Golden Bachelor Star Mel Owens Breaks Silence After Peg Munson Split
A message on Instagram
Owens, 67, posted a gym selfie on Wednesday, October 28, and shared his first public remarks following the breakup. He encouraged followers to stay positive, strong and golden, adding the phrase “Stay Bizzy.” A fan wrote that Owens did not owe the public details about the breakup. He replied, “Amen. Thank you,” and later thanked another commenter for kind words. He also clarified that his gym visit was not a “breakup diet.”
Their relationship on the show
Owens, 67, and Munson, 63, met and fell in love while filming the second season of ABC’s Bachelor spinoff. In the finale, which aired in November 2025, Owens gave Munson his final rose.
Munson explains her decision
In an Instagram video posted last week, Munson said she made the difficult choice to leave the relationship. She said that love does not always lead to the outcome people hope for.
Munson said she is concentrating on healing, herself and her health as she looks toward a new chapter. She also wished Owens well and said she was grateful for the experience.
Key points
- Owens and Munson met while filming season two of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor.
- Owens gave Munson a commitment ring instead of proposing in the November 2025 finale.
- Owens thanked a fan who said he had a right to privacy.
- Munson said she is focusing on healing and her health.