Dejan Nešić (25) is a young farmer from the village of Dalj in Slavonia, known to the general public as one of the youngest candidates of the 18th season of the popular Croatian reality show “Love is in the country”. He grew up and lives in the countryside, where he runs his own household – takes care of the yard, orchard and garden – and currently works as a driver. Interestingly, by profession chef, so in his free time he enjoys preparing traditional dishes and barbecuing with friends. Dejan describes himself as a cheerful and open person who prefers to spend time in nature and socializing, and entered the show “To find the right one”, since he is ready for a serious relationship and starting a family.
Life in the countryside and the values it cherishes
As A real village child, Dejan sees his future in his native land and does not plan to leave Slavonia. He holds tightly to family and friends, which is why he openly said that he could not be in a serious relationship with a girl who She’s not ready to move To him in the countryside – life in the countryside is irreplaceable for him and he does not want to leave him. This is exactly why she expects her future partner to accept such a rural lifestyle.
When it comes to ideal partner, Dejan listed a number of traits that he values in the opposite sex:
- short and handsome – He is physically attracted to short-looking girls.
- relaxed and open – A natural, social girl who fits easily.
- Honest – He considers an honest relationship without pretense to be key.
- ready for a joke – cheerful spirit and good sense of humor.
- willing to move to the country – ready to accept life in a rural environment and build a common future in Dalje.
These qualities are ideal for him, so he points out that a girl who it is not Ready for the challenges of rural life, it was difficult for him to win his heart. “My life is there and I wouldn’t leave my friends and family, that’s very important to me,” said Nešić, stressing that he expects his partner to move to his estate instead of him leaving his hometown.
Interests: from cooking to engine
In addition to working on the farm, Dejan has two great passions – cooking and Motorcycles. He likes cooking and he likes to prepare traditional home-made food, from Slavonian specialties to fish dishes. As a trained chef, he regularly surprises his friends with various delicacies made with his own hands. He also showed his culinary skills during the show, often trying to host his guests on the property with delicious meals.
His other indispensable love is motorcycles and adrenaline rides. engines are his way of relaxation – as soon as the weather is nice, Dejan starts his engine and goes on long drives, enjoying the feeling of freedom that they provide. “I like motorcycles. I’d like a girl who will share crazy rides with me,” he pointed out in one conversation, adding that he would ideally have a partner who also likes adrenaline and trips on two wheels. He imagines how they would visit the picturesque landscapes on a motorcycle together – because, he says, everything is more beautiful and fun together.
romantic soul with strong attitudes
Dejan considers himself great romance, but admits that he also has his jealous side. In love, he gives himself to the maximum – he openly said that He doesn’t believe in love at first sight And that before participating in the show, he didn’t think too much about romance. However, when he falls in love, he is ready to forgive almost everything to a loved one. A kind of life principle for him is that true love goes beyond flaws and mistakes: “When you fall in love, you would forgive even if someone killed you, let alone cheating. When you fall in love, you are not very smart,” Dejan joked, vividly portraying how devotedly he loves it when he cares.
Accordingly, he points out that trust in a relationship is extremely important, although he is not completely immune to jealousy. He said openly: “I don’t like someone touching what’s mine”, letting it be known that he is protective of a loved one. Nevertheless, he tries to maintain a healthy balance – if he found a girl who moved in with him and with whom he “clicks”, he promised that he would be completely dedicated and faithful: he would try not to do stupid things or communicate with other girls, because he takes a serious relationship very responsibly.
Its romantic spirit Dejan expresses through small acts of attention. “I like romance, I like to take a girl to a nice place. I like her romantic, I’m in favor of mutual romance,” he said before the start of the show. He prefers to show emotions with actions rather than words – he believes that concrete gestures are more valuable than mere statements. “I prefer to show it with deeds – a gift, a dinner – because there is nothing from the story,” He explained, letting it be known that he will always try to give his loved one special moments. From small surprises to big romantic gestures, Dejan does not hesitate to show feelings when he sincerely cares.
