Mel Owens' journey to find love as the Golden Bachelor will soon be underway.
The retired NFL player, 66, joins the Bachelor franchise as the second Golden Bachelor, following in season 1 star Gerry Turner's footsteps.
Ahead of his season, Owens said he is "hopeful that I'll find true love."
Below, read everything you need to know about "The Golden Bachelor" season 2.
According to a press release earlier this year announcing Owens as the next Golden Bachelor, the Detroit native comes from a "close-knit Midwestern family."
He attended the University of Michigan and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams as the ninth pick in the 1981 NFL Draft.
After his playing career, Owens moved to Orange County, California, where he pursued a career in law, representing clients in sports-related injuries, according to the press release.
He is also the father of two sons, whom he shares with his first wife.
The press release added that after his first marriage ended, Owens "channeled his energy into being the best father he could be, focusing on raising his sons and coaching their extracurricular sports teams."
There are 23 women competing for Owens' heart in season 2.
Ranging in age from 58 to 77, the contestants include a longevity nurse, a librarian, a retired biomedical engineer, a retired elementary school teacher, a flight attendant, a full-time mom and more.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Owens said the group of women exceeded his expectations "by far."
"They were accomplished, energetic, fun, just full of life, and had a lot of attitude and personality," he said. "They were great. I'm a guy who has a lot of energy, and I'm looking for energy all the time in someone and who can keep up and has a zest for life."
"The Golden Bachelor" season 2 premieres on ABC on Wed., Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET.
Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Mel Owens will meet the 23 women competing for his heart, according to a logline.
He will also go on a "dazzling Queen Mary date" and a "cheerleading showdown judged by Paula Abdul" will take place.
The episode will end with a "sun-soaked pool party and a high-stakes rose ceremony."
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