Golden Bachelor Mel Owens Faces $980K Divorce Settlement Amid Ageist Controversy
SHOCKING TWIST! Golden Bachelor Mel Owens' Love Quest Sparks Outrage Amid Ageist Comments
The highly-anticipated season of The Golden Bachelor is set to premiere, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows for our 66-year-old leading man, Mel Owens. The former pro football player has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and his ex-wife Fabiana Owens is speaking out against him.
In a scathing statement obtained by thescholarlynote.com, Fabiana warns Mel: "Good luck. I mean, it's going to be bad." Ouch! It seems like their 17-year marriage has left some bitter feelings. The couple's divorce was finalized in December 2024 after a four-year court battle, with Fabiana citing irreconcilable differences.
But that's not all - Mel's ageist comments on the MGoBlue podcast have sent shockwaves through social media. When asked about his ideal contestant, he revealed that he plans to cut any woman who is "60 and over." Yep, you read that right! The Golden Bachelor wants to find love among younger women.
"I told them, 'Try to stay away from the artificial hips and wigs,'" Mel said, sparking outrage among fans. Chrishell Stause, star of Selling Sunset, weighed in on the drama: "This type of energy will ruin it." Even Jesse Palmer, host of The Bachelor franchise, seemed taken aback by Mel's comments.
Despite the backlash, production for The Golden Bachelor is moving forward, with filming expected to commence later this summer. But don't expect Fabiana to be cheering him on from the sidelines. In fact, she's made it clear that she doesn't want anything to do with his love quest.
So, what led to Mel's ageist comments? A source close to the production revealed that he was "pushing for younger contestants" from the start. But will this strategy pay off in the end? Only time (and the cameras) will tell.
As for Mel's personal life, it seems like his divorce has left him with a hefty price tag. According to court documents obtained by thescholarlynote.com, he was ordered to pay Fabiana $980,000 as part of their divorce settlement. That's right - nearly a million dollars!
But what about Mel's own income? In his income and expense declaration form, filed in December 2024, he reported making a whopping $1,000 per month from his employer Namanny, Byrne & Owens (NBO) Law. Yes, you read that right - only $1,000! But don't worry, he has other assets to fall back on.
Mel's assets include:
- A 2011 Toyota Sequoia
- A checking account with over $250,000
- Other real property valued at over $2.5 million
But it seems like Mel's expenses are a different story. According to his income and expense declaration form, he has average monthly expenses of $15,400. That includes:
- Living expenses: $4,995
- Education (he still owes $90,000 on his law school loan): $4,000
- Groceries and house supplies: $1,200
It's clear that Mel has some financial baggage to carry around. But will this affect his chances at finding love? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Golden Bachelor and Mel Owens' love quest! Will he find his perfect match, or will his ageist comments ruin his chances?
