Mel Owens, a man who used to play in the NFL, is the main star for the second season of The Golden Bachelor. His start on the show has caused some talk because of his past comments about the age of the women he wanted to date. At the same time, the filming of the show in Australia has caused problems for people living near the house where the show is made. Neighbors have called the police because of loud parties and late-night singing.
This investigation looks at the facts behind the new season. It covers who the new leading men are, the group of 23 women joined the show, and the trouble caused in local neighborhoods. We will look at the evidence from news reports and local government records to show what is happening as filming begins and the show starts to air.
Development and Timeline of Events
The second season of The Golden Bachelor follows a first season that featured Barry 'Bear' Myrden. For this new season, production has moved in two directions. In the United States, Mel Owens was picked as the lead. In Australia, Channel Nine has started filming with two new leading men.
September 4-5, 2025: Major news outlets released the names of the 23 women competing for Owens' heart.
September 2025: The show began airing on ABC in the US, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.
October 2025: Reports showed that several women were sent home in the first few weeks of the show.
Recent Days: In Sydney, Australia, filming for a local version of the show began, leading to immediate reports of noise and disruption.
The show is currently filming in Sydney and airing in the US, focusing on older adults looking for love.
Available Evidence
The facts gathered come from official news reports, TV schedules, and reports from local authorities in Sydney.
| Data Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leading Man (US) | Mel Owens, former NFL player. |
| Cast Size | 23 women, including a retired teacher and a former model. |
| Conflict 1 | Neighbors in Sydney called police and rangers over noise. |
| Conflict 2 | Public disagreement over Owens' comments on dating women over 60. |
| Location | Sydney mansion (AU version); US version includes dates in Antigua. |
"Police and council rangers were called out to The Golden Bachelor mansion in Sydney last Wednesday amid a dispute between producers of the show and neighbors over noise complaints." — Daily Mail
The Impact of Filming on Local Residents
In Sydney, the production of the show has created tension with people living in the area. Neighbors say the film crew and the stars are making too much noise late at night.
Residents reported that loud "karaoke sessions" and parties lasted all night.
One resident stated that the noise became unbearable on the first night the women met the Bachelor.
Does the frequent need for police and council rangers suggest that the production team failed to plan for the quiet needs of a residential area?
Casting Choices and Age Concerns
Mel Owens faced a difficult start when he spoke about the age of the women he hoped to meet. He originally said he did not want to date women over 60 years old.
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This comment caused many fans of the show to feel unhappy, as the show is meant for older people.
Owens later apologized for these comments after a friend told him his words had spread quickly online.
Out of the 23 women picked for the show, reports show that only one is under the age of 60.
How will Owens’ past views on age affect the way he builds relationships with the women on the show?
The Background of the Women
The women joining the show come from many different backgrounds and parts of the country. They are professionals and mothers who are looking for a new partner later in life.
Andra, 77: A retired federal worker from Los Angeles.
Lily, 72: A retired elementary school teacher.
Carla, 62: A woman who used to work as a model.
One contestant has a family connection to Major League Baseball (MLB).
Maia: A woman who spent her life as a teacher and is now looking for a "Prince Charming" after her divorce.
Expert Analysis
Experts who follow television trends suggest that the choice of Mel Owens marks a change in direction for the show.
Sporting News notes that the journey with Mel is intended to be "completely different" from the first season's lead, Gerry Turner. By picking a former professional athlete, the show may be trying to reach a wider audience. However, the reports from The Daily Mail suggest that while the show is successful on TV, the physical filming process is causing real-world problems for the people who live near the mansion.
The disagreement over Owens' age comments shows a gap between what the producers want and what the audience expects from a show about "golden" years.
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Summary of Findings
The investigation shows that The Golden Bachelor Season 2 is a project with high interest but significant local and social hurdles.
Local Disruption: In Sydney, filming has led to official complaints and police visits due to noise.
Social Friction: The lead, Mel Owens, had to fix his image after making comments about not wanting to date women over 60.
Broad Cast: The women on the show represent a wide range of ages (from 60 to 77) and professional lives, which contrasts with Owens' initial statements.
The next steps for the show involve managing the noise in Sydney to avoid further legal trouble with the council and seeing if Owens can build a real bond with the women despite his earlier remarks.
Sources used for this report:
Daily Mail: Meet the TWO new Golden Bachelors as filming kicks off (Context on Sydney noise complaints and AU production).
Sporting News: Mel Owens' 'The Golden Bachelor' season 2 cast revealed (Information on Mel Owens and his age comments).
People: 'Golden Bachelor' Season 2 Cast Revealed (Details on individual contestants).
ABC News: Meet the 23 women vying for Mel Owens' heart (Official list and backgrounds of the cast).
Today: ‘Golden Bachelor’ Season 2: Meet the 23 Women (Tracking which contestants left the show).
Bachelor Nation Fandom: The Golden Bachelor (Season 2)) (Technical details on rose ceremonies and locations like Antigua).
