The Golden Bachelor Season 2: Mel Owens' Age, Football Career, Job, Instagram & More

ABC just announced Mel Owens will star in The Golden Bachelor season 2, and here's everything we know about him. The first season of the show was a massive hit for the network, even if it ended with a rushed wedding and a quickie divorce. Fans had long anticipated the naming of Gerry Turner's replacement, and they finally got what they were waiting for.

Many fans expected one of the contestants from The Golden Bachelorette season 1 to be cast in The Golden Bachelor season 2, but the show's producers went with a new face. Many of the front-runners from Joan Vasso's season, like Mark Anderson and Guy Gansert, are already in committed relationships. Read on for everything we know about Mel, including his age, job, social media presence, and more.

Mel Owens' Age

Mel Is A 66-Year-Old Sagittarius

Mel Tyrae Owens was born on December 7, 1958, which makes him 66 years old and a Sagittarius. He's a few years younger than his predecessor, 72-year-old Gerry. This probably means the women Mel will date during The Golden Bachelor season 2 will probably be around the same age as the women of The Golden Bachelor season 1. Recently, The Golden Bachelor's official Instagram account announced Mel as the new lead.

Mel Owens' Job

He's A Football Player Turned Lawyer

Mel is no stranger to fame, as he played professional football for the Los Angeles Rams from 1981-1989. After retiring from the NFL, Mel worked as a financial advisor briefly before going to law school. He eventually opened his own firm, where he continued to specialize in workers' compensation, sports law, sports injuries, and disability benefits​​​​​​. The Golden Bachelor season 2 will be Mel's first time on a Bachelor show.

Mel Owens' Instagram

Plenty Of Room To Grow

Though it's unclear which Mel Owens account on Instagram belongs to The Golden Bachelor, it appears to be one with very little activity. If this is indeed his account, he has only posted once. In March 2024, he posted a photo of himself playing football. He currently has only 41 followers, but now that Mel's been cast as the next Bachelor lead, his social media presence will likely grow rapidly. Though ABC didn't announce a premiere date, the new season could likely be expected to air in the fall or winter of 2025.