Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Gerry Turner Urges Next 'Golden Bachelor' to Reconsider Age Limit
Gerry Turner, the first 'Golden Bachelor,' is encouraging Mel Owens, the next star, to rethink his age preferences.
Owens stated he's only looking for women aged 45 to 60 on the show.
Turner thinks Owens will change his mind once he meets women over 60.
During Turner's season, women were between 60 and 75.
Owens previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.
Turner found love and married Theresa Nast on the show, but they divorced after three months following his cancer diagnosis.
Gerry Turner advises Mel Owens to reconsider his age limit for potential partners.
Mel Owens, the upcoming 'Golden Bachelor,' stated he will cut women over 60.
Turner believes Owens will see the 'grace and charm' of women over 60.
Turner's season of 'The Golden Bachelor' included women aged 60 to 75.
Owens previously said his age preference to producers was '45 to 60'.
- Who
- Gerry Turner and Mel Owens, the leads of The Golden Bachelor.
- What
- Gerry Turner shared advice for Mel Owens regarding his age preference on the show.
- When
- The advice was shared recently, following Owens' statement.
- Where
- The upcoming season of 'The Golden Bachelor'.
- Why
- Turner wants Owens to reconsider his age limit for potential partners.
Gerry Turner's viewpoint
Mel Owens' viewpoint
Age Preference
Gerry Turner's viewpoint
Emphasizes the importance of not focusing on age but on the individual, valuing women over 60 and their qualities.
Mel Owens' viewpoint
Mel Owens prefers to cut contestants over 60.
- Show
- The Golden Bachelor
- Turner's age range of contestants
- 60-75
- Owens' preferred age range
- 45-60
- Turner's Season
- 2023
- Turner's relationship status
- Divorced
- Owens' occupation
- Lawyer