Mel Owens, a retired NFL player and attorney, has been revealed as the new Golden Bachelor.
The hit show The Golden Bachelor has been renewed for a brand-new season on ABC and Hulu, with Owens taking on the role of leading man, Disney announced at Hulu's inaugural Get Real House event on Tuesday.
Gerry Turner was announced as the first Golden Bachelor in July 2023. Turner proposed to contestant Theresa Nist on the season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelor, which aired Nov. 30, 2023. The couple later announced their divorce in April 2024.
In May 2024, Joan Vassos was revealed as the first Golden Bachelorette. Her inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette ended with the 61-year-old choosing contestant Chock Chapple.