The Golden Bachelor’s second-season love story has officially ended. Peg Munson, 63, announced on Instagram on October 21 that she and Mel Owens, 67, have split. The couple met and fell in love on season 2 of ABC’s dating show, where Mel gave Peg a 3.5-carat commitment ring in the November 2025 finale instead of proposing.
In her announcement, Peg got honest about the ending:“Sometimes even when there’s love, it just doesn’t turn out the way we hoped.”She said the past 30 days have been difficult, shared that she’s focusing on healing and her health, and wished Mel well. Mel has not publicly commented on the split.
Peg’s classy approach earned a flood of support from Bachelor Nation, with fans praising her dignity and calling her a queen. She also framed the breakup as the start of something new, saying it’s“not the end of my story, it’s the beginning of a new chapter.”What do you think Peg should do next?
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