'The Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens Unpacks His 'Sincere' Apology After Disparaging Older Women

Mel Owens, ABC's pick to lead the second season of "The Golden Bachelor," made waves prior to even filming the reality dating show when he said on a podcast that he would be cutting any woman over the age of 60 from the senior-focused program. Owens' comments, which were widely reported on, ruffled the feathers of both fans of the series and the women in their 60s and 70s who would soon be courting the NFLer-turned-attorney on "The Golden Bachelor." With the spotlight on him in an unprecedented way before the show's debut, Owens decided to address his ageist remarks up front on . . .