Golden Bachelor Apologizes for Ageist Comments
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Mel Owens, the new Golden Bachelor, apologized for controversial comments about his preferred age range for partners (45-60). His remarks, made on a podcast, sparked backlash from Bachelor Nation. Owens clarified his statements stemmed from a lack of understanding of the show's age demographics and a long dating hiatus. He since apologized to the contestants, and several have accepted his apology. The show returns this fall on ABC.
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