The Golden Bachelor season 2 star Mel Owens has made some shocking demands about his contestants, and I think that his journey will turn out even worse than Gerry Turner’s, which ended with his divorce from his winner, Theresa Nist. The Golden Bachelor, season 1 starring Gerry, was an inspiring show that proved that people could find love at any age.
However, I was disappointed when the show ended in controversy when Gerry’s past came to light, including the fact that he wasn’t the innocent widower without much dating experience that the series had portrayed him as. Instead, he actually had a long-term girlfriend before the show.
In addition, Gerry and Theresa’s divorce put a damper on the experience because it was yet another Bachelor Nation failure. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, The Golden Bachelor season 2 star Mel made some outrageous comments that I truly can’t believe or accept.
The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Star Mel Owens Refuses To Date Women His Age
Mel Only Wants To Date Younger Women
I was completely shocked and disappointed when Mel, a 66-year-old NFL player-turned-lawyer, revealed that he didn’t want to date women his own age. In an interview on the In the Trenches podcast, Mel made some controversial comments about his demands for The Golden Bachelor season 2.
Mel revealed that, during the casting process, he told the producers that he preferred women aged “45 to 60…just being honest.” He then shared that, after he was selected to be the Golden Bachelor season 2 lead, he had lunch with an executive producer. He told him, “If they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them.”
Mel said that the executive producer responded, “Oh, Mel, you can’t. You know, this is not the Silver Bachelor. This is the Golden Bachelor. But they’re gonna be hot. Don’t worry about it. Don’t worry about it.” Mel also revealed that the executive producer told him, “You can’t use the word cut.” He said that he responded, “Well, that’s an NFL term.”
Mel also explained that he doesn’t know anything about the women yet because the executive producers were vetting the contestants for them. However, he said that he told the producer, “I know they’re gonna be beautiful. I know they are.”
Mel added that his requirements for the Golden Bachelor women are “they’ve got to be fit because I stay in shape and work out and stuff. And I told them to try to stay away from the artificial hips and the wigs. You know, that kind of stuff.” Mel also said that he knew the women would be “amazing,” and wouldn’t have artificial hips and wigs.
Mel also shared what he’s looking for in a woman, stating, “someone who’s a lifetime learner. Enjoys to love life. And work out and stay fit. And eat and have fun. And be energetic and live life.” I was disappointed to hear that Mel’s main focus is the women’s looks, and not what’s on the inside.
Why Wasn’t One Of The Golden Bachelorette Men Cast As The Golden Bachelor?
After Gerry’s Golden Bachelor season crashed and burned, I hoped that the producers would do a better job of choosing the next lead. As I watched Joan Vassos’ Golden Bachelorette season, I imagined several of her contestants in the role, and I was shocked when someone from outside the franchise was announced as the star.
However, some of Joan’s men are currently in relationships, including Mark Anderson and Guy Gansert. In addition, several of the Golden Bachelorette contestants, including Charles “CK” King, Gary Levingston, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike, and Ralph “RJ” Johnson, will be appearing in Bachelor in Paradise season 10. I’m not sure why none of them or any of her other contestants weren’t considered as the Golden Bachelor lead.
Golden Bachelorette contestant Pascal Ibgui was criticized when he revealed that he wanted to date younger women. Therefore, I don’t understand why Mel was cast as the lead when he also made it clear that he had no intention of dating anyone over the age of 60, which means that he doesn’t qualify for The Golden Bachelor.
Mel Should Be Recast Before The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Begins Filming
Mel Was The Wrong Choice For The Show
I had high hopes for Mel, especially because he brings a new perspective as a divorced man, rather than as a widower like Gerry or a widow like Joan. He was married for 25 years, but got divorced from his wife in 2020. Together they share two sons. However, now I’m hoping that Mel is recast before the season begins. I believe that he’ll ruin the essence of the show.
The Golden Bachelor season 1 featured 22 women aged 60-75 for 72-year-old Gerry. He ended up choosing 70-year-old Theresa, who was one of seven women over the age of 70 in the season, including Kathy Swarts, Ellen Goltzer, Sandra Mason, Patty James, Christina Kempton, and Pamela Burns, many of whom became fan favorites because of their vibrant personalities.
