Digging Deeper | Golden Bachelor EXPOSED: Mel Owens Sparks Backlash with Ageist Demands
Digging Deeper | Golden Bachelor EXPOSED: Mel Owens Sparks Backlash with Ageist Demands  
Podcast: Game of Roses
Published On: Mon Jun 30 2025
Description: BachelorClues and PaceCase break down one of the most shocking pre-season Golden Bachelor clips to date. Mel Owens, recently announced as the lead for Season 2, appeared on a Michigan sports podcast and made a string of ageist and ableist remarks about the women he hopes to date — setting the tone for what could be a chaotic season. The hosts dissect the implications of his comments, question how the appearance was even allowed, and explore how this could impact casting, night one dynamics, and the franchise’s already shaky reputation. Plus, they review new interviews from Wells Adams and Jesse Palmer hyping the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise season and weigh in on whether production changes will be enough to compete with juggernauts like Love Island.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorcluesABOUT GAME OF ROSESGame of Roses is the reality TV podcast that breaks down The Bachelor franchise, Love Island USA, The Traitors, and more as a game. Hosted by BachelorClues (Chad Kultgen) and PaceCase (Lizzy Pace), co-authors of How to Win the Bachelor.JOIN US IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PITGet every episode ad-free, plus watch-alongs in Casa GoR, members-only live streams, and our Discord: https://www.patreon.com/gameofrosesWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GameofRoses?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofrosespod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.org/Game of Rosé wine: https://www.gameofroses.wine/How to Win the Bachelor: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/How-to-Win-the-Bachelor/Chad-Kultgen/9781797138787 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.