The Golden Bachelor Season 2: Meet the Final Three Women Who Could Win Mel Owens' Heart

Well, that escalated fast. The Golden Bachelor just whittled the field down to three, and it is officially Hometown Week time. Yes, families. Yes, real-life questions. And yes, one of the finalists once dated Chuck Norris. Did not have that on my bingo card.

Where things stand

Former NFL player turned lawyer/reality TV lead Mel Owens handed out his latest roses and landed on a final trio: Peg, Debbie, and Cindy. Before making the cut, he spelled out what is next for anyone sticking around:

'Your families, of course, are your biggest protectors and have your best interests at heart. So if you get a rose, we will be spending some significant and real time. I don’t take this decision lightly. It’s very important to me and I respect all of you.'

Translation: Hometowns are happening, and he knows it counts.

Who went home (and who left on their own)

Cheryl, who told Mel she was falling for him, did not get a rose. Nicolle was also sent home. And Carol? She pulled the ripcord herself after deciding Mel was not her match. Clean breaks all around.

Meet the final three

• Peg Munson, 62 — A retired firefighter and bomb tech out of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a single mom. Peg is the one leaning into every date like it is her job (in a good way). She is also a professional dancer and is very clear about not wanting to slip into caregiver mode in a relationship. She is here for an equal, genuine connection.
• Debbie Siebers, 65 — A fitness pro from Denver, Colorado, with big 'it girl' energy: style, personality, the whole package. She has taken her knocks in love, stayed optimistic, and still wants the storybook ending. She is a dog person, loves to have fun (singing, music festivals), and says she is truly ready to find real love again.
• Cindy Cullers, 60 — A retired biomedical engineer based in Austin, Texas, and a mom of three. Since retiring, she has been all about trying new things (hiking, paddleboarding, exploring more of Texas). She has been building her connection with Mel quietly through real conversations and a steady, grounded approach. Fan favorite vibes, and yes, the trivia is true: she once dated Chuck Norris.

Quick housekeeping on the season number

The episode is framed as Season 2, but the network bios attached to these finalists label them as Season 3. That mismatch is exactly how it is listed in the materials. You are not imagining it.

What is next

Hometown visits should turn up the heat and make it very clear whose connection is built to last. My read: three very different routes to the finish line, and each one could make sense depending on how those family conversations go.

The Golden Bachelor airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.