Golden Bachelor Leak Reveals Backlash During One-On-One Date (SPOILERS)

In an Instagram post, Reality Steve revealed that Mel went on a one-on-one date on July 31 with Peg, a 62-year-old from Las Vegas, and they attended the Orange County Fair. Leaked photographs showed Mel and Peg sitting on a bench together, having a conversation.

In a separate Instagram post, Reality Steve also shared a leaked video from the evening portion of the date, which took place at the KC & the Sunshine Band concert. Mel and Peg were invited on stage, where he offered her his rose, and she accepted.

While some people cheered when Mel and Peg took the stage, a lot of audience members loudly booed. Although this could've been because people were annoyed that they were taking time from the concert, it's also possible that Golden Bachelor fans were expressing their distaste that Mel is still in the lead role.

What Mel Owens Being Booed During Golden Bachelor One-On-One Date Means For The Show

Fans Are Not Accepting Mel In The Lead Role

Mel being publicly booed during one of the Golden Bachelor one-on-one dates is a bad sign for the show. It means that some people aren't excited about his season, and they're not going to forget the ageist comments that he made about his cast of women. Many fans have even vowed to boycott the show.

It'll also be interesting to see how 62-year-old Peg reacts to the fact that Mel said that he was going to eliminate anyone over the age of 60. Obviously, Mel was unable to do that because, if he did, there would be no show. However, his feelings about age were made very clear, so it could become a problem in Mel and Peg's relationship down the line.

Our Take On People Booing The Golden Bachelor's Mel Owens

Mel Deserves The Backlash

Although Mel later apologized for his ageist remarks in an interview with Glamour, he deserves the backlash from Golden Bachelor fans who are protective of the show. Mel's comments reinforced every negative stereotype about older women and were in complete opposition to the premise of the reality dating series for seniors.

I don't blame fans for not accepting Mel as the Golden Bachelor after what he said. While he's entitled to date anyone he wants in real life and shouldn't be judged for his choices, Mel's preferences could destroy the spirit of the show. Mel was the wrong choice for the lead, and The Golden Bachelor will most likely be marred by backlash for all of season 2.