He found love with Theresa Nist, and they eventually got married.

However, they announced their divorce just three months later.

After he retired from football, Mel became a lawyerand moved to Orange County, California.

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He focused his law practice on those seeking justice for sports-related injuries.

During that time, Mel met his first love, and they had two sons together.

Meet Mel Owens, a former NFL player-turned-lawyer, proud father, and your next Golden Bachelor."

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Hes 66 and single for now.

Meet Mel Owens, a former NFL player-turned-lawyer, proud father, and your next Golden Bachelor.

This means that theGolden Bachelorcouldn’t find a lead in Joan’s cast of men.

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The Bachelor returns to TV with The Golden Bachelor, a romantic reality competition series created for ABC. The show will focus on an older generation of hopefuls, with one senior male hoping to court and win the heart of one of several older female contestants.

Reality TV is more popular than ever.

ForThe Golden Bachelor,Mel is a fresh face, and he’ll hopefully refresh theGoldenfranchise.

It’s thrilling that fans will have the chance to meet someone new.

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This is a great move for the show.

He’s handsome, successful, and age-appropriate.

It’s very exciting that we have abrand-new lead forThe Golden Bachelorseason 2.

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Mel seems to be a very intriguing person who’ll bring something different to the show.

With no connection toBachelorNation,he’ll be a breath of fresh air for the franchise.

I can’t wait to watch Mel hopefully find love duringThe Golden Bachelorseason 2.

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