A major Golden Bachelor spoiler has seemingly dropped after pictures of next week’s group date exposed a missing contestant.

The hit reality series, starring leading man Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden, debuted last week on Nine and has already been making waves in the social media sphere.

However, recent snaps taken in March have revealed that a fan favourite was notably absent from the next group date, prompting speculation that she won’t receive a rose on Tuesday night in a surprising elimination twist.

In the pictures, contestants were seen vying for Bear’s heart in a bonding activity as they embarked on an overnight getaway.

The women were paired up and sent on a camping adventure in motorhomes in an effort to test who best matches Bear’s adventurous spirit.

Spotted together were Catherine and Lauren, Elizete and Pip, Bianca and Gera, Jan and Janette, Kim and Shamse, and Terri, who was instead paired with a member of the production crew.

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A major Golden Bachelor spoiler has seemingly dropped after pictures of an upcoming group date exposed a missing contestant (Pictured: Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden)

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The hit reality series debuted last week and has already been making waves

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Recent snaps taken in March have revealed that a fan favourite was notably absent from next week’s group date, prompting speculation that she didn’t receive a rose (Pictured: Lauren)

However, Abbie Chatfield’s mum Laura appeared to be missing from the activity, sparking speculation of a shock exit.

During the first episode of the Nine series’ inaugural season, Laura revealed she had followed in the footsteps of her daughter, who appeared on the seventh season of The Bachelor.

‘It feels surreal being here because one of my beautiful daughters, I’m proud to say, has been on The Bachelor as well,’ the 64-year-old said in her piece to camera.

Fans were then shown a sweet glimpse of Abbie and Laura’s relationship as the excited mum picked out dresses in preparation for the show while her daughter hyped her up.

She went on to say that her TV personality daughter advised her to go on the show because Abbie is ‘concerned that I’m still by myself’.

The camera then showed the reality star cheering on her mum as she tried on a pink frock, which she ultimately wore during her piece to camera.

Fans flooded X with reactions to what some called a ‘nepotism storyline’.

‘Laura is Abbie Chatfield’s mum?’ one person wrote, with a picture below that read: ‘The whole system is rigged.’

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In the pictures, contestants were seen vying for the heart Golden Bachelor Bear in a bonding activity as as they embarked on an overnight getaway (Pictured: Elizete)

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The women were paired up and sent on a camping adventure in motorhomes in an effort to see who is most compatible with Bear’s intrepid nature (Pictured: Jan and Janette)

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Spotted together were Catherine and Lauren, Elizete and Pip, Bianca (pictured) and Gera. Jan and Janette, Kim and Shamse, and Terri, who was partnered with a production crew member

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Pip (left) and Elizete (right) seemed to be in the midst of chaos as they drove their motorhome

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Terri (left) and Janette (right) kept it casual as they stretched their legs

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Gera (pictured) looked effortlessly cool in a brown tube top and cargo pants

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Kim (left) adjusted her phone holder in the motorhome alongside Shamse (right)

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Jan (pictured) rocked a pop of colour with a matching pair of sunnies for the group date

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Catherine (pictured) showed off her toned arms as she pushed her suitcase

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Bianca (pictured) took the wheel during the group activity

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Kim (pictured) looked chic sporting matching animal-print luggage

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Janette (pictured) looked sleek in an all-black ensemble

One person savagely penned: ‘If Abbie’s mum is anything like her daughter, she needs to be eliminated immediately.’

‘Abbie Chatfield’s mum is there for love?’ one person wrote, accompanied by a graphic that read: ‘Yeah right’.

One person predicted that Laura’s famous relative would get in the way of her winning the Golden Bachelor.

‘I know someone who won’t win. It’s that silly Abbie Chatfield’s mother, unfortunately for her mum,’ they shared.

Fans had been gearing up to see Abbie’s mum, Laura, have her big moment with Bear in the first episode.

However, the moment fell flat as her anticipated debut amounted to barely a minute of airtime.

‘Welcome to the mansion,’ Bear eagerly said to Laura as she approached him for the first time.

‘Beautiful, isn’t it? My name’s Laura,’ she replied, before the brief exchange came to an abrupt end.