling in a red flannel shirt, and wrote: ‘I’m not a big fan of posting sad photos as that’s all I seem to have from the show.

‘But I have received so many messages regarding there condolences when my grandfather passed away and I would like to say thank you.’

He added that Sunday’s episode was ‘hard to watch’ because it brought back memories of his grandfather’s death.

So sad: The 28-year-old posted on Instagram and thanked fans for their well wishes after the tragic death of his grandfather that led to his shock exit

So sad: The 28-year-old posted on Instagram and thanked fans for their well wishes after the tragic death of his grandfather that led to his shock exit

Sam then hinted he’d found love outside of the show.

‘Since the show was filmed months ago I have been getting back on track and life has been looking great for me lately and my future is looking amazing,’ he wrote. 

‘I have a big announcement to make next week on here so stay tuned! Hint: I am the happiest I have ever been!’ 

One fan commented below the post: ‘Condolences to you and your family. And also happy for you. Seems like you may have found your other half? Good on you. Silver linings do happen.’

Supportive: One fan commented underneath: 'Condolences to you and your family. And also happy for you. Seems like you may have found your other half? Good on you. Silver linings do happen'

Supportive: One fan commented underneath: ‘Condolences to you and your family. And also happy for you. Seems like you may have found your other half? Good on you. Silver linings do happen’

Another remarked: ‘Sorry to hear of you loss in the family. I hope you have found your happily ever after.’ 

Sam quit the show on Sunday after the tragic death of his grandfather. 

He received a heartbreaking call from his mother telling him his grandfather had died from a heart attack.

Tragic: Sam quit the show on Sunday after the tragic death of his grandfather. He received a heartbreaking call from his mother telling him his grandfather had died from a heart attack

Tragic: Sam quit the show on Sunday after the tragic death of his grandfather. He received a heartbreaking call from his mother telling him his grandfather had died from a heart attack

Sam made the difficult decision to leave and broke the news to his remaining ladies, Emily, Riley and Sophie ahead of the group dinner.

He told his women: ‘This week has been a really big week. I know we all came here to find love and I thought I could get through this but I can’t.’

Sam went on to tell the girls that he’s ‘enjoyed every moment’ he’s had with them but he needs to be with his family.

‘Right now I need to attend to my family back at home and I’m going to have to call it quits,’ he said. 

‘I’ve got to end this right now for myself. I’ve enjoyed every moment I’ve had with you all.’

Saying goodbye: Sam made the difficult decision to leave and broke the news to his remaining ladies

Saying goodbye: Sam made the difficult decision to leave and broke the news to his remaining ladies

The farmer also told Sophie he thought she was his perfect match until she told him she wasn’t interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with him.

‘You put the cherry on top but then you gave me this bombshell today and you broke my heart into pieces but that’s life. You can’t always get what you want,’ he said. 

Sophie then apologised and explained she didn’t want to break Sam’s heart but she didn’t feel they had a romantic connection.

‘I would of loved to not be in a situation where I had to break your heart and to have to do it when you and your family are going through what you’re going through,’ she explained.

‘Thank you to you and to your family because they opened their home… You’re all an amazing bunch of people,’ she added.

Farmer Wants a Wife continues on Sunday at 7pm. 

'You gave me this bombshell!' The farmer also told Sophie (left) he thought she was his perfect match until she told him she wasn't interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with him

‘You gave me this bombshell!’ The farmer also told Sophie (left) he thought she was his perfect match until she told him she wasn’t interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with him

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