The Golden Bachelor fans all say same thing after finale | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInga ParkelThursday 13 November 2025 18:02 GMTGolden Bachelor Mel Owens Makes 1st Appearance With Winner Peg at ‘After the Final Rose’Mel Owens, star of The Golden Bachelor, faced viewer outrage after his perceived aversion to commitment with Cindy Cullers.During the finale, Owens was torn between Cindy Cullers, 60, and Peg Munsen, 62, ultimately proposing to Munsen.He broke up with Cullers after admitting he wasn't ready to get engaged, preferring to date for two more years.Fans criticised Owens for signing up for a show about commitment when he expressed reluctance, despite his eventual proposal.Owens had previously made controversial age-related remarks on a podcast, stating he would cut women over 60 and mentioning “artificial hips and wigs”.In fullThe Golden Bachelor viewers disappointed by Mel Owens’ ‘lack of commitment’ in bombshell season two finaleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in