Golden Bachelor Season 2 star Mel Owens is under fire for ageist remarks about his contestants, sparking major backlash before the season begins.

The star of the dating show for the 60-plus had said he only wanted to date women between the ages of 45 and 60.

ABC hasn’t renewed The Golden Bachelorette for a second season, but the Golden shows have become a huge hit for the network.

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