In Sweden the decision had already been made last week. Dairy farmer Robbe (29) kissed Branko. What Joffrey’s exit would mean. However, he was the only one who didn’t know anything yet. “I’m full of stress. The uncertainty consumes energy,” he said. “I threw myself, then you don’t want him to choose someone else.”
But by then the die had already been cast. “I already half know what’s going to happen. After all, there was a kiss and a hug,” said Branko, who, like Robbe, was not really looking forward to the moment of choice. After all, Joffrey was a great guy and he had to be deeply disappointed. “I often got out of bed and went for a walk. I have been worrying a lot,” Robbe sighed. “You know he’s going to get hurt and you run all the scenarios of how he’s going to react. But it felt right with Branko. That kiss was a release for both of us. This is the man I want to build a future with. He also indicated that.”
Branko already knew what was going on. Joffrey hoped for much more, but was already lost. — © VTM
However, then the most difficult moment had to come: playing open cards against Joffrey. But Robbe gathered his courage. “We had high expectations in the beginning. However, it didn’t happen right away. Then we started chatting, but it didn’t give the right feeling. In the meantime, Branko was getting an itch and I don’t want to hide that anymore.” Joffrey steeled himself until he could no longer hold back the tears.
Robbe must admit that the die had already been cast for some time. — © VTM
Overcome by emotions
Sanne (33) also had to choose in Bocholt. Between Jimmy, Boris and Robin, all three of whom went all out for her. While the men were working, Sanne called her childhood friend and Boer zkt Vrouw colleague Martijn (35) to vent. “It’s intense. I do my best to just have fun. But I’m not used to all that attention. I’m not used to being helped.” Martijn advised her to talk to the gentlemen about her feelings, but Sanne did not find that easy.
When Dina came to the farm, she had better control over her emotions. “I became calmer. I was in a panic, I didn’t know what was happening to me. I don’t really dare to open up yet, a result of my previous relationship. I never wanted to experience that again. I’m afraid of it and they know it. Sometimes I escape to the cows, my safe place.”
Jimmy (middle) was allowed to leave for home and became very emotional. — © VTM
Yet she knew clearly who could go home: Jimmy, someone who was completely in love with Sanne. But that turned out to bother her. “I can’t return his feelings.” Jimmy accepted his fate, but moments later burst into tears. He had tried so hard. Farmer looking for woman can sometimes be tough.
Two fun dates
Niels (32) in Gierle had two more ladies on his property: Astrid and Sylvie. First he took Astrid on a date to Bobbejaanland. It was a successful date. “We can talk about the same things,” said the farmer. A ride on the horses followed with Sylvie. “In terms of appearance, it matches what I am looking for,” said Niels. Sylvie was honest: “It could be a good partner. But it takes a lot more than what I know yet. At the moment I feel that you are a great fit for me, but only time will tell. But now there is a click.”
“I’m not going to say I’m in love. It is too early for that, but I want to get to know them better,” said Niels. “I’m not a big talker about feelings, neither is she. If you agree, everything will work itself out.”
Niels: does he choose Astrid (left) or Sylvie (right)? — © VTM
The last person who faced a moment of choice was Michiel (27). Although Anouchka, Rune and Kato were all allowed to stay on the farm for a while, one of them was given 24 hours of private time with the dairy farmer from Geraardsbergen. It was Anouchka, because he felt that she had not yet opened up and he hoped that it would happen that way. Being able to go on a romantic picnic with him made her cry with emotion. “I have never experienced this. It was so heartfelt,” she said.
Michiel and his ladies. With Anouchka on the left. — © VTM
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