The Golden Bachelor star Mel Owens gives a two-word reply to breakup drama with Peg Munson. Owens responded to the fans’ questions about his breakup, offering a brief reply while addressing the speculation.
Mel Owens responds to fans asking about his split from Peg Munson
Mel Owens shared a gym selfie on Instagram with the text, “Stay Positive. Stay Strong. Stay Golden.” Stay Golden.” He wrote in the caption, “And Stay Bizzy.”
Soon after his post, comments were flooded with fans asking Owens to address his breakup with Peg Munson. On October 21, Munson confirmed their breakup in an Instagram video after nearly a year together. Owens has not publicly explained what led to their split.
One user commented on Owens’ post, “Mel doesn’t owe anyone an explanation of every detail of his breakup. Just because someone is in the public eye doesn’t mean they surrender their right to privacy.” Owens replied to the user, “Amen. Thank you.” The former NFL player also thanked another fan for their support. (via Entertainment Weekly)
He responded to many fans in his post. One fan called his gym selfie “cute” and suggested that his fitness routine was part of a breakup diet. Owens replied, “Never heard of the ‘breakup diet.’ I’ve been on this routine for years.”
Despite responding to several fans, Owens did not reveal what caused the breakup.
In her video, Munson described the previous 30 days as particularly difficult. However, Munson said she feels grateful and “Sometimes, even when there’s love, it just doesn’t turn out the way that we hoped. I really do wish Mel the best of luck, and I’m very grateful for the experience, and I’m grateful for the memories.”
Owens and Munson met during The Golden Bachelor Season 2 in 2025. Munson confirmed their split in October 2026. Although Owens acknowledged supportive comments about the split, he has not discussed its circumstances. Despite further details, there’s no confirmation about what led to the end of their relationship.
