When Is The Golden Bachelor Finale & Who Wins Season 2?

Note: The Golden Bachelor Season 2 finale spoilers based on reports from Reality Steve. Viewer discretion is advised before the official episode airs on November 12, 2025, on ABC.

Fans of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 don’t have to wait long to see how Mel Owens’ love story ends. The emotional season finale airs on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, on ABC, with Hulu streaming it the next day.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 Finale Details

This season has followed Mel Owens, a 66-year-old widower from Chicago, as he searches for love among women aged 60 and older. The final episode takes place in romantic Antigua, where Mel spends time with his last two women — Peg Munson, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb technician from Las Vegas, and Cindy Roberts, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas.

The season began on September 24, airing weekly every Wednesday, and quickly became one of the most heartfelt editions in the franchise. The finale promises not only romance but also closure, as Mel faces his toughest decision yet.

Who Wins ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?

According to franchise spoiler expert Reality Steve, Mel Owens gets engaged to Peg Munson. Their bond has been one of the strongest throughout the season — built on laughter, emotional honesty, and shared life experiences.

Peg’s warmth, resilience, and humor stood out early on, resonating deeply with Mel, who has been open about losing his wife years earlier. Their overnight date in Antigua reportedly brought them even closer as they spoke candidly about love, loss, and the possibility of a new beginning.

Although the finale ends with a proposal, it remains unclear whether Mel and Peg are still together today. The couple is expected to address their relationship status during the live “After the Final Rose” special, airing immediately after the finale on November 12.

What to Expect on Finale Night

The finale will air from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. EST on ABC, followed by the live After the Final Rose segment. Viewers can look forward to behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt reactions, and an update on Mel and Peg’s journey after filming.

The emotional tone of Season 2 mirrors that of Gerry Turner’s trailblazing first season, which redefined romance on television for older adults and proved that love truly has no age limit.

 

 

 

 

 

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If you miss the broadcast, don’t worry — the finale will be available to stream on Hulu the next day, along with previous seasons of The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette.

A Heartfelt Ending to a Hopeful Season

As Mel Owens’ story wraps up, fans can expect a finale filled with emotion, romance, and reflection. Whether or not his engagement lasts, this season of The Golden Bachelor has once again shown that love can bloom at any age — and it’s never too late to begin again.