Cindy Cullers was the runner-up on The Golden Bachelor. She self-eliminated herself after she was disappointed with Mel Owens’ thoughts on their future together.
Key Takeaways
- Mel Owens was supposed to choose between his two final ladies, Cindy Cullers and Peg Munson.
- Cindy ultimately walked away from the show.
- Golden Bachelor fans said she ultimately won in the end.
Disappointing Season
Golden Bachelor fans already had mixed feelings about the finale. Mel Owens didn’t have to make a choice since Cindy walked away. He ended up giving his final rose to Peg.
However, he didn’t propose to Peg. Rather, he professed his commitment to her with a ring from Neil Lane. But surprisingly, it wasn’t an engagement ring. Rather, it was a promise ring.
The episode picked up from two weeks ago, when Cindy and Mel discussed their future ahead of their overnight date in Antigua. Cindy questioned Mel’s feelings for her and whether he was ready to marry.
Mel confirmed that he wasn’t ready to propose. He was still torn between his feelings for Cindy and Peg. Cindy decided to walk away from the competition. She chose herself in the end.
Powerful Message
During the After the Final Rose live show, Cindy told host Jesse Palmer, “I don’t need to convince a man to love me.” During that time on the dock, she realized that Mel wasn’t her person.
Mel insisted that he was “ready” to make a commitment. But he just needed more time to propose and plan for his future. Cindy already knew what she wanted. She wasn’t going to wait around for Mel to make a decision.
“I’m a very wise woman. [I knew I was] not getting married. There was no wedding at he end of this week,” Cindy explained. “There was a hope of commitment and to take this fairytale into a happily ever after. That’s what I was hoping for.”
Despite what happened, Cindy hopes that Mel finds love with Peg. She still cares about him, and the two still talk. There are no harsh feelings between them.
Inspiring Golden Bachelor Fans
Golden Bachelor fans were proud of Cindy for walking away. They exclaimed that she won when she realized that she wasn’t going to settle for Mel, who couldn’t share his true feelings.
One fan enthusiastically posted: “The biggest WINNER on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ is Cindy. Good for her, her not settling for Mel & his indecision. It took a lot to walk away. ABC: There is your next ‘Golden Bachelorette.’
Someone else asked: “Is it me, or is Mel talking in circles? Every single woman who has been sent home, and especially Cindy, who walked away on her own, dodged a bullet.”
Another fan declared: “Cindy for Golden Bachelorette.”
