"Golden Bachelor" Mel Owens is in "the unknown" as he decides who to hand his final rose to.
The former NFL veteran turned lawyer, 66, is split between retired biomedical engineer Cindy Culler and retired firefighter Peg Munson ahead of the final episode of "The Golden Bachelor" Season 2.
“I have to choose between two incredible women," Owens said during Season 2’s penultimate episode. "It’s an impossible choice.”
In the teaser for the upcoming finale, Mel is captured looking contemplative as he holds a ring and says, “I need to get out of my head.”
Later, standing by himself at the proposal spot, Owens remarks he's "in the unknown" and doesn't know if things are going to "blow up" at this point, raising the question: Will Owens be able to decide who to propose to?
After he makes his call, Owens and the final two women will join host Jesse Palmer in front of a studio audience to "watch the last days unfold," as per ABC.
Among Owen's final two choices is Cindy Cullers, a 60-year-old retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas. Here's what to know about her.
Who is Cindy Cullers?
Describing Cindy as "one of a kind," ABC said the "mom of three is embracing a 'say yes' mindset," which is how she ended up on the show.
After retiring from a career in medical aesthetic sales, Cullers is "now living her best life hiking, paddleboarding, and enjoying" her city of residence. Cullers told Bachelor Nation she takes inspiration from Martha Stewart "for her elevated living… and for surrounding herself with friends like Snoop Dogg."
Cindy, who previously dated Chuck Norris, is "searching for a lifelong bond," and wants to find it in the wild rather than on dating apps.
Cindy Cullers on 'The Golden Bachelor'
Cindy told Bachelor Nation that she enjoyed "every moment" on the show and that the "entire adventure was amazing."
"From the dates to the conversations, I loved it ALL," Cindy said, adding she also met "some of my new besties" on the show.
"We had the most incredible women together in the mansion, and I predict we will have lifelong friendships," she told Bachelor Nation.
What did Mel Owens say about Cindy?
Ahead of his date with Cindy during the Fantasy Suite Week of "The Golden Bachelor," Owens described her as "very romantic" and "very affectionate," adding he was enamored the minute she stepped out of the limousine in the season premiere.
"She’s in-tune with how I feel," Owens told Palmer. "It seems like she makes every moment count when she’s with me. There’s a lot of emotional connections along the way.
“Every time I’m with her, my feelings grow stronger and stronger, and I feel like she would be perfect for me," he continued. "There’s a certain chemistry and energy with her. I feel amazing when I’m with her…I feel so hopeful about a future with Cindy.”
How to watch 'The Golden Bachelor' Season 2 finale
The season finale of "The Golden Bachelor" Season 2 and "After the Final Rose" episode will air on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. ET / PT and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Watch 'The Golden Bachelor': Stream on Hulu
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