On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, “ The Golden Bachelor ” Season 2 cut from six women to a Final 3 ahead of hometowns: Cindy, Peg, and Debbie. Cheryl and Nicolle exited before the credits rolled. At the same time, first-season lead Gerry Turner and ex-wife Theresa Nist ignited fresh headlines around his forthcoming memoir, adding off‑screen drama to a high‑stakes week for the franchise.
Final 3 on The Golden Bachelor (Episode aired October 15, 2025)
Mel Owens , 66, entered Week 5 with six women. Jesse Palmer told the group that hometowns were next and that no roses would be handed out on dates this week—only at the rose ceremony. The group date sent Peg, Debbie, Cheryl, Nicolle, and Carol up a mountain for spiritual “alignment” work with a shaman, while Cindy received the one‑on