The time has come to devote your entire personality to a bunch of cute old people finding love in the possibly haunted love shack known as Bachelor Mansion. In other words, The Golden Bachelor is back for round two, and ABC just announced their latest victim leading man. Everyone, meet Mel Owens!
So, what do we know about this silver fox whose ready to find love in his golden years? Gather round.
He’s a Former NFL Player
Travis Kelce who? 66-year-old Mel went pro after college, and was “selected as the ninth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft by the LA Rams.” He also apparently “recorded 26.5 sacks and four interceptions in his career,” according to Variety. This obviously means nothing to me, but sounds impressive nonetheless. Go sports!
He’s a Sports Injury Lawyer
After retiring from his football career, Mel worked for Merrill Lynch for a minute, and then got his law degree and started repping people “seeking justice for sports-related injuries.”
He’s Been Married Before
Mel and his ex-wife had two sons together, but their marriage ended after Mel’s father unexpectedly passed away. Not sure what happened, but there’s no way this isn’t going to be a major subject once The Golden Bachelor kicks off, so stay tuned. Per ABC, post-divorce Mel “channeled his energy into being the best father he could be, focusing on raising his sons and coaching their extracurricular sports teams.”
FYI, According to court documents obtained by Swoon, Mel was married to Fabiana Pimentel and they divorced in 2000.
He’s from the Midwest—But Lives in California
Mel grew up in Detroit, went to school at the University of Michigan, and then moved to Orange County once he transitioned into law. Here’s to hoping ABC casts bachelorettes based in CA!
He Wants to Find His “Teammate”
Cute note from ABC’s bio writer, who was finally tasked with writing something wholesome:
“Owens is ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of companionship – sharing life’s everyday moments, making plans for the future, and growing stronger together as a couple. As the Golden Bachelor, he’s eager to meet someone who shares this vision and finally find that perfect teammate he’s been waiting for in his golden years.”
He Used to Have a Fashion Brand
It was called “Evolution Wear,” according to Parade, and frankly I DEMAND that he bring it back.
