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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Pivots in Week 2 With Roast Date as Mel Owens Tries to Reset

The series seeks to regain trust following backlash over Owens’ age comments after a steep premiere ratings drop.

Mel Owens and Alexandra during Season 2 of "The Golden Bachelor."
In celebration of Season 2 of "The Golden Bachelor," Mel Owens joined tastemakers for an exclusive event at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California with his two sons Andre Owens (L) and Lucas Owens (R).
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Overview

  • Episode 2 airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
  • ABC bills a no‑holds‑barred comedy roast at Los Angeles’ Bellwether Theater co‑hosted by Jared Freid, with the funniest contestant earning a one‑on‑one dinner at Petit Trois featuring chef Ludo Lefebvre.
  • The season opened with Owens’ on‑air apology and contestant pushback over his podcast remark about excluding women over 60.
  • Early coverage cites a roughly 65% viewership decline for the Season 2 premiere compared with Season 1, per The TV Ratings Guide.
  • Owens has urged fans to give the season a chance and praised the women — ages roughly 58 to 77 — while Jesse Palmer returns as host.