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Jesse Palmer Reacts to Golden Bachelor Mel Owens' Controversial Comments on Age Limit
- Mel Owens, the 66-year-old former NFL player and lawyer, sparked controversy on June 4 by saying he would cut any woman aged 60 or over from The Golden Bachelor.
- Owens stated on a University of Michigan sports podcast that he preferred contestants between 45 and 60 to match his dating preferences, prompting backlash from fans and Bachelor Nation.
- The backlash noted a contrast with season 1, where contestants ranged from 60 to 75 and the lead, Gerry Turner, was 72 with a 70-year-old winner, highlighting the senior skew of the show.
- On July 2, insider Reality Steve revealed that ABC was likely moving forward with plans to remove Owens following the backlash over his comments about age and fitness criteria.
- This controversy suggests potential casting changes and underscores sensitivities around age stereotyping within the senior-focused Golden Bachelor franchise.
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