Although I don’t typically take such staunch stances about reality TV, I’m officially out onThe Golden Bachelorseason 2unless the rumors swirling around the show are true. ThroughoutThe Golden Bacheloryears thus far, I’ve enjoyed the fresh take on the long-time show. Mel Owens, however, has made it tough for me to look forward toThe Golden Bachelorseason 2.
Mel, the new lead ofThe Golden Bachelor, has been open about what he’s looking for in a romance throughout the lead up toThe Golden Bachelorseason 2. While he’s entitled to want what he wants out of a romantic relationship,Mel’s demands have become a major issue forBachelorNationas the show gets ready to film.
AfterMel shared that he’s looking for one specific age groupof women onThe Golden Bachelorseason 2, I had to step back. I, for one, can’t stand bywhile Mel is openly demeaning to womenof a certain age, especially when he’s in his 60s and angling to be on a dating show for people in their golden years.
Golden Bachelor Mel Owens Is Rumored To Be Out
Reality Steve Says He’s Being Recast
AlthoughThe Golden Bachelorhas yet to confirm anything about what’s happening with Mel, if anything, long-time spoiler accountReality Stevehas shared that he’s likely to be recast. After sharing some tough comments about what he’s looking for in a partner,Mel is likely to be ousted asThe Golden Bachelor. If this is the case, I’m back in on the season.
While I understand thatMel’s comments could be explained awayor could’ve been shared in a way that didn’t give full context, the fact that he was willing to share something so derogatory was tough to hear. Mel’s decision to be upfront about looking for a younger woman was demeaning, andit went against the whole premise ofThe Golden Bachelor.
Mel’s Comments About Not Dating Out Of An Age Range Were Disgusting
He Shared He’d Only Date Younger
Mel’s comments onIn The Trenches,a University Of Michigan sanctioned podcast surrounding the school’s football program, centered around the criteria he was looking for in a partner. Sharing that hetoldBachelorproducers he wanted women ranging from 45 to 60 years old, despite being 66 years old himself. Mel shared he told the producer"if they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them,“and ignored pushback.
While Mel is welcome to date whoever he wants outside ofThe Bachelorfranchise,The Golden Bachelorwasn’t the right platformfor his commentary on not wanting to date women his own age. Instead of accepting his age and owning the fact that women in the same phase of life could be a good fit,Mel demanded a disheartening cast.
Bachelor Producers Have One Chance To Prove They’re Genuinely Making Changes
They Have All Eyes On Their Next Decision
Moving forward,Mel being removed from the show is the only way I can imagine supporting the season. Although I’m sureThe Bachelorcamp isn’t happy about Mel’s commentary, the fact that it was only addressed when he came out and said it publicly is a bit of a red flag.Mel being so openly ageistis a tough pill to swallow.
Though it’s possibleBachelorproducers were simply going to follow along with his lead,Mel speaking publicly about his desires may have savedThe Golden Bachelorseason 2. If Reality Steve is correct andBachelorproducers are removing Mel, it may be a sign of things improving for the franchise. I’d be happy to watchThe Golden Bachelorseason 2 with a new lead.
