The long-awaited premiere of the "Golden Bachelor" is here and we finally get to meet Mel Owens. He said that he's only been in love once and he would "give anything" to feel that again. However, will the comments he made on a podcast a few months ago could stand between him and his ability to find love? He had said he was looking for someone 45-60 without an artificial hip or wig. He says he regrets it and he is sorry. Mel said that does not represent who he is. The women were definitely offended and not looking to waste their time, but seemed to be in a forgiving mood. They showed up! Mel has two sons and he loves them more than anything. Lucas and Andre are his pride and joy. Mel was born in Detroit in 1958 and his dad was a teacher and a coach. He said he started playing football at age 7 and he played for the University of Michigan, and then from there he was drafted by the LA Rams. His father passed away in 2020, and then his wife filed for divorce after finding someone new. He said it was unexpected. Mel said that since the divorce he hasn't dated, but his boys would like for him to find someone to be happy with. He's been single for five years and is lonely. Mel said he's ready to find love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices