who does mel pick on the golden bachelor

Mel Owens, the Golden Bachelor in Season 2, has been dating a select group of women and has made several key picks so far. In the most recent episode (Episode 4, aired October 8, 2025), Mel picked Peg Munson for a one-on-one date, describing their day at the fair as perfect and ended the night by giving her a rose at a concert, signaling strong interest in her. Peg is a 62-year-old retired firefighter and bomb technician who connected deeply with Mel over shared experiences of divorce. Mel also handed out roses to Peg, Carol, Debbie, Cindy, Cheryl, and Nicolle during the rose ceremony, while eliminating Robin, Roxanne, and Gerri. Nicolle received a rose despite some controversy surrounding her intentions. Cindy also had a notable chemistry with Mel during a beach photoshoot, which led to a romantic solo session with him. In summary, Mel has shown special interest by picking Peg Munson notably and giving roses to several others including Carol, Debbie, Cindy, Cheryl, and Nicolle, while letting go of Robin, Roxanne, and Gerri as of the latest episodes in early October 2025.