He allegedly told TMZ that it would be a mistake for Mel Owens to close himself off to dating women of all ages. Gerry Turner said he also gave producers an age range, with 65 being the minimum age for the septuagenarian, but they asked him to keep an open mind to dating women as young as 60.

Mel Owens is the new lead of the highly anticipated second season of The Golden Bachelor, but his recent comments earned him some negative attention.