The Golden Bachelor

It’s a night full of emotions as Mel reunites with 15 of this season’s remarkable women to revisit the season’s most unforgettable moments. In an evening full of surprise guests, sneak peeks and unseen moments, the women share stories of love, loss and personal growth, as well as insight into their lives now while also dishing on the drama. Plus, Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek.

It’s hometowns’ week, and Mel sets off on a cross-country journey to visit his final three women in Las Vegas, Denver and Austin, Texas. With a potential engagement looming, emotions run high as each encounter brings meaningful conversations, heartfelt moments and tough questions from loved ones. Throughout each visit, Mel’s feelings deepen but so do the questions about where his heart truly lies.

In the final week before hometowns, Mel faces his toughest choice yet as he decides which three women will earn a coveted rose and introduce him to their families. At the Butterfly Mountain wellness retreat, a transformative group date brings unexpected shifts as true colors begin to emerge amid mud baths, cold plunges and tantric yoga. Next, a magical one-on-one date beneath the stars at Griffith Observatory deepens connections. Later, Mel seeks guidance from Jesse as he wrestles with the strong bonds he’s built and the difficult farewells that lie ahead.

As Mel’s journey to find love continues, emotions run high and the stakes have never been greater. A one-on-one date at the Orange County Fair gives Mel and one woman a chance to relive their youth, capped off with a surprise backstage concert by KC and The Sunshine Band. Next, eight women head to Malibu Beach for a bold photo shoot celebrating confidence at any age, hosted by People magazine’s Editor-at-Large Janine Rubenstein. Later, Mel and the women let loose at a tailgate-themed cocktail party before another emotional rose ceremony and a late-night dip in the pool, but not everything is smooth sailing as rumors circulate about one woman who may not have genuine intentions.

As Mel’s journey to find love continues, 12 women take the stage at the historic Bellwether Theater for a no-holds-barred comedy roast, co-hosted by comedian Jared Freid, where only the funniest earns a one-on-one dinner with Mel. Next, one lucky lady is whisked away for a culinary adventure with Mel at Hollywood’s famed Petit Trois, featuring a private cooking lesson with Michelin-starred chef Ludo Lefebvre. Later, just as the women settle in for a quiet night at the mansion, a surprise knock at the door brings Kathy and Susan from “The Golden Bachelor” Season 1, who host an unforgettable slumber party filled with matching PJs, spicy truth or dare, and heartfelt advice that could change everything. With emotions rising and connections deepening, the women head into a high-stakes cocktail party where some take bold risks to make their move, but not everyone is ready to see Mel getting close with someone else.

Golden Bachelor Mel Owens is ready to find love among a remarkable group of 23 women who embody elegance, strength and a zest for life. Following a thrilling first night, Mel whisks one lucky lady away for a dazzling evening aboard the Queen Mary, while the rest of the women bring the energy in a spirited cheerleading competition judged by celebrity guest Paula Abdul, with help from the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders. Capping off the whirlwind week, Mel and the women trade formalwear for swimsuits at a sun-soaked pool party, setting the stage for a high-stakes rose ceremony that evening.