Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause slams ‘Golden Bachelor’ Mel Owens over ‘ageist’ comments


Chrishell Stause took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the upcoming season of The Golden Bachelor, after the show’s leading man Mel Owens shared his dating preferences

Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause has hit back at the Golden Bachelor after he expressed a preference for women under 60 without ‘artificial hips.’ The 43 year old reality star didn’t hold back in expressing her thoughts on 66 year old Mel Owens’ criteria for his ideal woman.

“We love the Golden Bachelor because of how wholesome it is,” the Selling Sunset star penned in her Instagram Stories on Thursday, adding, “This type of energy will ruin it.”

The drama unfolded when Owens, a former NFL player, discussed the casting process for the women who would compete for his heart on the MGoBlue podcast released on June 4.

In a tale recounted on the episode, the ex-linebacker shared the story that ruffled Stause’s feathers. During a meeting with The Bachelor producers, Owens disclosed: “They ask me, ‘What’s your preference?’ So I just said (ages) 45 to 60, just being honest,” he admitted.

However, while dining with the show’s executive producer, he reconsidered and stated, “You know, if they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them.”

When reminded of the show’s title, The Golden Bachelor, Owens recalled being told, ”You can’t use the word cut.”

“I go, ‘Well, that’s an NFL term,’” he responded. He then outlined his additional expectations for the women. “Try to stay away from the artificial hips and the wigs, you know, that kind of stuff, right?”

Stause isn’t the only one voicing her disapproval. A multitude of franchise fans have expressed their strong opinions on his comments.

“Based on his podcast interview I won’t be watching or supporting. We need to stop supporting men who think they’re so great that they won’t date women their own age. This bloke needs to go back home,” one fan penned. Another said: “I’m done with this franchise if you move forward with him. Have some respect for women.”

A third commented: “‘This is so sad. I can’t believe TPTB knew this man didn’t want a golden lady and cast him anyway. So misogynistic to say no wigs or women over 60. Please replace him for someone who appreciates women of a certain age, which is the entire point of this show.”

Chrishell is known for her role on Netflix’s Selling Sunset and her cast mate Nicole Young has just finished filming the latest series of the Netflix hit – and she spilled a number of filming secrets to the Mirror including her feud with Chrishell.

Nicole, 39, first appeared on the reality series in 2022, joining in season six. Since then, fans have watched as she has sold some of the hottest properties in California. But it’s been her ongoing feud with fellow realtor Chrishell Stause that has viewers invested.

Now, in an exclusive chat with the Mirror, Nicole has spilled the tea on what goes on behind the scenes and explained her view of what happened between her and her co-star. Nicole claimed the cast has “zero control” over what they film, or who they film with. She told us: “We have zero control over what we film, who we film with, or what topics of discussion are ‘needed’ by production for each filmed scene.

“Unfortunately, we are held accountable by the public for what is and isn’t filmed or shown, but that has never been something we have any control over.”

Opening up on the on-screen drama with Chrishell, she went on to claim: “Chrishell is incredibly astute at manipulating people and representing herself as a perpetual victim while being a snarling wolf in real life.

“The most current feud between her and I that plays out in season 9 is a result of me finally snapping back to her constant and continual jabs and baseless accusations while holding up a mirror to the deep-rooted real source of her issues.”

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