ABC and Hulu have announced that “The Golden Bachelor” will be returning for a second season, with 66-year-old Mel Owens as the new leading man. Owens, a former NFL player who transitioned into a successful career as a lawyer, will be stepping into the spotlight as the Golden Bachelor for the upcoming season.
In the previous season, Gerry Turner held the title of the Golden Bachelor and garnered an average of 10.4 million viewers in Live+35 multi-platform viewing. The success of the inaugural season has paved the way for Owens to take on the role and captivate audiences once again.
Owens’ journey to becoming the Golden Bachelor is a unique one. He played college football at the University of Michigan before being drafted into the NFL in 1981. During his nine seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Owens made a name for himself as a talented linebacker, recording 26.5 sacks and four interceptions. After retiring from football, he pursued a career in finance as a financial adviser at Merrill Lynch before eventually obtaining his law degree from UC-San Francisco. Owens now specializes in workers’ compensation, sports law, sports injuries, and disability benefits.
“The Golden Bachelor” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and fans can expect an exciting new season to premiere at a later date. The show follows the journey of a group of women vying for the heart of the Golden Bachelor, culminating in a dramatic finale where the winner is chosen.
In the previous season, Theresa Nist was chosen as the winner of “The Golden Bachelor,” and the couple tied the knot in a televised special on ABC in January 2024. However, their marriage was short-lived as they announced their divorce just three months later, highlighting the challenges of finding love in the public eye.
Following the success of “The Golden Bachelor,” the show was followed by “The Golden Bachelorette” in 2024. Joan Vassos was the inaugural Golden Bachelorette, stepping into the role after a family emergency forced her to leave “The Golden Bachelor” after just three weeks. The spin-off series followed Vassos as she navigated the challenges of finding love as the Golden Bachelorette.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of the new season of “The Golden Bachelor,” they can expect drama, romance, and unexpected twists as Mel Owens embarks on his journey to find love once again. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting reality dating series.
