In the latest developments of Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens, the 66-year-old ex-NFL player-turned-lawyer and reality TV star, has narrowed down his choices to the final three contestants.

On the episode that aired Wednesday, October 15, Mel presented roses to Peg, Debbie, and Cindy, securing them the much-anticipated hometown dates on the ABC show.

Addressing the six women before the ceremony, Mel acknowledged the importance of familial approval, stating, “Your families are your biggest advocates and have your best interests at heart. If you receive a rose tonight, it means we will be spending meaningful time together. This decision is not one I take lightly, and I hold each of you in high regard.”

As the ceremony unfolded, Mel bid farewell to Cheryl, who had openly expressed her growing feelings for him. Nicolle, the season’s notorious antagonist, also exited, using her limo departure as an opportunity to campaign for her own season of The Golden Bachelorette. Meanwhile, Carol chose to leave earlier in the episode, concluding that Mel was not her perfect match.

The Golden Bachelor continues to captivate audiences, airing on ABC every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for more insights into the final three contestants.

Golden Bachelor Mel Owens is narrowing down his list of potential matches ahead of meeting their loved ones. “There’s only three families that I’m going to meet next week. Choosing is going to be tough. But I’m looking for love, I’m looking for that special feeling with one of these women,” Mel, 66, said during […]

Peg

The Facts: She’s a 62-year-old retired firefighter and bomb tech, from Las Vegas, Nevada, who was cheated on by her ex-husband
The Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

“I’ve kissed a lot of toads out there, it would be nice to find the good guy out there, finally,” Peg told her daughter over FaceTime during Wednesday’s episode. “I have feelings for him. My heart is invested so that makes me a little bit nervous because who wants to get hurt? Who wants to get their heart broken?”

Debbie

The Facts: She’s a 65-year-old fitness professional from Denver, Colorado, who has never been married
The Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Mel noted to Jesse Palmer during Wednesday’s episode that Debbie hadn’t tied the knot in the past. “She is special. She’s never been married, but there’s not a right or wrong time to find love,” he said.

Despite the controversy ahead of season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens is hopeful that Bachelor Nation will tune in to meet his cast. “The women are great, and you’re going to see that they’re great,” the 66-year-old lead told Us Weekly ahead of the Wednesday, September 24, premiere. “They carry the show. They’re […]

Debbie has, however, said she’s falling in love with him. “It’s a profound feeling,” Mel said to host Jesse Palmer of the revelation.

Debbie later told the cameras, “Telling Mel I was falling in love with him, you know it just came out. I’m just over the moon.”

Cindy

The Facts: She’s a 60-year-old retired biomedical engineer who specialized in group date roses
The Hometown: Austin, Texas

After only getting group date roses, Cindy got her first one-on-one on Wednesday, during which he gifted her a star named after her.

“I am feeling great about Mel,” Cindy told the cameras. “I enjoy being with him. He is such a great man. I am definitely over the moon, crazy about Mel Owens. I am falling, falling fast and I do feel like the stars are aligning for us.”

During a FaceTime with her daughter, Cindy added that Mel is “everything” that she had been looking for. “I see a forever with Mr. Mel Owens,” she said. “It’s not just a little bit scary, it’s a lot scary. I wanted to fall in love, but what if he doesn’t catch me?”