Participation in the show Love is in the country
“Love is in the country” is a popular reality show produced by RTL, which connects rural singles with potential partners. Dejan Nešić entered the 18th season of the show (2025) as one of the youngest farmers looking for love in front of the cameras. His journey through the show was dynamic and full of emotional twists and turns, which made him one of the most notable participants of that season.
Unusual start with Love on hold
At the very beginning, Dejan’s television adventure took an unexpected turn. Namely, during the first meeting with the girls who wrote him letters, an unpleasant surprise happened – most of the invited candidates She didn’t appear at an arranged gathering. Host Anita nursed Dejan with the unpleasant news that girls that day they did not manage to come to get to know each other. So it’s a young farmer on fast connection After all, the company kept only one girl, Matea. Although he expected a greater turnout and secretly hoped that all the girls would arrive, Dejan did not allow this situation to shake him. He stated that he felt good and that he was not overly disappointed – he came relaxed and tried to remain positive despite the circumstances.
Fortunately, she appeared at least Matea, which immediately caught his eye. Dejan later admitted that he had very glad that someone came though and that during their first date he did not feel very nervous. He described Mateo as a very beautiful and nice girl and made an effort to make up for the absence of other candidates. That unusual start – one farmer and one girl instead of the usual crowd – marked the beginning of his search for a soulmate in front of the cameras. The audience immediately sympathized with the young farmer, who, despite everything, kept a smile and hope that other girls would join him later.
Drama on the property and conflicts
As the other girls subsequently joined the show, Dejan’s estate in Dalje was filled with several different characters – among them they stood out come on, Valentine, Dora and Miljana. Although the atmosphere was friendly at first, differences in characters and expectations soon surfaced, especially between Dejan and one of the candidates, come on.
The tension between Dejan and Slovenian women come on She grew up living together on a farm, to culminate in one episode after a harmless situation that escalated. It all started with the departure of Dejan, let’s go to the store – let’s stay there longer than planned, justifying himself with a drop in sugar and the need to buy something sweet. Dejan is due to this delay lost patience and gave her an ultimatum: if she does not return until the agreed time, he leaves without her. When Ajda was two minutes late, Dejan kept his word and returned home alone, leaving her in the store.
That event sparked a heated argument on the estate. Ajda, visibly upset, attacked Dejan with the words: “What kind of gentleman are you?… You couldn’t wait a few minutes!”, while he defended himself, claiming that he called her on the phone and that she did not answer. The exchange of accusations soon turned into an open conflict without hesitation. Dejan is at one point broke and decided to end the agony: he cold-bloodedly told Aydah that Packing bags and leave his estate – that more for her there’s no room in his house. Disappointed, Ajda returned his insults, calling him egotistical and “empty-headed”, but the decision had already been made. The other girls, Dora and Miljana, did not interfere in the argument; Ajda resented them for they did not take for her, feeling lonely in that situation. Thus, Dejan’s adventure recorded First departure – Ajda was sent off from the property ahead of time, in one of the most dramatic outbursts of that season. Viewers reacted violently to this conflict; Part of the audience criticized the young farmer for his sudden decision, while others gave him the right to seduce order in his home.
After Ajda’s departure, Dejan continued to meet the remaining three girls, trying to reduce the choice to the one with whom he has the best connection. In one elimination round, he said goodbye to Valentine, who taught him a lesson on that occasion, telling him that with such an attitude “he will never find love”. Despite some disappointments, the young farmer remained focused on the goal – to find the right one among the remaining ladies.
Final selection and epilogue of the season
At the end of the show, Dejan arrived at Two candidates: dore and MILJANE. Both girls made a good impression on him, but each with their advantages and disadvantages. Dejan openly admitted that Dora bothered him that sometimes insults him in jest, while in Miljana she was bothered by her stubbornness and talkativeness – however, he thought that both “sweet and kind”, and that the difference between them is minimal. After a lot of thinking, he made a decision on who will be the girl he leads to the final romantic journey.
