The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Mel Owens looks back on his journey as the final two head to Antigua

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 7 Recap
A still from The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 7 | Image Source: Instagram/ @goldenbachabc

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 7 aired on October 29, 2025. The latest episode, titled, The Women Tell All, featured the previous 15 female contestants returning to the show.

While they reflected on their journey on the show, Mel Owens also opened up about his time. Nicolle shared her thoughts and feelings while she faced questions from fellow contestants and the show host.

Contestants including Debbie, Cheryl, and more, looked back on their time spent with Mel Owens. The episode featured a sneak peek from the upcoming The Golden Bachelor Season 2 finale.

ABC described the latest episode as:

"Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments; Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek."

The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Nicolle faces the heat while Debbie gets emotional, followed by a finale sneak peek

The recently released episode of the show, The Women Tell All, featured 15 female contestants along with the show host Jesse Palmer and Mel Owens.

The show host introduced the cast members, including recently eliminated Debbie Siebers. One of the most talked about contestant, Nicolle, faced multiple questions from fellow cast members and the show host.

Jesse Palmer asked Nicolle a question:

"One thing is for sure, I know when you get 23 women in The Bachelor mansion, there is bound to be some tension. So, Nicolle, I want to ask you...was that you just being you, or was there some strategy being played as well?

The Golden Bachelor's Nicolle responded that that was just her being herself. She mentioned that she was the trailblazer in the show. She talked about empowering women in their sixties, fifties, and later years.

Listening to Nicolle talk about empowerment, fellow contestant Debbie shared that she wanted to address that.

"I really need to address the empowering women thing, because you did not empower us, you dismissed us," said Debbie.

The audience cheered for Debbie. Nicolle apologized that she felt that way. Debbie continued and told Nicolle that she had dismissed many women. The Golden Bachelor's female contestants shared different opinions about Nicolle. However, they all noted that the show brought them all towards strong bonds and friendships.

The next contestant was Cheryl. Fans must remember her as the one who received the first rose from Mel Owens. Additionally, she was the first contestant to go on a one-on-one date with the star. But later, she faced elimination in week 5 and was sent home.

While recalling her time on the show, The Golden Bachelor star, Cheryl, noted that:

"I was very hopeful. I had confidence that this might be my man."

Fellow participant Debbie also looked back on her journey on the show. While reflecting on her experience, she got emotional. She noted that it had been a rollercoaster ride for her. She also shared her thoughts on wearing a wedding dress during her recent photoshoot with People Magazine. She noted that he had never been married and never had worn a wedding dress before that.

Later at the Women Tell All, Mel Owens shared his thoughts about the contestants whom he had sent home. In response, female contestants noted that they had love for Owen. Additionally, The Golden Bachelor star noted that he would never forget Cheryl and her journey on the show.

Nicolle got emotional while opening up about her feelings. She told Owens that her feelings were genuine for him. The episode ended with a sneak peek from the upcoming finale.

The clip featured Mel Owens talking to his sons before making the final decision. The two finalists head to Antigua ahead of the finale, where they will meet Mel Owens with an answer.


Hulu now streams The Golden Bachelor, Season 2, Episode 7.

Edited by Gira Rathod