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Golden Bachelor Sparks Debate Over Age Limits

6/29/2025

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Mel Owens, the 66-year-old leading man of ABC's The Golden Bachelor, has stirred the pot with his dating preferences, insisting he’ll only consider women aged 45 to 60. His bold stance has ignited a fiery debate online, with supporters cheering him on while critics take aim at his rigid age limits. The drama unfolds when the show premieres in September 2025.

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Mel Owens, the 66-year-old leading man of ABC's The Golden Bachelor, has stirred the pot with his dating preferences, insisting he’ll only consider women aged 45 to 60. His bold stance has ignited a fiery debate online, with supporters cheering him on while critics take aim at his rigid age limits. The drama unfolds when the show premieres in September 2025.