Meet Mel Owens’ 25 Contestants – Get Your First Look AND Their Ages
With The Golden Bachelor Season 2 set to premiere this fall, fans are finally getting a glimpse into Mel Owens’ journey to find love again. On July 19, ABC offered an early preview of 25 women who could be competing for his heart.
These potential contestants come from various parts of the country and range in age from 58 to 77. While this list isn’t confirmed as the official cast, it’s expected that many of these women will appear when the season kicks off on September 24.
Here we go..
Tracy, 62, from Houston
Terri, 71, also from Houston
Susie, 62, of Del Mar, California
Sandy, 69, from Rancho Cucamonga
Roxanne, 62, Austin
Robin, 63, from Napa Valley
Peg, 62, of Las Vegas
Nicolle, 64, from Miami
Mylene, 61, also Las Vegas
Monica P., 60, from Birmingham
Monica B., 62, from Huntsville, Alabama
Maia, 58, of Malibu
Lisa, 66, from Marion, Ohio
Lily, 72, from Pacific Palisades
Janet, 65, from Danville, Virginia
Gerri, 64, of Rockville, Maryland
Diane, 71, from Wasilla, Alaska
Debbie, 65, of Little Chute, Wisconsin
Cindy, 60, from Austin, Texas
Cheryl, 66, from Lakewood, Colorado
Carol, 63, of Villa Park, California
Carla, 62, Los Angeles
Andra, 77, from San Francisco
Amy, 63, of Springfield, New Jersey
Alexandra, 67, from Miami
The Man at the Center: Mel Owens
Sixty-six-year-old Mel Owens rose to prominence as a linebacker for nine seasons with the Los Angeles Rams before embarking on a legal career in Orange County, where he represents athletes in injury cases. He is a father of two sons from his marriage to his first wife; after divorcing in 2020 and coping with his father’s passing, he devoted himself to parenthood and coaching sports teams.
Now, Owens is searching for love again and “hopes to meet someone to share life’s simple joys, build plans for the future, and grow stronger together,” according to ABC’s official synopsis.
Controversy Surrounding Age Preferences
In a podcast interview, Owenhs candidly mentioned a dating preference for women aged 45 to 60, and indicated that contestants older than 60 would be eliminated from consideration. He also emphasized that he wanted women who were physically fit and preferred a “natural look”.
This sparked backlash. The Golden Bachelor alumni Gerry Turner called the notion of excluding women over 60 “a huge mistake,” warning that limiting the age range undermines the spirit of seasoned romance Meanwhile, fellow contestant Kathy Swarts defended Owens, saying he likely spoke without thinking and that meeting women over 60—like herself, at over 70—could shift his perspective
Season two will return to ABC this fall, continuing the heartwarming tradition of guided romance later in life. With Bachelor in Paradise currently airing and The Golden Bachelor readying its September debut, fans have plenty of romance to anticipate.
