The Season 2 finale of The Golden Bachelor saw Mel Owens propose to Peg, but not before a dramatic early exit from contestant Cindy. The live episode, which aired Wednesday night, picked up after Cindy pressed Mel for clarity on their future, only to be told he was unsure if he would ever be ready for marriage.
Cindy, unwilling to wait indefinitely, decided to leave the show. Despite host Jesse Palmer's suggestion that all contestants expected a potential engagement, Mel maintained that he didn't believe that was true. He expressed disappointment that Cindy didn't stay until the end, but she later confirmed on stage that Mel did not try to stop her.
With Cindy gone, Mel turned his attention to Peg. After a successful meeting with his sons, who gave their approval, Mel proposed to Peg with the final golden rose. He admitted that while Cindy's departure was shocking, he felt it was meant to be, and he was ready to commit to Peg.
The finale concluded with Mel and Peg engaged, marking a happy ending despite the earlier uncertainty.
