It appears that the hopefuls on Nine’s upcoming reality series The Golden Bachelor are having too much of a good time.
With filming on the highly anticipated Bachelor spin-off well underway, late night-parties and raucous behaviour is beginning to wear thin on wealthy neighbours.
According to Confidential, neighbours in the vicinity of the historic Elizabeth Bay home, where the series is being filmed, have been complaining about the sustained noise emanating from the property.
Despite the mature age of the contestants, the publication claims that late night cocktail parties, loud ‘gossiping’ about Golden Bachelor Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, and a late-night filming schedule were to blame for the noise.
A production insider told the publication that the women in the series are treating their Golden Bachelor experience like a ‘slumber party’.
‘These women are having the time of their lives,’ the insider said.
‘They say it’s like the best slumber party they have ever been to. They are staying up and having a few wines with one another.’
Another insider added that while the neighbours were initially curious about the production, after days of sustained partying and filming, they have had enough.
‘At first they were standing on their balconies and looking on and really enjoying it,’ they said.
‘Now they’re over it.’
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Channel Nine for comment.
One of Sydney’s historic waterfront gems was recently unveiled as the secret filming location of the Samatha Armytage-helmed series.
The grand Tresco mansion in the harbourside suburb of Elizabeth Bay, designed by colonial architect Thomas Rowe and constructed between 1867 and 1883, is set on 3300sqm of sprawling grounds.
Originally Rowe’s private home, it later served as the official residence for Navy rear admirals for nearly 90 years before being sold into private hands in 1997 for $9m.
The lavish 1860s sandstone villa, featuring high ceilings and spacious rooms, has recently become a hive of activity as filming for the Channel Nine dating show began.
The breathtaking property boasts a rich history that includes a notable $11m transfer in 2004 to Janette Waterhouse, wife of entrepreneur David Waterhouse.
Today, it stands as a seven-bedroom, four-bathroom estate and serves as David’s registered address on ASIC documents.
Last year, the property was listed on the market for a jaw-dropping price of between $110m – $120m.
Sydney City Council was seemingly caught off guard by the development, has initiated inquiries despite the project falling within the purview of private property regulations.
A council spokesperson told the publication that while filming on private grounds does not necessitate council consent, it does require a comprehensive filming management plan.
This includes detailing logistical specifics like crew size, temporary structures and potential impacts on the surrounding area.
Unlike The Bachelor and The Bachelorette which feature young men and women, the Golden Bachelor is targeted at a more mature audience eager to watch how those who have already experienced great love and loss are chasing companionship in their next chapter.
‘Bear is not your usual reality TV type,’ an insider told Daily Mail Australia.
‘He’s charming, intelligent and has really lived a full life. He’s been through love, loss and now he’s ready to open his heart again. Women are going to adore him.’
Local fans of the The Golden Bachelor have been calling for an Australian version since the US version premiered last year to critical acclaim.
The US version of the series proved to be a ratings juggernaut for ABC, with the finale hitting 6.1 million American screens, giving the franchise its highest numbers in three years.
The publication also reported that the strength of the Golden Bachelor has seen the franchise expand again with ABC announcing The Golden Bachelorette.
