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Things are heating up on “The Golden Bachelor” with rose-giver Mel Owens facing “his toughest choice yet” as he decides which three women out of the six will earn the rose and introduce him to their families.
However, before audiences and the cast head into hometowns week, Owens and the ladies will participate in a “transformative group date” at a wellness retreat, which “brings unexpected shifts as true colors begin to emerge amid mud baths, cold plunges and tantric yoga,” according to ABC.
Owens then has a “magical one-on-one date beneath the stars at Griffith Observatory,” which “deepens connections,” before he “seeks guidance from Jesse as he wrestles with the strong bonds he’s built and the difficult farewells that lie ahead,” the episode synopsis adds.
Here’s what to know about the next episode of “The Golden Bachelor,” including which candidates have been eliminated.
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When does the next episode of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 come out?
The next episode of “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2, Episode 5, will air on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor” premiered with two episodes on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 episode schedule
ABC has not yet released the full schedule for “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2, and it is unclear how many episodes the season will have. “The Bachelor” franchise typically consists of nine to 13 episodes per season.
Season 1 of “The Golden Bachelor” consisted of nine episodes, followed by a special wedding episode that aired a month after the finale.
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How to watch ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2
“The Golden Bachelor” will air on ABC on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET / PT and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
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Who is in the cast of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?
The 13 women vying for Owens’ heart include:
- Carol, 63: Family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California
- Cheryl, 66: Retired US Treasury Worker from Lakewood, Colorado
- Cindy, 60: Retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas
- Debbie, 65: Fitness professional from Denver, Colorado
- Nicolle, 64: Yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida
- Peg, 62: Retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, Nevada
Who has been eliminated during ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?
- Maia, 58: College sports consultant from Malibu, California
- Lisa, 66: State park employee from Marion, Ohio
- Gerri, 64: Home care agency CEO from Rockville, Maryland
- Susie, 62: Realtor from Del Mar, California
- Diane, 71: Librarian from Wasilla, Arkansas
- Tracy, 62: Interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana
- Alexandra, 67: Luxury yacht sales representative from Miami, Florida
- Carla, 62: Former model from Los Angeles, California
- Mylene, 61: Casino VIP host from Las Vegas, Nevada
- Andra, 77: Retired federal worker from Los Angeles, California
- Lily, 72: Retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, California
- Robin, 63: Wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California
- Roxanne, 62: Longevity nurse from Austin, Texas
- Amy, 63: Full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey
- Monica B., 62: Flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama
- Monica P., 60: Cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Alabama
- Terri, 71: Cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas
Who is Season 2’s ‘Golden Bachelor’?
Season 2’s Golden Bachelor is Mel Owens, 66, a former NFL veteran turned lawyer.
An alumnus of the University of Michigan, where he played college football, Owens, who was born and raised in Detroit, was selected as the ninth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
After retiring from football, Owens began his career as a lawyer, specializing in sports injuries.
“It was during this time that he met his first love, and together they had two sons,” Owens’ bio said, adding life later “took an unexpected turn” as his father passed and his marriage fell apart.
“Now, after several years as a devoted dad, Owens is ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of companionship,” according to ABC.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.