In the second season of Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens opens up about love later in life, carving out space to discuss his marriage and subsequent divorce from his ex-wife.
Reflecting on his past, Mel shared during the season premiere, “My wife filed for divorce. She found someone new. I was taken aback. It was devastating, truly the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through.” While he didn’t delve deeply into details about the mother of their two sons, Lucas and Andre, he mentioned his appreciation for marriage, calling it a partnership he cherished. In his bio, he referred to his ex-wife as “his first love,” which makes sense—of course, the women interested in him will be curious about such a significant part of his life.
Who is Mel’s ex-wife, Fabiana Pimentel? How old is she? What does she do? And what’s the latest scoop on their divorce? The answers to these questions might surprise you.
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So, who is Mel Owens’ ex-wife? Meet Fabiana Pimentel
According to her LinkedIn profile, Fabiana is currently the director of Priority Hotels & Resorts and co-founded the Ultimate Touch organization. She earned her Master’s in Marketing from UCLA back in 2003 and originally hails from Brazil, having obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Faculdade Da Cidade.
How old is Mel’s ex-wife?
During a podcast episode of Mgoblue, Mel mentioned preferring women aged between 45 and 60. His ex-wife, Fabiana, is currently 47, making her 19 years younger than him.
How long were Mel and Fabiana married, and when did they split?
Mel and Fabiana were together for nearly 25 years before their separation in 2020. Fabiana initiated the divorce in February of that year, and although it was finalized in December 2024, there’s been a bit of drama surrounding it.
When asked about her new relationship, Mel stated, “I won’t interfere with someone else’s happiness. It stings, sure, but I can’t dictate what makes you happy.” He seemed to express a level of understanding, though it clearly weighed on him.
Despite Mel’s calm demeanor, the divorce isn’t without its complications. Reports from July mentioned that, while Fabiana waived her rights to ongoing spousal support, the judge ordered Mel to pay her $980,000 by February 28, 2025. This included past child support and various other debts. When asked about her ex’s new role on television, she replied, “Lucky him. I think that’s unfortunate, but I want to stay out of it.”
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