Police and council rangers were called out to The Golden Bachelor mansion in Sydney last Wednesday amid a dispute between producers of the show and neighbours over noise complaints.
Residents are reportedly fed up with the late-night karaoke sessions and all-night parties taking place at the $110 million Tresco Estate in Elizabeth Bay during filming of the Channel Nine reality show.
Tensions reportedly boiled over last week when one neighbour retaliated and began blasting a trumpet from their backyard in protest.
One local said the disruption in the area had been constant since the production crew arrived earlier this month.
‘Originally you heard them building frames and installing all the lights. But what really tipped me over the edge was the first night they met the Bachelor,’ the resident said.
‘It was a Tuesday night, they were up partying until 4am. I woke up thinking it was kids screaming, but it was the women doing karaoke and yahooing.
Police and council rangers have been called out to The Golden Bachelor mansion in Sydney amid a dispute between producers of the show and neighbours over noise complaints
Residents are reportedly fed up with the late-night karaoke sessions and all-night parties taking place at the $110 million Tresco Estate in Elizabeth Bay during filming of the Channel Nine reality show
Tensions reportedly boiled over last week when one neighbour retaliated and began blasting a trumpet from their backyard in protest
‘It is beyond disrespectful. They have huge speakers and have even had live bands.’
A City of Sydney spokesman confirmed in a statement that there were ‘several’ complaints from residents living near the waterfront mansion.
‘As a result of these complaints, City of Sydney staff met with the production company to discuss standard noise limits,’ the spokesman said.
‘We will continue to monitor the production to ensure filming remains compliant and residential amenity is maintained.’
A letter was sent to surrounding residents by Warner Bros, assuring them music would no longer be played after discussions with council and police.
The estate was listed on the market last year with a price guide of between $110million and $120million.
Locals claim the current filming of The Golden Bachelor is just the latest chapter in a long-running saga of noise and disruption from the mansion, which has also hosted parties for Amex and Nova 96.9’s Christmas party.
‘The parties are getting worse. After we tried to take it to council and got knocked back, it’s felt like a free-for-all,’ a neighbour complained.
One local said the disruption in the area had been constant since the production crew arrived earlier this month
The Golden Bachelor targets an older audience.
It follows contestants who have experienced love and loss as they search for a second chance at romance.
Its first season, which aired last year, starred silver fox Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and wrapped in November.
In December, it was revealed that the hunt for Australia’s next Golden Bachelor had taken a surprising turn, with two faces from the first season being linked to potential 2026 bachelors in the running.
Daily Mail revealed Channel Nine has shortlisted two hunks, but a source close to production said they both carry romantic baggage producers aren’t aware of.
Insiders said reality TV veteran Neil McIntosh (My Mum, Your Dad) and charismatic Gold Coast sports commentator Craig Trinder were firm contenders for the 2026 season.
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