who is the golden bachelor 2025

The Golden Bachelor for Season 2 (2025) is Mel Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams who later became a lawyer. He is the star of the show looking for love among women aged 60 and above. Mel Owens was announced as the second Golden Bachelor in April 2025, and the season premiered on September 24, 2025, on ABC. He has faced some controversy for remarks about contestants over age 60 but has since apologized and is seeking companionship and love in his golden years.