After being cast as the new lead on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” Mel Owens had a lot to look forward to.

However, things took a dark turn when the retired NFL linebacker admitted his plans to eliminate any contestant over 60 years old.

During an appearance on the “In The Trenches” podcast in June, Owens — who spoke with Fox News Digital ahead of the show’s premiere — opened up about the age limitations he allegedly requested ahead of casting.

“It’s blind up until they get out of the limo. But they asked me, ‘What’s your preferences?’ So, I just said 45 to 60, just being honest,” he said. “And then the process went, and I was selected, right? And then we had lunch with the executive producer. I said, ‘You know, if they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them.’ ‘Oh Mel, you can’t, you know, thi

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