Bachelor Nation, it’s time for Mel Owens to find love. The second season of The Golden Bachelor kicks off this Wednesday, Sept. 24, with 23 women competing for Mel Owens’ heart. Owens, 66, is a retired NFL linebacker who played for the Los Angeles Rams before becoming a sports lawyer. The divorced father of two found himself in hot water earlier this year over comments he made on the MGoBlue podcast for his alma mater, the University of Michigan, regarding the senior women he’ll be dating on the show.
“They ask me, ‘What’s your preference?’ So I just said 45 to 60, just being honest,” he said on the podcast. “And then we had lunch with the executive producer. I said, ‘You know, if they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them.'”
Despite Owens’ comments, all but one of the 23 contestants on this season of The Golden Bachelor are over the age of 60 — one is even the twin sister of Sandra Mason from Gerry Turner’s season of the show! Sounds like this season may be ripe for drama. Here’s how to tune into The Golden Bachelor Season 2.
When does The Golden Bachelor come out?
The Golden Bachelor returns for its second season on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Who is the new Golden Bachelor?
The Season 2 Golden Bachelor will be Mel Owens, a retired NFL linebacker-turned lawyer. Owens is 66, divorced and a father of two. For more on Mel Owens, Yahoo Entertainment has you covered.
What channel is The Golden Bachelor on?
The Golden Bachelor, like all of The Bachelor franchise, airs on ABC (and streams on Hulu/Disney+)
Where to watch The Golden Bachelor live without cable:
Can you watch The Golden Bachelor online? Do you need ABC to watch The Golden Bachelor live? Where is The Golden Bachelor streaming? We’ve got the scoop. While the decade-plus-old franchise may have been on the air long before people started cutting their cable cords, there are plenty of ways to watch the Bachelor spinoff in 2025.
To watch The Golden Bachelor, you’ll need access to ABC. You can tune into the network with the help of a digital antenna (in select areas) or with a live-TV streaming subscription such as DirecTV or Hulu’s live-TV tier. If you don’t mind waiting an extra day, you can stream new episodes of The Golden Bachelor the morning after they air with Hulu‘s most basic, ad-supported tier — just stay away from spoilers!
Mel Owens’ Season 2 The Golden Bachelor contestants:
There are 23 women vying for Mel Owens’ heart this season. All but one are over the age of 60, despite Mel’s controversial statement earlier this year that he would “cut” any contestants over age 60.
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Alexandra, 67 — Luxury Yacht Sales Representative
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Amy, 63 — Full-Time Mom
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Andra, 77 — Retired Federal Worker
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Carla, 62 — Former Model
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Carol, 63 — Family Manager for Baseball All-Star Freddie Freeman
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Cheryl, 66 — Retired from the IRS
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Cindy, 60 — Retired Biomedical Engineer
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Debbie, 65 — Fitness Professional
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Gerri, 64 — Home Care Agency CEO
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Lily, 72 — Retired Elementary School Teacher
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Lisa, 66 — State Park Employee
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Maia, 58 — College Sports Consultant
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Monica B., 62 — Flight Attendant
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Monica P., 60 — Cosmetic Dentist
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Mylene, 61 — Casino VIP Host
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Nicolle, 64 — Yoga Instructor
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Peg, 62 — Retired Firefighter and Bomb Tech
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Robin, 63 — Wealth Adviser / Vineyard Owner
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Roxanne, 63 — Longevity Nurse
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Terri, 71 — Cosmetic Dentist
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Tracy, 62 — Interior Designer
