ABC made a major announcement. The network announced that the former NFL player-turned-lawyer, Mel Owens, is the next Golden Bachelor. He hopes to find love again.
Season 2 News
Bachelor Nation fans are in for a shock. They assumed that one of the men from Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette would lead Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor. ABC went in a different direction. They looked for a star athlete instead.
On Tuesday, April 22, ABC announced Owens as the next lead. The former NFL player is now a lawyer. The 66-year-old wants to find love again. The announcement photo unveiled Owens, who was wearing a brown jacket and white T-shirt. The caption reads: “He’s 66 and single — for now. Meet Mel Owens, a former NFL player-turned-lawyer, proud father, and your next Golden Bachelor. 🌹”
Fans took to the comment section to share their reaction. Most of them are already giving Owens roses. Some love that Owens fits the role. “American as American can be! Compare him to our former German Bachelor Franz. 😂😂😂😂,” one fan joked.
Meanwhile, other fans are hoping that Owens will find love with someone from his hometown. “Hopefully, they can cast women who live in his area,” another user commented. Others wanted Charles Ling to become the next Golden Bachelor. One user asked, “Where’s Charles L?!?!?!” while another echoed, “Charlesssssssssss.😢”
Who Is Mel Owens?
So, what do you need to know about Owens? According to a press release obtained by People, Owens was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He became a lawyer after playing linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams for eight years. Owens was married for 25 years. During Disney’s Get Real Event, he referred to his ex-wife as his “first love.”
He admitted that he’s missing out on “companionship.” Owens and his ex-wife share two sons. His younger son wants to stand beside him when he greets the ladies at the mansion. Owens also shared what he’s looking for in a special lady. He told host Jesse Palmer that he wants “someone that’s honest, charming, loving, fit. Someone full of life because it’s go time.”
