SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 2 premiere of ABC ‘s The Golden Bachelor .

Mel Owens has officially embarked on his journey to find love. The former Rams linebacker welcomed 23 women to the Bachelor mansion on Wednesday night’s Season 2 premiere, hoping that one might be the key to his long-awaited happily ever after.

But, before he dives into the season, he needs to address a few misconceptions first. Literally less than a minute into the episode, Mel addresses his controversial comments about his casting preferences prior to filming the show, including the assertion that he would immediately cut anyone 60 or over. He’s since apologized, but these women are going to need a little more assurance that they aren’t wasting their time.

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