Gerry Turner defends Mel Owens over his controversial ‘Golden Bachelor’ age limit

Gerry Turner, the inaugural "Golden Bachelor," has defended Mel Owens, the current season's star, against criticism for his age-related dating preferences. Owens, 66, previously stated he would not consider women over 60 for "The Golden Bachelor," clarifying it was not "The Silver Bachelor" and that he sought partners who were fit and not reliant on artificial hips or wigs. These comments sparked backlash from viewers who deemed them shallow and sexist. Owens has since apologized to the contestants on the show's first night, acknowledging his remarks were unfair and stating there is "no age to love." Turner, while admitting he has only seen the first episode of Season 2 due to his schedule, believes Owens may have been judged too harshly. He suggested that Owens' actions on the show are a better reflection of his character than his initi... download the app to read more