Mel Owens’ ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Winner Revealed, Is He Considering Marriage Again After Divorce?

Mel Owens gave love another chance following his painful split from his ex-wife, Fabiana Pimentel. The retired NFL linebacker appeared on The Golden Bachelor season 2 after healing from his divorce heartbreak. In ABC’s senior dating show, the 66-year-old got to meet 23 beautiful and talented women, with whom he spent time, went on solo dates, and tried to get to know them better. Among them, he felt most connected to two ladies, Cindy Angelcyk Cullers and Peg Munson, and has reportedly made his final pick between the two.

Who did Mel Owens choose in the finale of The Golden Bachelor season 2?

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 winner has not yet been officially revealed, as the finale has not aired. The last episode of the season will be released on November 5, 2025. However, ahead of that, Reality Steve has reportedly received inside information about the winner and shared it online. After enjoying hometown dates with three final contestants, Mel Owens pulled off a shocking move by eliminating the fan-favourite Debbie Siebers, leaving him with the final two contestants, Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers.

Cindy Cullers is a 60-year-old retired biomedical engineer, and Peg Munson is a 62-year-old retired firefighter and bomb technician. Now, if you are wondering whether Mel gets engaged to either or rejects both in the finale, he goes with the former, according to Reality Steve. The report revealed that bachelor, Mel Owens, chose Peg Munson over Cindy Cullers and proposed to her. The finale ended with an emotional union of Mel and Peg, and fans can’t be happier for the former NFL player, who had a major love setback previously. They hope he can find his happily-ever-after with Peg.

Will Mel Owens get married to Peg Munson?

Mel Owens previously said he was open to marriage if he found the right person, as reported by The Swoon. Although he had a very messy split with his ex-wife, Fabiana Pimentel, he still believed in love and in the institution of marriage. When asked whether he might want to get hitched again, he responded affirmatively, stating that he enjoyed married life. He liked having a partner to share his life with and would consider tying the knot again if he found the one.

Mel made the comments right before the release of the hometown date episode of The Golden Bachelor. Now that his choice has been unofficially confirmed as Peg Munson, the question is whether he will walk down the aisle with her. The Golden Bachelor’s episodes get filmed weeks before they are officially televised. So, there’s a high chance Mel Owens’ interview about being open to marriage took place after the show’s finale. If that is the case, and he is already engaged to Peg Munson, it suggests his thoughts of a wedding with her. However, nothing, including the show’s winner or Mel’s marriage prospect with Peg, is confirmed.

Why did Mel Owens’ first marriage with Fabiana Pimentel end messily?

Mel Owens’ split from Fabiana Pimentel was a five-year legal battle. It began with her filing for divorce in February 2020, which was finalised in December 2024. The lengthy proceedings resulted in Mel being ordered to pay nearly USD 1 million in support and legal fees. He attributed the separation to his ex-wife’s ‘falling for someone new’, suggesting an infidelity angle, while Fabiana initially cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the cause. Mel and Fabiana got married in May 2002 and have two sons. The couple had a significant age difference, with Mel being 19 years older than her.

What are your thoughts on Mel Owens choosing Peg Munson over Cindy Cullers and having thoughts of marriage? Let us know.

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