Golden Bachelor Stars Spark Engagement Rumors

Eagle-eyed fans are speculating that The Golden Bachelor stars Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long are engaged. The couple, who found love on the Channel Nine dating series last year, have been sharing moments from their recent visit to Bear's family in Canada. During their trip, several photos captured Sunny adorned with a dazzling opal band on her ring finger, sparking intense speculation.

While neither Bear nor Sunny have confirmed or denied the engagement rumors, Sunny's playful response to a fan's question—a laughing and love emoji—has only fueled the speculation. The couple previously went to great lengths to conceal their relationship, maintaining secret meet-ups for seven months after filming wrapped before they could go public.

Bear shared that he had to save Sunny's number under a pseudonym in his phone to avoid detection. Sunny described the undercover months as particularly challenging, but highlighted Bear's consistent romantic gestures, including daily texts and calls. They eventually revealed their tightly controlled courtship, which involved producer-approved secret meetings and late-night phone calls, to maintain their bond while the show aired.