On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2 cut from six women to a Final 3 ahead of hometowns: Cindy, Peg, and Debbie. Cheryl and Nicolle exited before the credits rolled. At the same time, first-season lead Gerry Turner and ex-wife Theresa Nist ignited fresh headlines around his forthcoming memoir, adding off‑screen drama to a high‑stakes week for the franchise.
Final 3 on The Golden Bachelor (Episode aired October 15, 2025)
Mel Owens, 66, entered Week 5 with six women. Jesse Palmer told the group that hometowns were next and that no roses would be handed out on dates this week—only at the rose ceremony. The group date sent Peg, Debbie, Cheryl, Nicolle, and Carol up a mountain for spiritual “alignment” work with a shaman, while Cindy received the one‑on‑one.
- Group date beats: Debbie and Mel tried tantric yoga—she quipped, “What better way to know if our connection is pure than to be straddling this man and be connecting through our eyes and our hearts?” Mel reassured her about hometowns, telling Debbie, “I would love to meet your family.” Carol and Mel did a chakra‑clearing exercise before she chose to self‑eliminate, parting with, “He’s a great catch. He just wasn’t my catch.”
- Cindy’s one‑on‑one: A hike toward Griffith Observatory turned into horseback riding and a stargazing picnic. Mel presented a certificate naming a star after Cindy. She kept it simple about her hopes: “I want to fall.”
- FaceTime check‑ins: Before the ceremony, the women spoke with family members while Mel sought counsel from Jesse Palmer.
Rose Ceremony (Oct. 15): The first rose went to Cindy, the second to Peg, and the final rose to Debbie. Cheryl was eliminated at the mansion; Nicolle was also sent home after raising brand‑builder ambitions earlier in the week.
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Where things stand heading into October 22, 2025
With hometowns set for Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (9:02–10:02 p.m. EDT), Mel prepares to visit the Final 3 in Las Vegas, Denver, and Austin, Texas. Expect deeper questions from daughters, families, and closest friends as a potential engagement draws closer.
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Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist: the franchise’s off‑screen flashpoint
Eighteen months after their whirlwind engagement and televised wedding, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist continue to dominate conversation. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., Gerry’s comments about his upcoming book, Golden Years: What I’ve Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV, renewed scrutiny. He said, “I’m not worried. I think she should be worried.” He added that there are “some things there that have not been said or revealed before,” and “it’s time for those things to be revealed.”
The book excerpts revisit a night‑before‑the‑wedding call with Faith Martin, where he felt marrying Theresa was the “wrong thing to do” and that he was “trapped.” Theresa called the revelation “very sad,” adding, “Those in glass houses should not throw stones.”
During their brief marriage, distance and schedules loomed large. “I still work,” Theresa said in March 2024 on the Dear Shandy Podcast, “so that’s the hurdle.” Gerry, retired and seeking more adventure, said, “I wanted fun, adventure, I wanted to go and do.” The pair announced on Good Morning America in April 2024 that they “mutually” chose to divorce, with court filings the same day.
Health also entered the picture. Gerry revealed a March 2024 diagnosis of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia. Theresa later countered any link to their split: “It had nothing to do with it. Nothing,” and “I would have never left my husband over an illness.”
As the back‑and‑forth escalated this fall, Theresa wrote, “Out of respect for his family, I had decided a long time ago to not say anything,” then argued, “Nothing he has said about me or how our conversations went is accurate.”
Gerry has since moved on romantically, announcing an engagement to Lana Sutton. Theresa maintains her stance while reiterating her wish for everyone’s “best” outcome.
Contestant & episode specifics (names, ages, places)
- Lead: Mel Owens, 66.
- Final 3: Cindy; Peg; Debbie.
- Week 5 exits: Cheryl; Nicolle. Carol self‑eliminated earlier in the episode.
- Key settings: Butterfly Mountain wellness retreat; Griffith Observatory; Griffith Park; face‑to‑face counsel with Jesse Palmer.
- Upcoming: Hometowns scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:02–10:02 p.m. EDT.
What this means for the Golden Bachelor endgame
Cindy’s one‑on‑one momentum plus a named star gesture suggests top‑two status. Peg’s spark and “different gear” energy signal chemistry that plays in hometowns. Debbie’s clarity and family focus, punctuated by tantric‑date reassurance, keep her in contention.
Off‑screen headlines surrounding Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist can amplify interest in The Golden Bachelor while reminding viewers of the franchise’s high‑stakes stakes at any age. The Final 3 head into October 22 with clear narratives—and real families ready with real questions.
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Golden Bachelor glossary (quick hits)
- “Wrong thing to do” / “trapped” — phrases Gerry used about pre‑wedding doubts.
- “I would love to meet your family.” — Mel to Debbie during Week 5.
- “He’s a great catch. He just wasn’t my catch.” — Carol on self‑eliminating.
- “I want to fall.” — Cindy on pacing a late‑in‑life romance.
- “It had nothing to do with it. Nothing.” — Theresa on Gerry’s diagnosis and their divorce.
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