ABC announced thatThe Golden Bachelorseason 2 lead is 66-year-old Mel Owens, and I’m not sold on the decision. Part of it is that I’m disappointed that the producers decided to cast someone from outside the Bachelor family. There were several contestants fromThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 that I was rooting for.
Long before being cast to leadThe Golden Bachelorseason 2, Mel was anNFL player for many years before getting his law degreeand starting his own firm. Aside from being disappointed that he wasn’t a contestant fromThe Golden Bachelorette, there are other reasons to think he may not be the best choice. Read on to learn more about his potential red flags.
Mel Owens Isn’t A Stranger To Fame
Is He Really Looking For Love?
The Golden Bachelorseason 2 won’t be the first timeMel appears on a television screen. He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1981-1989, so he’s no stranger to fame. I can’t help butworry that Mel sees this as more of a gig than a search for love. On the plus side, Mel doesn’t appear to be too active on social media, so he must not be too focused on fame. Only time will tell if he’s genuinely looking for love, but I’m not convinced.
Mel Is The First Divorced Lead
He Did Have A Long Marriage
Mel was married to Fabiana Pimentel for 25 years, and they had two children together beforeshe filed for divorce in 2020. Gerry Turner fromThe Golden Bachelorseason 1was a widower, as was Joan Vassos, the lead ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. Mel will be the first divorcedGoldenlead, which makes for a different dynamic.
Mel Still Has An Intense Career
Does He Have Time For A New Relationship?
BeforeThe Golden Bachelor’s official Instagram account announced Mel as the new lead, he’d lived a full life. After retiring from his time in the NFL, Mel put away his football and focused on a new chapter in his life. He went to law school and eventually started his own firm, where he continues to specialize in workers' compensation, sports law, sports injuries and disability benefits. I don’t see how he has the time to beThe Golden Bachelor,let alone start a new relationship.
Born June 20, 2025 (66 years old)
