‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 Cast: Meet Mel Owens' Contestants

It’s just about time for Mel Owens to start handing out Golden roses. ABC announced the cast for season 2 of The Golden Bachelor on Thursday, September 4, with the women ranging from 58 to 77 years old. Bachelor Nation has been curious about the casting for the second installment of the senior franchise after leading man Mel, 66, came under fire for remarks about “cutting” any women over 60 from the show. He addressed the scandal in an interview last month after production had already begun. “I had watched the first show when I was younger, when it first launched or something in 2002, until my son was born. But then when he was born, I didn’t watch it anymore,” Mel told Glamour. “So when these people talk about, ‘Hey, this season and that season,’ I didn’t know the age range because I wasn’t watching it. I’m thinking, to me, the age range was 45 to 60. That’s my age range. I’m thinking that’s the gold years for me. My reference, again, was when I was dating at 39, 40. I hadn’t dated in 26 years, so I had no clue.” The former Michigan football player, who shares two adult sons with ex-wife Fabiana, revealed that the controversy will be addressed on screen. He also gushed about the women. [ami-related id="3958167" pwaid="" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/mel-owens-named-abcs-new-golden-bachelor-for-season-2/" title="" hiddentitle="ABC Announces the Next Golden Bachelor: Meet Mel Owens" target="" thumb="true" imgsrc="" imgid="" format="standard" flag="" channel="9" showpromotitle="true" source_type="AI" source_by="102"] “[I was surprised] how active they are,” he told the magazine. “They’re brilliant. It’s shocking how brilliant they are. … There’s some wonderful women. They’re amazing. There are five [right now] that I really connect with, and I got to find out that they’re connecting with me. That’s the important part.” The Golden Bachelor premieres on ABC Wednesday, September 24, at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll through to see the cast:

Miami, Florida

Luxury Yacht Sales Representative, 67 

Best line from her bio: When she’s not selling luxury yachts, one can find Alexandra jogging eight miles every morning, traveling the world, and dancing at concerts. 

Best fun fact: Alexandra proposed to her first husband. 

Short Hills, New Jersey

Full-Time Mom, 63 

Best line from her bio: Family is everything to Amy, so much so that she works as a professional “momager” to her internet-famous twin daughters.

Best fun fact: Amy loves pedicures despite the fact that she’s insanely ticklish. 

Los Angeles, California

Retired Federal Worker, 77

Best line from her bio: And if she looks familiar, Andra is the twin sister of Sandra Mason from season 1 of The Golden Bachelor. Talk about déjà vu! 

Best fun fact: Andra has never been late paying a bill. 

Los Angeles, California 

Former Model, 62 

Best line from her bio: Carla is a full-time midlife influencer who inspires other women to embrace a happy, fulfilled life at any age. Sounds like she’s in the right place!

Best fun fact: Carla is not a cat person. 

Villa Park, California

Family Manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman. 63 

Best line from her bio: Carol also returned to college recently and is thriving as a later-in-life student. She jokes, “I now can get student and senior discounts!” 

Best fun fact: Carol drinks more Diet Coke than water. 

Englewood, Colorado 

Retired from the IRS, 66 

Best line from her bio: Cheryl is the real deal. This Colorado native loves motorcycles, dirt roads, and being in nature as much as she loves a movie night cuddled up with a bar of chocolate. 

Best fun fact: Cheryl loves everything about the 4th of July. 

Austin, Texas

Retired Biomedical Engineer, 60 

Best line from her bio: She’s searching for a lifelong bond — her grandfather lived to be 105, so Cindy is just getting the party started. We can’t wait to see if Cindy and Mel hit it off. 

Best fun facts — Us couldn’t choose:  

Cindy’s signature cocktail is a Green Lizard, a recipe she invented herself. 

Making reservations is Cindy’s superpower. 

Cindy dated Chuck Norris. 

Denver, Colorado  

Fitness Professional, 65 

Best line from her bio: She is a successful fitness instructor who has worked with countless celebrities and is ready to find the one thing that’s been missing in her life: everlasting love. Despite getting ghosted on dating apps, Debbie still believes her partner is out there and hopes to meet someone engaging, genuine and comfortable in their own skin. 

Best fun fact: Debbie was asked out on a date by Robert De Niro … unclear if she said yes. 

