The search for love doesn't have an expiration date, and ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" is back to prove just that with Mel Owens, ex-University of Michigan linebacker, stepping into the spotlight as the series' newest leading man for its second season. The announcement came earlier this week, as reported by The Detroit News, naming the 66-year-old Detroit native as the gent looking to score a touchdown in romance on national television.
Let's quickly huddle up on Owens' stats: a solid playmaker for the University of Michigan from 1977-1980, leading to a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1981, where he played for nine seasons. After hanging up the cleats, Owens chose to tackle the legal field, specializing in sports-related injuries, as highlighted by ClickOnDetroit. He later focused on fatherhood, mentoring his two sons through life and sports after the divorce.
With a successful first season boasting an average of 10.4 million views across platforms, as mentioned by ClickOnDetroit, "The Golden Bachelor" is not just another spin on the classic "The Bachelor" franchise but a testament to the belief that love isn't limited to the young.
Owens is "ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of companionship," according to an official bio released by ABC and reported by The Independent. He's looking for someone to find that perfect teammate, finally, he's been waiting for in his golden years. This season follows the show's previous leads, Gerry Turner and Joan Voss, with Turner's marriage after the show resulting in a much-publicized split.
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