There’s a new Golden Bachelor in town.

Earlier this year, ABC revealed the new leading man looking for love in Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor” and his name is Mel Owens.

The senior citizen version of “The Bachelor” was originally announced in 2020, with viewers witnessing then-72-year-old Gerry Turner making history as the first star of the spinoff in 2023. Turner went on to marry and later divorce Theresa Nist .

Now, the franchise continues once more with Owens, who is “66 and single — for now,” according to the show’s Instagram page.

With Season 2 set to premiere Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 7 p.m. CT on ABC, we’re sharing everything you need to know about the new Bachelor Nation star.

"The Golden Bachelor" Season 2 star Mel Owens. Maarten de Boer / Disney

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