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\t\t<\/p>\n The Golden Bachelor<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2018s Gerry Turner<\/strong><\/a> has some thoughts on the franchise\u2019s next leading man.<\/p>\n 66-year old Mel Owens<\/strong><\/a> was announced to be the lead on the next season of The Golden Bachelor<\/em>. When Mel<\/strong> announced that he wouldn\u2019t be giving a rose to any woman over 60<\/a>, Mel<\/strong> raised some eyebrows. <\/p>\n Now, Gerry<\/strong> from the first Golden Bachelor<\/em> is sharing his thoughts.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Gerry<\/strong> spoke to Fox News Digital<\/a> about the comments Mel<\/strong> made. According to Gerry<\/strong>, the leading man of the next season will change his mind once he meets the women competing for his heart.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it would be unfortunate, and I really think he will have a change of heart in this. I think he will see the grace and charm of women who are over 60 and the confidence they carry, and I think he\u2019ll have a change of heart,\u201d Gerry<\/strong> told the outlet.<\/p>\n Gerry<\/strong> gave a piece of advice to Mel<\/strong> and said, \u201cThe age thing\u2026 ignore the number, deal with the person.\u201d <\/p>\n If you missed it, The Bachelor<\/em><\/strong><\/a> will have a major change when it comes back for season 30<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n