Meet the 23 women vying for Mel Owens' heart on 'The Golden Bachelor'
The women who will compete for the heart of Mel Owens on the second season of "The Golden Bachelor" have been revealed.
On Thursday, ABC announced the 23 women hoping to receive a rose from Owens, a 66-year-old retired NFL player and attorney from Orange County, California.
Ranging in age from 58 to 77, the contestants include a longevity nurse, librarian, retired biomedical engineer, retired elementary school teacher, flight attendant, full-time mom and more.
"Twenty-three incredible women are stepping into the spotlight, ready to capture hearts across the nation as they pursue a chance at love with 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens," the network said in a press release. "These vibrant women, each radiating elegance, strength and a zest for life, are proof that love stories don't end with age, they only get better."
Season 2 of "The Golden Bachelor" premieres Wednesday, Sept. 24, on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
A Detroit native from a close-knit Midwestern family, Owens moved to Orange County after his playing career to practice law, focusing on sports-related injuries, according to the release.
He is a father of two sons from his first marriage.
After focusing on raising his sons, Owens is now ready to look for love again. He is searching for the "simple joys of companionship - sharing life's everyday moments, making plans for the future, and growing stronger together as a couple," according to the release.
Scroll down to meet the 23 women joining Owens on his journey.
Roxanne, 62, a longevity nurse from Austin, Texas.
Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, California.
Terri, 71, a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas.
Tracy, 62, an interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami, Florida.
Robin, 63, a wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California.
Peg, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida.
Monica P., 60, a cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Alabama.
Mylene, 61, a casino VIP host from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monica B., 62, a flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama.
Maia, 58, a college sports consultant from Malibu, California.
Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio.
Lily, 72, a retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, California.
Gerri, 64, a home care agency CEO from Rockville, Maryland.
Debbie, 65, a fitness professional from Denver, Colorado.
Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska.
Cindy, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas.
Cheryl, 66, a retired IRS employee from Englewood, Colorado.
Carol, 63, family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California.
Carla, 62, a former model from Los Angeles, California.
Andra, 77, a retired federal worker from Los Angeles, California.
Amy, 63, a full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey.
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