Is 'The Golden Bachelor 3' Happening Following Mel Owens, Peg Munson's Season? Here's What We Know

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 is set to conclude soon. The finale of the senior dating show, starring Mel Owens, is scheduled to air on November 12, 2025 (Wednesday) at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. It will be followed by a live After the Final Rose special. The episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the day after their television airing. As Mel's journey on the show comes to a close, fans who've been following his story are feeling a little heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, speculation is growing about whether the reality show will be renewed for another Season. Here's everything we know so far about the possibility of The Golden Bachelor Season 3.

Will there be The Golden Bachelor Season 3?

As of November 2025, ABC has not officially renewed The Golden Bachelor for a third Season. The franchise's latest expansion is the second Season, starring Mel Owens. While a third Season of The Golden Bachelor is unconfirmed, the franchise itself is likely to continue due to strong viewer interest. The current pattern suggests that the show alternates between a Golden Bachelor and a Golden Bachelorette Season each fall. If that is taken into consideration, a second Season of The Golden Bachelorette would likely air in the fall of 2026, instead of the third instalment of The Golden Bachelor.

The Golden Bachelor Season 3 would then likely air in the fall of 2027. Fans of the dating show remain invested in the franchise and the ex-contestants. Notably, several Golden Bachelor contestants have landed spots on Season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise, giving fans a chance to keep following their favorite stars in a new reality show adventure.

Who might be the next 'Golden Bachelor' or the next 'Golden Bachelorette' following Mel Owens?

The lead of the third Season of The Golden Bachelor could be a popular contestant from a previous Season, as was the case with the first 'Golden Bachelorette', Joan Vassos, who came from Gerry Turner's Season. He can also be an entirely new face to the Bachelor franchise, like Mel Owens in Season 2. Ahead of The Golden Bachelor Season 3, there's a high probability of the airing of The Golden Bachelorette 2. Fans have expressed interest in several women from Mel's current Season, such as Cheryl Steele, Debbie Siebers, and finalist Cindy Cullers, who might become the next 'Golden Bachelorette' and provide male candidates for a future Golden Bachelor Season.

More about The Golden Bachelor Season 2

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 is currently airing, having premiered on September 24, 2025. The lead, Mel Owens, is a 66-year-old retired NFL linebacker and lawyer from Laguna Hills, California. Mel Owens is a divorced father of two sons, who sought a second chance at love on the show. The show follows the traditional Bachelor format, with episodes airing weekly on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. The Season was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, with the final episodes and fantasy suites taking place in Antigua.

The final two women in Mel Owens' Season are Peg Munson (62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech) and Cindy Angelcyk Cullers (60, a retired biomedical engineer). According to spoilers by Reality Steve, Mel Owens has already made his choice between the lovely ladies. Peg Munson is reportedly the winner of The Golden Bachelor 2 and is engaged to Mel Owens. Their current relationship status is expected to be confirmed during the live finale special. Additionally, there is a possibility that Mel and Peg will move forward with thoughts of marriage, as he recently revealed he is open to a spousal life if he finds his ideal one.

What are your thoughts on the current Season of The Golden Bachelor, and are you excited for its third instalment? Let us know.

Also Read: 'The Golden Bachelor' Finale, Is Winner Peg Munson Set To Marry Mel Owens Following Divorce?

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