Mel Owens Backpedals on Age Limit for Golden Bachelor Contestants

Hi there, I’m Avery Sinclair, a no-nonsense journalist with a knack for cutting through the noise. As a self-proclaimed skeptic, I’m always on the lookout for the real story behind the headlines. And let me tell you, the latest twist in the Golden Bachelor saga is a doozy.

Mel Owens, the retired NFL linebacker turned reality TV star, has been making waves with his comments on the show’s contestants. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Owens revealed that he initially told producers he wanted to eliminate any contestant over 60 years old. Yes, you read that right – he allegedly requested an age limit of 45 to 60, citing his personal preferences. But, as it often does, pride came before a fall, and Owens soon found himself in hot water with the show’s producers and, more importantly, the contestants themselves.

During an appearance on the “In The Trenches” podcast in June, Owens opened up about his thought process behind the age limit. “It’s blind up until they get out of the limo,” he said. “But they asked me, ‘What’s your preferences?’ So, I just said 45 to 60, just being honest.” He claimed that he had been married for 25 years and had limited experience with dating outside of his marriage. “I hadn’t experienced anybody outside of my wife,” he explained. “But again, it was unfair and I apologized and went forward and asked them to let me earn it back and, hopefully, I did on the season.”

The backlash was swift, with many calling out Owens for his ageist comments. But, in a surprising turn of events, Owens has since backpedaled on his stance, saying that there’s “no age to love” and that he’s open to contestants of all ages. In an interview with Glamour last month, Owens explained that his comments were based on his personal frame of reference, not the show’s legacy. “I’m thinking, to me, the age range was 45 to 60,” he said. “That’s my age range. I’m thinking that’s the gold years for me.”

Despite the controversy, Owens seems to be moving forward with the show, which has already wrapped filming. When asked why he made the comments, Owens told Glamour that it was simply a case of ignorance. “I didn’t know anything about The Golden Bachelor ages,” he said. “I didn’t.” He explained that he had watched the first season of The Bachelor when it launched in 2002 but hadn’t kept up with the show since then.

So, what’s next for Mel Owens and the Golden Bachelor? Will he find love with one of the contestants, or will his comments come back to haunt him? One thing’s for sure – this is a story that’s far from over. And that brings us to the end of our tale of love, lies, and reality TV drama.

In conclusion, Mel Owens’ comments on the age limit for Golden Bachelor contestants have sparked a heated debate about ageism and love. While Owens has since backpedaled on his stance, the damage has already been done. As we wait with bated breath to see how this story unfolds, one thing is certain – the Golden Bachelor is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and Fox News Digital, Glamour, The New York Post
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