These two are redefining what it’s like to find love in your golden years.
On the season finale of The Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens gave his final rose to Peg Munson. He didn’t have a choice since Cindy Cullers self-eliminated herself. But now his choice is final, the couple is rewriting the rules on finding romance in your older years.
Key Takeaways
- Mel Owens struggled with being vulnerable during his journey to love.
- He told Cindy Cullers that he wasn’t ready to settle down and get married.
- Cindy self-eliminated during the finale.
- Owens gave his final rose to Peg Munson.
- The two shared that they’re not in a race for the altar.
The Unexpected Twist
Golden Bachelor fans claim Cindy Cullers was the real winner of the season. During last Wednesday’s finale, Cindy exited the show after realizing that Mel didn’t want to get married so soon. However, Mel told Variety that he made his intentions clear from the start.
“There was no miscommunication by me. I was telling her straight up what was going to happen. She ejected, and that’s her right to do that, which is fine,” Mel explained. “It was ironic that she said she’s in love, then she’s not, and walks out.”
Peg was just as shocked by Cindy’s self-elimination. Seeing that scene play out didn’t raise any concerns for her about her future with Mel. The two realized they were on the same page during their overnight date. Mel realized that he ended up with the right partner for a reason.
Writing Their Own Love Story
Unlike most of the golden couples, Peg and Mel are writing their own story. They rewrote the rules of the dating show. They’re not in a rush to get married anytime soon.
Now that their relationship is public, they get to spend as much time together as possible. They want to use this time to explore and get to know each other better.
“We’re going to continue to get to know one another,” Mel said. “This is our official first day out. Even though we’ve been together for probably for a few months, on and off over the last few weeks, it’s an ongoing process.”
During the After the Final Rose, Peg and Mel admitted they had fallen in love with each other. But they still weren’t getting engaged. Fans noticed that Mel was tight-lipped with the women he had courted.
But Mel had more to say about Peg during his interview. “I love being around her. She’s funny, has a great personality, a loving mother, very giving, and treats me well,” he gushed.
There’s a good reason why they don’t have marriage on the mind. They’re both divorced, which is something they shared a connection over on the show. Find out how Mel Owens managed to turn around his “difficult” season of The Golden Bachelor.
