Mel Owens’ Golden Bachelor hometown dates have come and gone. And while Debbie Siebers was one of the season’s strongest contenders from early on, she won’t be accompanying Mel to Antigua.

Here’s a recap of why Debbie left The Golden Bachelor after hometowns — and what she makes of her experience today.

A Connection Cut Short

During the Oct. 22 episode, Mel visited the hometowns of his final three contestants: Debbie in Denver, Peg Munson in Las Vegas, and Cindy Cullers in Austin.

Both Peg and Cindy’s children expressed concerns about Mel’s commitment to their moms. When Cindy’s daughter, Sarah, asked Mel if he could picture himself with Cindy in 20 years — whether it be horseback riding or climbing a mountain — he could only offer a neutral, “Potentially. You never know, because

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