Ranging in age from 58 to 77, these single seniors will be vying for Mel Owens' heart on season 2 of &34;The Golden Bachelor.&34; The Golden Bachelor season 2 c
Ranging in age from 58 to 77, these single seniors will be vying for Mel Owens' heart on season 2 of "The Golden Bachelor."
*The Golden Bachelor *season 2 cast: Meet the 23 sexy senior women looking for love (exclusive)
Ranging in age from 58 to 77, these single seniors will be vying for Mel Owens' heart on season 2 of "The Golden Bachelor."
By Kristen Baldwin
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Kristen Baldwin
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The cast of 'The Golden Bachelor' season 2. Credit:
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Clearly, when *The Golden Bachelor* season 2 star Mel Owens had his little foot-in-mouth moment about not dating women over 60, he had yet to see this cast of straight-up goddesses.
Indeed, Owens has since apologized for his comments, with good reason. ** has an exclusive first look at the 23 women — ranging in age from 58 to 77 (!) — who have agreed to date him in season 2 of *The Golden Bachelor*.
They come from all over the country (Ohio, Alaska, California, New Jersey) and have a wide range of career backgrounds, including nursing, engineering, and sales — there's even a retired bomb technician! Which one of them will steal the heart of Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL player-turned-lawyer? Read on to learn more about the women he'll meet when *The Golden Bachelor* season 2 premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.**
Alexandra, 67
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Alexandra from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Miami****Occupation:** Luxury yacht sales representative****Bio fun fact: **"Alexandra proposed to her first husband." A gender-norms abolitionist — we can get behind that.**
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Amy from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Short Hills, N.J.****Occupation:** Full-time mom****Bio fun fact: **"Family is everything to Amy, so much so that she works as a professional 'momager' to her Internet-famous twin daughters." As long as she doesn't call herself a "momfluencer," I'll allow it.**
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Andra from 'The Golden Bachelor' season 2.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Los Angeles****Occupation: **Retired federal worker****Bio fun fact: **"Andra is the twin sister of Sandra Mason from season 1 of *The Golden Bachelor*." Amazing! Cannot wait to see how she tops Sandra's incredible moment from the blooper reel.**
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Carla from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Los Angeles****Occupation: **Former model****Bio fun fact: **"Carla is not a cat person." But she likes dogs, right? RIGHT?**
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Carol from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Villa Park, Calif.****Occupation:** Family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman****Bio fun fact:** "After raising her three daughters, the pride and joys of her life, she went back to work becoming the full-time manager for her pro-athlete nephew, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman." Does that make her an "auntager"?**
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Cheryl from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Engelwood, Colo.****Occupation: **Retired from the IRS****Bio fun fact: **"Cheryl has earned over 50 motocross trophies." If she doesn't get a dirt bike date, I'm gonna scream.**
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Cindy from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Austin, Texas****Occupation:** Retired biomedical engineer****Bio fun fact:** "Cindy dated Chuck Norris." Oh boy, this is gonna make Mel feel really insecure, isn't it?**
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Debbie from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Denver****Occupation:** Fitness professional****Bio fun fact: **"Debbie was asked out on a date by Robert De Niro... unclear if she said yes." First Chuck Norris, now De Niro? These producers are going to give Mel a panic attack!**
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Diane from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Wasilla, Alaska****Occupation: **Librarian****Bio fun fact: **"Diane dreams of being Dolly Parton for a day." Very relatable, Diane.**
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Gerri from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Rockville, Md.****Occupation:** Home care agency CEO****Bio fun fact: "**Gerri does NOT tolerate bad breath." You've been warned, Mel.**
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Lily from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Pacific Palisades, Calif.****Occupation: **Retired elementary school teacher****Bio fun fact: **"Nothing makes Lily happier than being a grandma and performing with her dance troupe — the Ole Skool Crew." Fingers crossed Lily brings 'da Crew with her to make a big entrance out of the limo!**
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Lisa from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Marion, Ohio****Occupation: **State park employee****Bio fun fact: **"Lisa labels herself as a proud cat lady." Hmmm... she probably shouldn't be roommates with Carla, then.
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Maia from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Malibu, Calif.****Occupation:** College sports consultant****Bio fun fact:** "If shopping was a sport, Maia would be a pro." Give her the *Pretty Woman* date!**
Monica B., 62
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Monica B. from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Huntsville, Ala.****Occupation: **Flight attendant****Bio fun fact: **"Monica B. likes her white wine dry and her red full-bodied." Okay, but how does she like her men?**
Monica P., 60
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Monica P. from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Birmingham, Ala.****Occupation:** Cosmetic dentist****Bio fun fact:** "For Monica P., the bigger the hair, the better!" Then those ABC stylists did her dirty. Her hair looks great, but hardly big.**
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Mylene from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Las Vegas****Occupation:** Casino VIP host****Bio fun fact:** "Skydiving is at the top of Mylene's bucket list." Don't you DARE, *Golden Bachelor *producers!**
Nicolle, 64
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Nicolle from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Miami Beach, Fla.****Occupation: **Yoga teacher****Bio fun fact:** "Nicolle has been vegan for 19 years." Whatever she's doing, it's working. The woman looks like she could be on the regular *Bachelor*!**
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Peg from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Las Vegas****Occupation: **Retired firefighter and bomb tech****Bio fun fact:** "Peg's favorite form of transportation is her unicycle." She can defuse a bomb and ride a unicycle? Wife her up now, Mel!**
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Robin from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Napa Valley, Calif.****Occupation: **Wealth advisor/Vineyard owner****Bio fun fact:** "Robin is a textbook Gemini." I'm not sure what that means, but here's hoping it's a good thing.**
Roxanne, 62
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Roxanne from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Austin, Texas****Occupation:** Longevity nurse****Bio fun fact: **"Roxanne has participated in a pole-dancing contest." Well, if things don't work out with Mel, she might be a good fit for *Bachelor in Paradise*.**
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Susie from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Del Mar, Calif.****Occupation: **Realtor****Bio fun fact:** "Susie proudly graduated from college *summa cum laude* as a 30-year-old mom." You should be proud, Susie. That's impressive!**
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Terri from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown: **Houston****Occupation: **Cosmetic dentist****Bio fun fact:** "Terri has watched every single season of *The Bachelor *since its inception in 2002." Same, girl.**
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Tracy from 'The Golden Bachelor'.
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth
**Hometown:** Lafayette, La.****Occupation: **Interior designer****Bio fun fact: **"She is best known for her signature hats (she has around 100!)." This is peak grandma behavior and I *love* it.**
Season 2 of *The Golden Bachelor* premieres Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. on ABC and streams next day on Hulu.
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