Digging Deeper | Golden Bachelor EXPOSED: Mel Owens Sparks Backlash with Ageist Demands

Game of Roses

30 June 2025

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down one of the most shocking pre-season Golden Bachelor clips to date. Mel Owens, recently announced as the lead for Season 2, appeared on a Michigan sports podcast and made a string of ageist and ableist remarks about the women he hopes to date — setting the tone for what could be a chaotic season. The hosts dissect the implications of his comments, question how the appearance was even allowed, and explore how this could impact casting, night one dynamics, and the franchise’s already shaky reputation. Plus, they review new interviews from Wells Adams and Jesse Palmer hyping the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise season and weigh in on whether production changes will be enough to compete with juggernauts like Love Island. __ Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses __ Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com __ Follow us on TikTok: @gameofroses Follow us on Instagram- Game of Roses: @gameofrosespod Pacecase: @pacecase Bachelor Clues: @bachelorclues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.