Farmer Wants a Wife fans who were stunned by John Sansone’s finale pick are in for another surprise: John and Claire have already called it quits.
On Saturday (Aug. 16), Sansone confirmed the split in a heartfelt Instagram post, explaining that the breakup “was a mutual decision based on private challenges.”
“While I’ll always appreciate and respect the time we shared together, I feel it’s best to move forward separately,” John wrote.
He added, “While our relationship was public, I wish for this chapter to remain as private as possible. Thank you for your kindness and support.”
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The announcement comes less than three months after the Season 3 finale aired on May 22 — when John shocked fans by choosing Claire over fellow finalist (and fan-favorite) Lily.
From Surprise Pick to Sudden Split
As the season was winding down, viewers were convinced John would end up with Lily, whose values and long-term goals seemed more in line with his own.
Instead, he followed his heart and picked Claire.
“Claire and I got along on a more surface level,” John told Taste of Country after the finale. “She and I made each other laugh a lot, just generally had a good time together.”
Still, he admitted the choice “got down pretty close at the end,” adding that the two weren’t always allowed to have deeper conversations off camera.
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His decision divided fans online, sparking plenty of debate about whether he had made the right call.
Who Is Farmer John?
John Sansone hails from St. Louis, Mo., where he farms 170 acres of soybeans, corn, and wheat.
When he’s not working the land, he’s a full-time law student at Washington University — a balancing act that’s just as demanding as reality TV romance.
He’s also an avid traveler, with Instagram posts tagged from everywhere, including Texas and Florida, as well as Wyoming and Tulum, Mexico.
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 3 Finale Pictures Include Final Decisions
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