"Golden Bachelor" alum Gerry Turner criticizes new lead Mel Owens' plan to eliminate contestants over 60, saying Owens would be "cheating himself" and should "ignore the number."

Gerry Turner, 73, offered some advice to new 'Golden Bachelor' star Mel Owens, 66, after the retired NFL player made some controversial age comments in a podcast interview last month, saying he's cut female contestants "if they're 60 or over.

Turner, who originated the title of Golden Bachelor in its first season in 2023, is sharing his thoughts after the upcoming second season's lead, Mel Owens, made controversial remarks that he would cut any female contestant over the age of 60 on the dating reality series.