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Mel Owens has narrowed his search for “the one” on season two of *The Golden Bachelor*, selecting just two women to advance after a series of emotional hometown dates. Following a week of visits to Peg Munson’s Las Vegas home, Debbie Siebers’ Denver residence, and Cindy Cullers’ Austin studio, Owens delivered the difficult news of sending Debbie home, revealing a deeply personal and unexpected decision.
During the hometown dates, Owens faced intense questioning from the women’s families, particularly from Peg Munson’s daughter, Dakota, who expressed concern about a lack of direct answers from the Bachelor. Owens admitted his indecision stemmed from a “very, very difficult” choice, stating he was “letting it come naturally.”
The final episode saw Owens present roses to Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers, acknowledging the profound impact Debbie Siebers had on his journey. Following a tearful goodbye, Owens reflected on his initial casting criteria, admitting he had initially sought a specific type of woman, a sentiment he now acknowledged was reflected in the women before him.
“It is very upsetting but I knew coming into this that this was a possibility,” Debbie told Owens through tears after receiving the news. “Take care of those girls, OK?”
Speaking exclusively to *Us Weekly*, Owens revealed that his decision was informed by a carefully considered pros and cons list and a reliance on his intuition. “You won’t believe how we get there, not mechanically, but how we get there emotionally,” he shared. “There’s some movement and twists and turns.”
*The Golden Bachelor* airs on ABC Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.