John Sansone is still searching for “the one.”
The Farmer Wants a Wife star spoke out for the first time after season three contestant Samantha Riehlabruptly left the Fox dating competition series mid-season.
“There were thoughts for all of them where I thought they could be ‘the one,'” the 25-year-old told People in an interview published May 1. “Most things come and go, and I think it was certainly confirmed when she left.”
Noting that there were “definitely some interesting turns” when it came to testing his chemistry with Samantha, John added, “It was quite an interesting ride. I thought she was like a challenge because I feel like she was testing my words. With everyone else, I was kind of asking them questions more about them.”
But while things didn’t work out with the 24-year-old, John said he still has “100 percent” faith he’ll find his soulmate in one of the remaining women on the show.
During Farmer Wants a Wife‘s April 17 episode, Samantha walked away from John after not clicking with the St. Louis native.
“I am so overwhelmed right now,” the sales professional told the wheat farmer. “I had no idea where this was going to go, and I honestly came in here thinking this is going to be extremely easy.”
“I need to tell you right now you are one of the most amazing guys that I’ve ever met in my life,” she continued. “You are probably one of the most fiercely loyal people I’ve ever met. God-fearing, family-oriented and everything that I’ve ever looked for in a man.”
However, when John asked, “But?” Samantha got brutally honest about her true feelings.
“There are just little things that are keeping me from believing that I am what you need in a partner,” the Dallas local confessed. “I think I am what you want, but you are very much someone that likes to be in the driver’s seat—and so am I. I think you need someone who’s going to let you lead.”
Despite her unexpected exit, John understood Samantha’s motives.
“That’s okay, I appreciate your honesty,” said John. “I really actually did enjoy having you around, because it was fun. It felt like I had somebody who was in the same exact headspace as me. It’s going to be interesting not having that anymore, but there’s a possibility that I may find it with somebody else.
See John’s journey for love continue when Farmer Wants a Wife airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Fox.
And keep reading to meet the other farmers and women of season three.
Meet Farmer John’s Women
Abby (John’s Farm)
Age: 26
Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist
Current Location: Charleston, SC
Taylor (John’s Farm)
Age: 23
Occupation: Criminal Defense Paralegal
Current Location: Tampa, FL
Claire (John’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Medical Sales Rep.
Current Location: Chicago, IL
Samantha (John’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Sales
Current Location: Dallas, TX
Chloe (John’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Private Nanny
Current Location: Raleigh, NC
Kaylee (John’s Farm)
Age: 25
Occupation: Nurse
Current Location: Houston, TX
Lindsey (John’s Farm)
Age: 25
Occupation: Pharmaceuticals
Current Location: Kailua, HI
Lily (John’s Farm)
Age: 23
Occupation: Sales Manager
Current Location: Houston, TX
Meet Farmer Jay’s Women
Grace (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 23
Occupation: Nanny
Current Location: Ellensburg, WA
Jackie (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Nanny
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Julia (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 22
Occupation: Model & Student
Current Location: Malibu, CA
Karina (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 23
Occupation: Operations Manager
Current Location: Madison, WI
Viviane-Lee (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Zoo Employee
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Tyana (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 23
Occupation: Nurse
Current Location: Wooster, OH
Natalie (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 22
Occupation: Accounting Technician
Current Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Kailee (Jay’s Farm)
Age: 26
Occupation: Electronic Specialist
Current Location: California, KY
Meet Farmer Matt’s Women
Christine (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 28
Occupation: Chief of Staff
Current Location: Perkasie, PA
Alexandra (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 29
Occupation: Nurse
Current Location: Encinitas, CA
Chelsi (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 29
Occupation: Jewelry Production
Current Location: Dallas, TX
Halleh (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 29
Occupation: Real Estate
Current Location: Albuquerque, NM
Jordyn (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 32
Occupation: Musician
Current Location: Nashville, TN
Olivia (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 25
Occupation: Marketing
Current Location: Lakeland, FL
Rachel (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 25
Occupation: Lash Tech.
Current Location: Queens, NY
Jordan (Matt’s Farm)
Age: 33
Occupation: Medical Aesthetician
Current Location: Dallas, TX
Meet Farmer Colton’s Women
Bailee (Colton’s Farm)
Age: 24
Occupation: Barista
Current Location: Castle Rock, WA
Kassandra (Colton’s Farm)
Age: 25
Occupation: Radiology Tech.
Current Location: Hartsville, TN
