Mel Owens isn’t shying away from being vulnerable. During the October 1 episode of The Golden Bachelor, the 66-year-old former NFL player had one-on-one time with Nicolle Kate after a group date, and she asked him about his first marriage.
Before he was chosen to lead The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Mel was previously married to Fabiana Pimentel. They welcomed two sons, Lucas and Andre, before splitting up in February 2020. Mel shared rare details about his divorce and who chose to end the marriage.