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Nick Viall Suggests Golden Bachelor Mel Living in ‘Major City’ Is a ‘Plus’


Nick Viall reveals 'inside' details on producers casting Mel Owens as the new Golden Bachelor and why living in Los Angeles is an advantage for lasting love

“The inside tea for The Golden Bachelor is that there is an extra effort and, I think, part of the consideration of picking … Mel is that him residing in a major city was a plus,” Nick, 44, speculated on the Thursday, April 24, episode of his eponymous podcast. Bachelor Nation hasn’t seen Mel Owens on TV just yet (unless you were a big fan of the Los Angeles Rams in the 80s), but Jesse Palmer assures Us that he was the right pick for the new senior lead. While specific details about Mel’s season (including a premiere date) have not been revealed, show host Jesse Palmer has insight into why he was chosen as the lead.

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