It’s been ~ 84 years ~ since we’ve seen Gerry Turner attempt to find love on our screens during his inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor. Now, a whole other spin-off (hello @ The Golden Bachelorette!) later, fans are gearing up for a continuation of the highly watched franchise. Enter: everything we know about The Golden Bachelor season 2...and all the drama it has already caused.

Starting with...

Is The Golden Bachelor season 2 happening?

Yep! In April 2024, ABC announced that The Golden Bachelor had officially been renewed for season 2.

Who is the Golden Bachelor?

Along with the renewal news, ABC introduced the season 2 lead, Mel Owens.

The 66-year-old silver fox is a former NFL player, a sports injury lawyer, and a divorcé looking for a new teammate in life. He’s also a bit controversial, if you haven’t heard.

During a June appearance on the In the Trenches podcast, Mel angered fans when he said he was “cutting” any contestants who were “60 or over”...and not long after, Reality Steve reported that Mel had been fired for his ageist comments.

However, it was later confirmed that Mel hadn’t gotten the boot and would still be serving as season 2’s Golden Bachelor. He also issued an apology for his comments (kind of).

When is The Golden Bachelor season 2 airing?

Get ready, because the second season is hitting your screens sooner than you think! ABC recently announced that the show would return on Wednesday, September 24, at 8 p.m. EST, with episodes airing live on ABC and available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Who is in The Golden Bachelor season 2 cast?

Here’s the full lineup of the 23 women competing to win over Mel Owens this season (and pls note that only one potential contestant is under 60, despite Mel’s request 🙃):

  • Alexandra, 67, from Miami, FL
  • Amy, 63, from Short Hills, NJ
  • Andra, 77, from Los Angeles, CA
  • Carla, 62, from Los Angeles, CA
  • Carol, 63, from Villa Park, CA
  • Cheryl, 66, from Englewood, CO
  • Cindy, 60, from Austin, TX
  • Debbie, 65, from Denver, CO
  • Diane, 71, from Wasilla, AK
  • Gerri, 64, from Rockville, MD
  • Lily, 72, from Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Lisa, 66, from Marion, OH
  • Maia, 58, from Malibu, CA
  • Monica B., 62, from Huntsville, AL
  • Monica P., 60, from Birmingham, AL
  • Mylene, 61, from Las Vegas, NV
  • Nicolle, 64, from Miami Beach, FL
  • Peg, 62, from Las Vegas, NV
  • Robin, 63, from Napa Valley, CA
  • Roxanne, 62, from Austin, TX
  • Susie, 62, from Del Mar, CA
  • Terri, 71, from Houston, TX
  • Tracy, 62, from Lafayette, LA

Is there a trailer for The Golden Bachelor season 2?

You bet! Check it out, below.