He announced to the cameras that chose Dora For a romantic escape for two, which she welcomed with a smile. Dejan suggested that they go on a journey friendly so maybe see what to do next – hoping that a deeper emotion could develop through relaxed socializing. Miljana sporty accepted the defeat, commenting that she thinks that Dora, with her calmer character, suited Dejan’s nature more. However, he followed A big turnaround which neither the audience nor Dejan expected.
namely, Dora soon gave up From the trip! In the next show, she admitted that she will not go with Dejan on a romantic weekend because she “Felt there is not enough chemistry” Between the two of them. It was a cold shower for a young farmer, but he did not indulge in anger or disappointment for long. He showed a dose of maturity and resourcefulness – He reached for a “reserve option” almost immediately and called Miljana, the second-placed girl. Miljana didn’t mind that she was originally the second choice; It is with pleasure jumped into Dora’s place And she started packing her bags for travel, jokingly calling him “friendly honeymoon”.
So Dejan still went on a well-deserved journey, but in a slightly different arrangement – instead of with the chosen one of his heart, he set out on the journey with a girl who remained him as a friendly support. The epilogue of his love story in the show remained somewhat open. Although he did not achieve a romance with Dora as he planned, he gained a new friendship with Miljan and a valuable experience on his journey of seeking love. The final show revealed where the farmers and their chosen ones were a few weeks after filming: Dejan and Miljana remained on good terms, but they did not become a couple in a romantic sense. Despite this, Nešić does not regret participating – on the contrary, he points out that he learned a lot about himself through the show and that he still believes that he will find a kindred spirit, perhaps outside the cameras.
Popularity and life after the show
Participation in “Ljubav je na selu” brought Dejan recognition and local fame which he had never dreamed of. He became a kind of star in his native village – as he says, “All my friends and family follow the show, I’m the main topic in the village”. His accidents and accidents in front of the cameras were regularly recounted; Locals cheered him on, commented on every performance and cheered him on to find love. Dejan’s sincere performances and youthful charm won the sympathy of part of the audience throughout Croatia and the region.
After the end of filming, Nešić continued to live his usual life in Dalje, but occasionally he appeared in the media thanks to his gained popularity. Thus, in December 2025, he attracted attention with a humorous post on social networks. A friend took a picture of him while he was working in the Advent cottage in the center of Osijek, and with the photo she joked: “Varaždin has Šima, and our Osijek has Dejan.” With this, Dejan was compared to Šim Eleza (a famous bachelor from the show “Mr. Perfect”) and once again made it to the headlines of the portal. Nešić himself shared that joke with his recognizable smile, showing that even after the reality show he has sense of humor and to enjoy the attention he gained.
Although he was not lucky enough to find a life partner on television, Dejan Nešić remains an optimist. In his statements, he emphasizes that his experience in “Love is in the countryside” did not discourage him, but helped him better know what kind of person he was looking for next to him. He still works diligently on his property, perfects recipes in the kitchen and drives his daily pet on two wheels through Slavonic roads. His authentic personality, sincere emotions and willingness to compromise (along with firm views on country living) make him still very a desirable bachelor in the eyes of many viewers.
Conclusion
Dejan Nešić He made a strong impression as a brave and honest young man who showed on national television what the quest for the love of one Slavonian farmer. Through his ups and downs in the show “Ljubav je na selu”, he profiled himself as a romantic with strong convictions – a young man who without hesitation says what he thinks, but also gives his all to those he cares about. Although he did not find his lifelong companion in a TV adventure, he gained new friendships, experiences and the sympathy of the audience.
Dean’s example confirms that true love sometimes takes time and patience. His story continues – far from the cameras, in the fertile fields of his native Dalje, this passionate cook and motorcycle lover continues to look for the right one that will share his love for the village and the joys of life. Will his wish come true soon? Time will tell. Meanwhile, Dejan remains true to himself – authentic, smiling and ready to love, waiting for the right person to appear and complete his life fairy tale.
If you follow such inspirational stories and are interested in the development of events, continue to follow our page for news about the heroes of popular shows. Dejan Nešić is proof that great loves also flourish in the countryside – maybe the next one is cooking somewhere in the Slavonian plain. We wish him luck on that journey!
