Wife Issues Warns “Golden Bachelor” Contestants about Showreed Mel Owens
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From controversial comments to sly comments made by the original leading man “Golden Bachelor” It’s already causing stirring.
Mel Owens, who was cast as the lead in the ABC series in April, recently It surprised the fans When he admitted plans to cut women “over 60”;
Fabiana Pimentel, the retired NFL star’s ex-wife, issued a harsh warning on them A woman is fighting over his attention.
“Golden Bachelor” Mel Owens sets strict age limits for contestants despite the producer’s pushback
Mel Owens, 66, recently admitted that she plans to cut a woman “over 60” on the ABC Show. (John Nationsion/Wirer Image)
“Fortunately, that’s going to be a bad thing,” said Pimentel, who is 20 years younger than Owens. Daily Mail “But anyway, I don’t want to get involved in this.”
While appearing in “To the Trench” podcast In June, Owens revealed the age limit she requested prior to casting.
“It’s blind until they get out of the limousine. But they asked me, ‘What do you like?’ So I just said 45-60. “And then the process went on and I was chosen, right? And we had lunch with the executive producer. “Oh, Mel, you can’t, you know, this isn’t ‘silver singles’. It’s the Golden Bachelor. He said, “But they’re going to get hot, don’t worry about that.”
During the first season of the show, the women who competed for Jerry Turner’s hearts were between 60 and 75 years old. However, at the time of filming, Turner was 72 years old. Owens is 66 years old.
Additionally, Owens said he expects all the competitors to be in good condition.
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Owens’ ex-wife has issued a warning to the women who will be taking part in next season. (Monica Shipper/Getty Images)
“I didn’t have a resume, but they asked me, what’s my profile?” Owens said. “Well, I’m in good health, so they’re all healthy.
“Well, you don’t think there’s an artificial waist or wig there, right?
Comments sparked rage online.
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“It’s okay, but do they have to say it just because the guys are thinking it? It’s so disgusting,” one user wrote x.
“I don’t even know why he agreed to it when the premise literally found love for over 60,” another wrote.
Owens was cast in April as the leading man in the series. (ABC/Getty Images)
He came straight to Owens’ defense.
“Is it illegal to have a date preference all of a sudden?” 1 user I wrote it on x.
Franchise host Jesse Palmer said US every week“I obviously have seen the headlines because I’m on social media. I haven’t started filming ‘Golden’ yet, so I haven’t spent a lot of time with Mel. I know I can spend more time with him soon.
Born and raised in a close-knit Midwest family in Detroit, Owens moved into a legal career after retiring from the NFL in the ’80s, according to a press release.
Mel Owens, who played for the Rams in the ’80s, moved into a legal career after retiring from the NFL. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
“It was during this time that he came across his first love, and together they had two sons,” the release states. “Life took an unexpected turn at the end of his father’s death and marriage, but Owens focused on leading his energy to be the best father he could have, raising his son and coaching an extracurricular sports team.”
According to the outlet, Owens and Pimentel were married for 17 years before Pimentel filed for divorce in 2020. They share two adult children.
Pimentel, who married Owens in 2002, cited the irreconcilable difference. The divorce was reportedly confirmed in 2024.
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There were rumours that ABC had x Owen as the main guy due to a sudden repulsion, but Fox News Digital learned he was still the next “Golden Bachelor.”
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According to the show’s website, Owens said, “We are ready to rediscover love rooted in the simple joy of dating. We share everyday moments in life, plan for the future, and become stronger together as a couple.