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Who Is The Golden Bachelor Mel Owens? Here’s Everything To Know
Mel Owens apologized for saying he would cut anyone over 60, sparking controversy among contestants aged 58 to 77 on The Golden Bachelor, airing on ABC and Hulu.
- On Sept. 24, The Golden Bachelor premiered on ABC, and Mel Owens apologized on camera to arriving contestants before being roasted during the two-hour premiere.
- Those interview lines sparked prefilming controversy, as Mel Owens told interviewers he would cut anyone age 60 or over and cited a 45-to-60 range.
- Contestants fired sharp zingers likening Mel Owens to old Detroit pizza and an old car, while one contestant brought a puppet that slapped him during arrivals.
- Many contestants reacted with a mix of forgiveness and skepticism, as Diane Firmani, contestant , remained unconvinced and observers warned the podcast comments could hinder Owens' search, while Host Jesse Palmer responded soon after.
- The season's casting puts age and representation at the center, with Mel Owens, born December 7, 1958, leading 23 women mostly over 60.
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Mel Owens is the new star of The Golden Bachelor for season two and he caused some controversy before filming ever even started, all due to comments he made about age. The 66-year-old former professional football player, who became a lawyer later in life, said in a June 2025 interview that he vowed to eliminate any woman over the age of 60. There are 23 women competing this season and almost all of them are above the age of 60, so that would hav…
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