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Mel Owens Announced as Lead for 'The Golden Bachelor' Season 2

ABC confirms the 66-year-old former NFL player and lawyer will star in the senior-focused dating show, with a likely fall premiere.

"The Golden Bachelor" Season 2 star Mel Owns.
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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mel Owens is seen playing against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 7, 1986.
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Overview

  • ABC has officially renewed 'The Golden Bachelor' for a second season, continuing its senior-focused dating franchise.
  • Mel Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL linebacker-turned-lawyer, has been named the new lead, following Gerry Turner's inaugural season in 2023.
  • Owens, a divorced father of two, is seeking a partner to share life's simple joys and companionship in his golden years.
  • Season 1 averaged 10.4 million viewers across platforms, making it ABC's strongest unscripted series in years and driving the show's renewal.
  • A premiere date for Season 2 has not been announced, though it is expected to air in the fall, continuing the network's alternating schedule with 'The Golden Bachelorette.'