Wasilla, Alaska

Librarian, 71 

Best line from her bio: Diane is ready to shoot her shot. The hockey player is used to breaking the ice with new connections and can’t wait to find someone who will become her new teammate. 

Best fun fact: Diane finds eyelash inspo from Twiggy. 

Rockville, Maryland 

Home Care Agency CEO, 64 

Best line from her bio: She wants to spoil her man and says she hopes to be “his dessert after a long day.” We hope Mel is hungry! 

Best fun fact: Gerri’s sidekick is her teacup Yorkie named Godiva.  

Pacific Palisades, California  

Retired Elementary School Teacher, 72 

Best line from her bio: And as she takes the steps to find her partner, nothing makes Lily happier than being a grandma and performing with her dance troupe — the Ole Skool Crew. Hopefully, the Golden Bachelor packed his dancing shoes! 

Best fun fact: Lily makes a fabulous jambalaya. 

Marion, Ohio 

State Park Employee, 66 

Best line from her bio: Lisa labels herself as a proud cat lady, rescuing multiple cats, and currently works at the same state park she grew up visiting as a child. 

Best fun fact: Lisa is a bird nerd and always has her binoculars with her. 

Malibu, California  

College Sports Consultant, 58 

Best line from her bio: This beauty is not only smart, loyal and compassionate, she’s also competitive — which she loves to bring to the pickleball court. 

Best fun fact: If shopping was a sport, Maia would be a pro. 

Huntsville, Alabama

Flight Attendant, 62 

Best line from her bio: She is a proud grandma to four grandchildren and loves to spend her time at farmers markets, going out to breakfast, and doing yoga in the park. Now, after living out her passion of traveling for over 40 years, Monica B. is ready to hang up her flight attendant wings and pick up a lifelong partner with whom she can explore the world. 

Best fun fact: Monica B. likes her white wine dry and her red full-bodied. 

Birmingham, Alabama 

Cosmetic Dentist, 60 

Best line from her bio: Monica P. is 100% wife material. The cosmetic dentist has a career and family she’s very proud of and is looking forward to finding a man with whom to share her wonderful life. 

Best fun fact: Monica P., the bigger the hair, the better!  

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Casino VIP Host, 61 

Best line from her bio: She also speaks four languages fluently and works as a multilingual VIP host in Vegas’ top casinos. 

Best fun fact: Mylene is a big Bruno Mars fan.

Miami Beach, Florida

Yoga Instructor, 64 

Best line from her bio: Nicolle is a sweet soul from Miami Beach who thinks she and Mel would make a great-looking couple. 

Best fun fact: Nicolle can do headstands and the splits. 

Las Vegas, Nevada

Retired Firefighter and Bomb Tech, 62 

Best line from her bio: She used to perform with the High Rollers, the official senior dance team of the Aces basketball team. When it comes to dating, Peg doesn’t want to be anyone’s “nurse or purse.” 

Fun Facts: Peg’s favorite form of transportation is her unicycle. 

Napa Valley, California

Wealth Advisor/Vineyard Owner, 63 

Best line from her bio: In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball. She is confident that she and Mel will have a strong connection, saying, “Seriously, I think I’m going to marry Mel!” Can’t wait to see if Robin is right!

Best fun fact: Robin is an avid tap dancer.  

Austin, Texas 

Longevity Nurse, 62 

Best line from her bio: Roxanne prides herself on looking and acting half her age, and she’s looking for a man who can keep up. 

Best fun fact: Roxanne has participated in a pole-dancing contest. 

Del Mar, California

Realtor, 62 

Best line from her bio: She’s hoping to meet a spontaneous man who is ready to hop into her Sprinter van for an impromptu road trip. Hope Mel’s bags are packed and she’s ready for adventure. 

Best fun fact: Susie proudly graduated from college summa cum laude as a 30-year-old mom. 

Houston, Texas 

Cosmetic Dentist, 71 

Best line from her bio: Terri taught herself to be a ventriloquist at 9 years old; she has traveled the world solo and has had an extremely successful career. 

Best fun fact: Terri has watched every single season of The Bachelor since its inception in 2002. 

Lafayette, Lousianna

Interior Designer, 62 

Best line from her bio: She is best known for her signature hats (she has around 100!). 

Best fun fact: Tracy enjoys offshore fishing.