ABC’s “Golden Bachelor,” who hails from Detroit, has narrowed his search for love down to three women.
Mel Owens, 66, who initially famously said he didn’t want to date someone older than him, handed retired IRS agent Cheryl, who was a fan favorite on the reality series, home last night with three roses.
Owens and the female contestants, who are all around his age, went on a group date in the latest episode, which included a spiritual getaway to Butterfly Mountian in Los Angeles.
The contestants were asked to let go of their negative emotions, and each woman spent time alone with Owens.
In the end, Owens offered roses to Cindy, Peg and Debbie, sending Cheryl and Nicolle home.
Owens, 66, 1977-1980. played quarterback at the University of Michigan, earned All-Big Ten recognition, and in 1981 He was drafted ninth overall by the Los Angeles Rams and is the Golden Bachelor this season.
The former NFL player-turned-lawyer father tutored Diana at Ross School while living in Detroit.
The younger Owens appeared on the In the Trenches podcast earlier this year and said he prefers to date women between the ages of 45 and 60. The comment sparked controversy, which he addressed in the first episode of the show.
Here’s what you need to know about The Golden Bachelor.
Who got a rose on Wednesday night?
Roses went to Cindy, Peg and Debbie.
Two women were sent home, including Cheryl and Nicolle.
When does The Bachelor Season 2 air?
New episodes air weekly on Wednesdays and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Who is Mel Owens?
Before spending nine seasons in the NFL and then embarking on a career in law, Owens served as a law enforcement officer from 1977-1980. played quarterback at the University of Michigan.
Owens received his Juris Doctor from the University of California Hastings College of Law and is now a partner at NBO Law in Orange County.
According to his law firm, his legal practice focuses on sports injuries, workers’ compensation and disability benefits, in areas close to the former athlete’s home.
Golden Bachelor 2025 cast
“Golden Bachelor” 2025 The cast of the season consisted of 23 women:
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Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami
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Amy, 63, full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey
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Andra, 77, is a retired federal employee from Los Angeles
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Carla, 62, former model from Los Angeles
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Carol, 63, manager of the family of baseball stars Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California
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Cheryl, 66, retired IRS employee from Englewood, Colorado
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Cindy, 60, is a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas
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Debbie, 65, fitness professional from Denver, Colorado
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Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska
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Gerri, 64, CEO of a home care agency in Rockville, Maryland
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Lily, 72, a retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, California
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Lisa, 66, a state park worker from Marion, Ohio
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Maia, 58, is a college athletic consultant from Malibu, California
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Monica B., 62, flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama
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Monica P., 60, cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Alabama
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Mylene, 61, casino VIP hostess from Las Vegas
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Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida
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Peg, 62, is a retired firefighter and bomb technician from Las Vegas
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Robin, 63, property advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California
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Roxanne, 62, a long-term care provider from Austin, Texas
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Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, California
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Terri, 71, cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas
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Tracy, 62, interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana
USA Today contributed reporting.
Jalen Williams is a popular reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared in the Detroit Free Press: Detroit-born ‘Golden Bachelor’ makes decisions about roses. 3 women left