In Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens has narrowed down his choices to three final contestants.
The 66-year-old former NFL player, who transitioned into law and reality television, presented three roses during the episode airing on Wednesday, October 15, giving Peg, Debbie, and Cindy special hometown date opportunities.
“Your families are your biggest allies and always have your best interests in mind,” Mel expressed to the six women remaining before the rose ceremony. “So if you receive a rose, we’ll be spending substantial and meaningful time together. I consider this decision seriously because it matters to me, and I hold each of you in high regard.”
At the conclusion of Wednesday’s ceremony, Mel bid farewell to Cheryl, who indicated she was developing feelings for him, and Nicolle, known as the controversial villain of the season who ambitiously suggested she could be the Golden Bachelorette on her way out. Carol chose to leave voluntarily earlier in the episode after realizing Mel was not her ideal match.
The Golden Bachelor airs on ABC every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Read on to learn more about the final three contestants:
Peg
Details: Peg is a 62-year-old retired bomb technician and firefighter from Las Vegas who has endured infidelity in her past marriage.
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Peg shared in a FaceTime conversation with her daughter, “I’ve dealt with a number of frogs in my quest for love, and it would be wonderful to finally meet a man who treats me right. My feelings for Mel have grown, making me anxious as I fear heartbreak.”
Debbie
Details: Debbie is a 65-year-old fitness expert hailing from Denver, Colorado, who has never been married.
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Mel observed in a chat with Jesse Palmer that Debbie has a unique story. “She’s amazing, having never gone through the marriage process, but there’s truly no wrong time to seek love,” he stated.
Debbie has openly admitted that her feelings for Mel are deepening. “It feels meaningful,” Mel shared with host Jesse Palmer regarding her admission.
Debbie later expressed to the cameras, “When I told Mel I’m falling for him, it just slipped out. I couldn’t be happier.”
Cindy
Details: Cindy, aged 60, is a retired biomedical engineer known for her talent in securing group date roses.
Hometown: Austin, Texas
After exclusively receiving group date roses, Cindy finally enjoyed a one-on-one date where Mel surprised her with a star named in her honor.
“I feel fantastic about Mel,” Cindy shared with the cameras. “Spending time with him is wonderful. He’s an incredible man, and I am truly captivated by him. It feels like everything is falling into place for us.”
During a FaceTime chat with her daughter, Cindy expressed her hope, saying Mel is “everything” she has been searching for. “I envision a forever with Mel Owens, but it also scares me. I dreamed of love, but what if he doesn’t catch me?”
