Mackenzie Shares Her Side of the Story

Mackenzie Montiel might not have made it very far on Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4, but her short character arc in the premiere episode made an impact. Mackenzie was one of the nine — unexpectedly turned 10 — women who had speed dates with Farmer Braden during the Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere that aired on Fox on April 21. During her 10-minute date with Braden, viewers watched her give him a bandana for his dog, Bogey, which Braden called a "green flag" to producers. But what happened in the moments of the date we didn't get to see? "I feel like we had a lot in common," Mackenzie said. "My go-to karaoke song, which is 'In Color' by Jamey Johnson, he sings at every show. I was like 'Wow, this is a sign.'" But despite some seemingly fated moments, at the end of the night, Braden did not pick Mackenzie, instead taking Lauren back to the farm. Lauren, who was initially there for Farmer Brett, decided to shoot her shot with Braden, and her boldness paid off — much to the surprise of viewers and other cast members alike. "I was truly in shock in that moment," Mackenzie said. "That's when you realize, like, 'Wow, anything can happen.'" But despite her self-confidence taking a hit from the rejection, Mackenzie said she's glad she took a leap of faith and went on Farmer Wants a Wife, mostly thanks to the fellow ladies she befriended on set. "The women's empowerment in that room, despite the circumstances, was so unexpected to me," Mackenzie said. "But they really did change my life and my outlook on how I see myself and who I want to surround myself with." Want to hear even more about Mackenzie's experience with Season 4 of Farmer Wants a Wife? Listen to her full interview on this special episode of the Farmer Wants a Wife Afterparty!