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Former NFL player Mel Owens is the second "Golden Bachelor" and is looking for love at age 66.

Owens apologized for previous comments he made about eliminating contestants who were 60 or older.

The season premiere featured two rose ceremonies, with 10 of the original 23 women being sent home.

Former pro football player Mel Owens is in his golden years and looking for love as the second ever "Golden Bachelor." On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the second season of "The Golden Bachelor" kicked off with not one, but two rose ceremonies in the premiere episode.

Owens was announced as the second-ever "Golden Bachelor" back in April 2025. Ahead of the show, he already faced controversy for his comments about mature women, stating that he would eliminate any female contestants

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