The latest episode of “The Golden Bachelor” took an unexpected turn when Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, the charming 61-year-old contestant, surprised his fellow participants during a beach date with an intriguing reveal.

As they filmed the episode in March, Bear, often described as a ‘silver fox,’ unveiled a lesser-known feature—a tattoo on his lower back—while swimming with Janette, also 61. This unexpected moment occurred as the pair enjoyed a romantic sunset picnic on the sandy shores.

After their meal, the couple decided to take a dip in the water, prompting Bear to remove his shirt. In doing so, he disclosed a striking panther tattoo inked across his lower back, capturing everyone’s attention.

Janette, visibly intrigued, was seen gently placing her hand on Bear’s back, admiring his bold and hidden artwork.

At one point, Janette could be seen placing her hand on Bear’s back and checking out the ink.

After the spontaneous swim, Bear and Janette were seen walking along the sand in their soaked clothes.

The Golden Bachelor Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden left the show’s contestants shocked as he revealed a hidden detail during a beach date

The silver fox, 61, showed off his hidden lower back tattoo as he took his shirt off and went for a swim with Janette, 61, while filming the show back in March

Bear ripped his shirt off to reveal a large panther tattoo on his lower back

It comes after the Channel Nine dating show premiered on Monday night and fans of the franchise flooded social media with comments regarding the women’s complexions.

While some viewers gushed over how flawless their skin looked, others put their line-free visages down to cosmetic work.

‘There is not a wrinkle in sight. These women look good,’ one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Another added: ‘There’s so much Botox and filler…’

‘Obviously the Botox is flowing and the real heroes of this season are the surgeons. But… Some of these older ladies are total smoke shows!’ another chimed in.

One person savagely wrote: ‘My only advice to all you prospects, don’t stand too close to a naked flame, that sh** melts.’

‘The amount of Botox and HRT in one place,’ one viewer pointed out.

After much anticipation, Nine’s The Golden Bachelor premiered on Monday and there were plenty of Spanx, tears, and even a few X-rated surprises.

The pair were enjoying a romantic sunset picnic on the sand before they decided to jump into the water

At one point, Janette could be seen placing her hand on Bear’s back and checking out the ink

Earlier in the day, the couple were seen arriving to the beach for their date

Bear and Janette wrapped their arms around one another as they walked into the water

The pair embraced one another on the sand after their swim

After the spontaneous swim, Bear and Janette were seen walking along the sand in their soaked clothes

Following an emotional introduction in which he spoke about his late wife Audrey, Bear admitted the incoming crop of 20 ladies had a lot to live up to.

‘Audrey was more than one in a million, she was one in six billion,’ he said.

‘It’s been 14 years since her passing. I know deep down no one can replace her, but with the boys’ [sons Charlie, 21, Jack, 20, and Declan, 17] love and support, I know I can possibly find love again.’

Bear also revealed to host Samantha Armytage that he was scared of ‘putting himself out there’ and being vulnerable.

He needn’t have worried, though, with all the women instantly swooning over his chiselled good looks and charming personality on first introductions.

A few ladies went above and beyond to distinguish themselves from the pack, not least of which Brazilian-born Elizete, 54, who stepped out in a colourful and eye-catching Carnivale-inspired number.

Referring to herself as a warrior princess, Elizete quickly signalled her intention to throw Bear ‘over her shoulder and take him home’ before giving him a quick Samba lesson that saw her get up close and personal before launching into a booty dance.

Pip, 60, was left hot and bothered – but maybe not over Bear.

Bear revealed his toned physique as he went shirtless for the swim

They sipped on champagne while chatting during the picnic

Bear showed off his strength as he carried Janette in his arms and walked out of the water 

It comes after the first episode of The Golden Bachelor went off with a bang on Monday night

The Golden Bachelor has been a smash hit in the US, and fans have been clamouring for an Australian edition since its premiere

‘He made me feel flustered. I can feel it now. I do take HRT, so hopefully it’s not the menopause,’ she joked.

Lauren, 60, also made an impression, arriving on the back of a majestic black stallion, while Sunny, 58, thought outside the box with an impromptu golf lesson – presenting the balls down her top.

Bear noted that the racy lesson saw Sunny wrap herself around him and ‘touch a few other places as well’.

Radio star Bianca Dye, 52, was over the moon to discover that Bear was a ‘spunk bubble’.

Of the 19 women Bear met before the cocktail party, it was 66-year-old Jan – the oldest contestant in the series – who seemed to strike an instant spark.

She kept things simple, arriving with a bottle of bubbles and a toast to ‘taking risks’ and Bear was instantly smitten.

‘I couldn’t take my eyes off her,’ he confessed to the camera.

‘Jan is something very special. I think we fit each other quite well.’