ABC has unveiled the complete cast for The Golden Bachelor Season 2, featuring 23 accomplished women between ages 58 and 77 vying for the affection of 66-year-old former NFL linebacker Mel Owens. The diverse group includes professionals from various backgrounds, with many being mothers, grandmothers, and retirees seeking their second chance at love.
From NFL Star to Golden Bachelor
Owens brings impressive credentials to the role, having played nine seasons with the LA Rams after being drafted ninth overall in 1981. Post-retirement, he earned his Series 7 license, worked as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, and later obtained his law degree from UC-San Francisco. He now practices workers’ compensation and sports law.
Notable Contestants and Premiere Details
The cast features remarkable women including luxury yacht saleswoman Alexandra from Miami, retired bomb technician Peg from Las Vegas, and Carol, who manages her nephew Freddie Freeman’s career. The season premieres September 24 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu, following Season 1’s success of 10.4 million viewers.