Windy Finale Leaves Viewers Chilled: The Golden Bachelor Couple's Outdoor Reveal Sparks Criticism

In a recent development, Channel Nine has come under fire for its decision to film the finale of The Golden Bachelor at the foot of a mountain range in South Africa. While the location provided a spectacular backdrop for Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long to announce their love for one another, online critics have slammed the choice, stating that the spot was too windy.

Fans have expressed their disappointment, noting that the pair of lovebirds looked cold and awkward as they went through the finale with Cape Town's Twelve Apostles mountain range behind them. A clip shared on Instagram shows the high wind playing havoc with Sunny's hair styling and Bear's jacket, leading one viewer to comment, "Surely they could have relocated to a less windy area ffs."

Despite the backlash, the couple have revealed that they are still together and have kept their love alive in the months since filming on the reality show ended with a series of secret hookups. Sunny and Bear have met up in a series of spicy Airbnb dates, with Sunny describing the experience as "a bit of fun sneaking around" and Bear likening it to "Mr Bond and his Bond girl."

In a truly heart-warming moment during the finale, Bear confessed his feelings to Sunny as he picked her as his final lady, telling her, "You amaze me with your resilience. You blow me away. You're a force of nature. You deserve somebody to lift you up and never clip your wings." Sunny, in turn, expressed her joy, saying, "For me, my dark days are gone and bright days are here because of you. I can't wait to go on this journey with you in life."