While ABC’s “Golden Bachelor,” Mel Owens, a Detroit native, narrowed his decision for a romantic partner down to a pair of women, Wednesday night’s episode didn’t reveal his choice — but viewers did get a more insight to who he might choose ahead of the final rose ceremony.
“I don’t want to use the word [love] loosely…it’s a big deal. You can’t use it and not mean it,” Owens said.
Owen, 66, who began the season being introduced to 23 women who also were hoping to find a partner, has pared the contestants down to two: Cindy Cullers, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas, and Peg Munson, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the first part of the season finale, Owens took both Cullers and Munson on their own versions of a perfect date in Antigua. Munson chose a dune buggy ride while Cullers’ date included a boat ride and swimming with stingrays.
The iconic “fantasy suite” dates, in which Owens and the women were offered the opportunity to spend the night together behind closed doors, without cameras also was part of the episode.
In the final two-hour episode that airs Nov. 12, Owens will choose between the two women. Here’s what to know.
What channel is the ‘Golden Bachelor’ on
New episodes air weekly on Wednesdays on ABC, or any other platform that carries ABC. It will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
The finale of “Golden Bachelor” and the “After the Final Rose reunion” will air at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Unfortunately for YouTube TV viewers, the show may not be available to watch live, as the live TV streaming platform hasn’t reached an agreement with Disney.
How long is the ‘Golden Finale’?
In addition to the Nov. 5 episode in which Owens took both women on dates, the final episode will be two hours long with an “After the Final Rose” segment after the pre-taped dates and finale rose ceremony. The final rose ceremony episode of “Golden Bachelor” and the “After the Final Rose reunion” will air Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Who went home on the latest ‘Golden Bachelor’ episode?
Nobody went home last Wednesday. The episode focused on final dates with Owens’ remaining women. The previous week, the already-eliminated women talked with host Jesse Palmer and shared information about each other and Owens.
Who is Mel Owens?
Owens was born and raised in Detroit and his “athleticism shone through from an early age,” according to his bio on ABC.
The former NFL player turned lawyer’s father taught Diana Ross in school while the family lived in Detroit.
Owens played linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1977 to 1980, earned All-Big Ten recognition before being drafted ninth overall in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
Owens earned his juris doctorate from the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law and is now a partner at NBO Law in Orange County.
His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.
He met his “first love,” when he was working as a lawyer, and together, they had two sons,” Owens’ ABC bio said, adding life later “took an unexpected turn” as his father, professional baseball player Walter Owens, passed and his marriage fell apart.
Owens married Fabiana Pimental in 2002 and they had two sons. Divorce proceedings began in 2020 and were finalized in 2024, USA TODAY reported.
Golden Bachelor 2025 cast
The cast for the “Golden Bachelor” 2025 season included 23 women:
Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami
Amy, 63, a full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey
Andra, 77, a retired federal worker from Los Angeles
Carla, 62, a former model from Los Angeles
Carol, 63, family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California
Cheryl, 66, a retired IRS employee from Englewood, Colorado
Cindy, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas
Debbie, 65, a fitness professional from Denver, Colorado
Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska
Gerri, 64, a home care agency CEO from Rockville, Maryland
Lily, 72, a retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, California
Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio
Maia, 58, a college sports consultant from Malibu, California
Monica B., 62, a flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama
Monica P., 60, a cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Alabama
Mylene, 61, a casino VIP host from Las Vegas
Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida
Peg, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas
Robin, 63, a wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California
Roxanne, 62, a longevity nurse from Austin, Texas
Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, California
Terri, 71, a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas
Tracy, 62, an interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana
Who did the Golden Bachelor pick?
On Friday, Oct. 24, Reality Steve posted a spoiler on Instagram for who Mel Owens picks on Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor.”
Owens is engaged to Peg Munson, a 62-year-old retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, according to Reality Steve.
Who wins ‘The Golden Bachelor’ 2025?
Owens gets engaged to Peg Munson, according to Reality Steve. So she is “the winner” of “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2.
