For 2025, “Golden Bachelor” can refer to a few different versions of the franchise, so the answer depends on which one you mean.

U.S. Golden Bachelor (ABC)

In the U.S. version of The Golden Bachelor on ABC, the 2025 lead is Mel Owens , who is the star of season 2.

Season 2 premiered on September 24, 2025, with Mel dating a group of senior women and ultimately choosing Peg Munson, offering her a promise ring rather than a formal proposal.

Dutch “De Golden Bachelor 2025”

If you are asking about the Dutch show De Golden Bachelor 2025 on Videoland, the Golden Bachelor is Gerard , a 73‑year‑old entrepreneur.

He was married for 24 years, has been divorced for about 17 years, and is now looking for a new life partner in the 2025 season that starts on 13 February 2025.

Australian Golden Bachelor 2025

Australia also announced its own version, with Barry “Bear” Myrden , a 61‑year‑old from Sydney, as The Golden Bachelor in the Australian series.

This version is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and was confirmed for Australian TV line‑ups in 2025.

In short:

  • U.S. 2025 Golden Bachelor: Mel Owens (season 2 on ABC).
  • Netherlands 2025: Gerard , 73‑year‑old entrepreneur on De Golden Bachelor 2025 (Videoland).
  • Australia 2025: Barry “Bear” Myrden , 61‑year‑old Sydneysider on the Australian version.

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