Golden Bachelor Contestant Nicolette Kenny Sparks Speculation with MAFS Star Tony Mojanovski at FHM Halloween Bash
Nicolette Kenny, a contestant on the hit show The Golden Bachelor, recently made headlines after being spotted getting very cosy with Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Tony Mojanovski at FHM’s Halloween bash in Sydney. The event, held at The Rawson, brought together a mix of influencers, reality stars, and celebrities for an evening of fun and celebration.
During the VIP event, the 55-year-old singer was seen giggling and wrapping her arms around Tony, 54, as they danced together. At one point, Nicolette even planted a playful kiss on the tattooed groom’s cheek while laughing and holding him close. The pair were later joined by fellow guest Jane, who couldn’t contain her laughter as the trio posed together for photos inside the packed venue.
Nicolette looked effortlessly chic in a black off-the-shoulder mini dress paired with pink Converse sneakers, her blonde locks loosely styled and makeup kept fresh and natural. Meanwhile, Tony, who was paired with bridezilla Morena Farina on the 2025 season of MAFS, cut a casual figure in a black ‘Tony Time’ T-shirt and matching cargo pants.
Posters of FHM’s new ‘Woman of the Year’ issue featuring Margot Robbie lined the stone walls behind the group, adding to the party’s lively backdrop as influencers and reality stars filled the room.
A Disappointing Experience on The Golden Bachelor
The sighting comes just days after Nicolette broke her silence following her shock elimination from The Golden Bachelor, revealing she was disappointed her powerful backstory was left on the cutting-room floor.
Nicolette, who joined the series to celebrate women finding love later in life, says her powerful backstory—including becoming a mum through IVF overseas at 46—wasn’t aired. “I was very disappointed in the way I was portrayed,” she told Daily Mail last week. “I didn’t have a story. I just looked like a woman who showed up and did nothing, and that’s not me. I’ve lived a big, bold life, survived a lot of hardships, and they didn’t show any of it.”
She moved from New Zealand to Australia at 17 to chase a singing career and hoped to use the show as an empowering platform. “I wanted to show younger people that ageing isn’t the end—it’s fine and it’s fun. I wanted to be part of something uplifting for women, but I didn’t get that chance.”
Nicolette revealed that she filmed for around 10 to 14 days, yet appeared on screen for less than a minute. “The first night alone was filmed over three days. We wore the same outfits for continuity, but by the time it aired, you saw just seconds of us actually meeting Bear,” she said.
Chemistry with Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden
Nicolette also addressed her on-screen chemistry—or lack thereof—with the Golden Bachelor himself, Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden. “He was very robot-like at the start,” she admitted. “I think he was genuine, just nervous and not quite ready for it. He barely spoke to me, but he did speak more to the bigger personalities.”
Despite speculation, Nicolette says she wasn’t set up as a villain. “No, that wasn’t me—if anything, Catherine was given a really unfair edit. She’s a beautiful, real woman, and I think her portrayal was way off,” she said. The singer also revealed that producers cut countless light-hearted moments between the women.
Moving Forward with Hope
Now back home with her seven-year-old son—whom she welcomed via IVF after years of wanting to be a mother—Nicolette says she has no regrets. “This is part of it, isn’t it? The disappointment. But I don’t regret doing it because the girls who are still there have amazing stories that deserve to be heard.”
She added that all of the contestants had equally powerful reasons for being there—stories that were never shown. “It was supposed to be a turning point for reality TV—a wholesome, feel-good show. Instead, it just joined the ranks of the others,” she said. “But it’s still a good watch. It’s just a shame that so many women’s stories—including mine—went untold.”
And while her time on the show was brief, Nicolette hopes it sparks a wider conversation. “Maybe they should release the unseen clips online—all of us had something meaningful to share. We were promised our voices would be heard. That’s all any of us wanted,” she said.
