# Peg Munson Says She Ended Her Relationship With Mel Owens

The Golden Bachelor season 2 winner announced the split in an Oct. 21 Instagram video, saying she is taking time to heal and focus on her health. She did not give a reason for the breakup.

By The Signal Edition | Culture / Television
Published: 2026-10-22T18:36:00Z
Updated: 2026-10-22T18:36:00Z
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## Summary
- Peg Munson announced on Oct. 21 that she made the decision to end her relationship with Mel Owens.
- Munson said the past 30 days had been difficult and that she is focusing on healing, her health and what comes next.
- She did not describe a reason for the split; as of Oct. 22, Owens had not publicly addressed it.

## Munson confirms the breakup

Peg Munson has confirmed that she and Mel Owens are no longer together, ending a relationship that began after the pair met on The Golden Bachelor. In a video posted to her Instagram on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Munson told followers she had made the “difficult decision” to step away from the relationship. She said she had wanted to find love on the ABC dating show and was grateful that she did, but added that “sometimes even when there’s love, it just doesn’t turn out the way that we hoped.” [1](https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson/reel/DexsDeWIG50/) [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843)

Munson said she had been quiet because the previous 30 days had been “really difficult.” She described her focus now as healing her heart, looking after herself and her health, and moving toward a new chapter. She wished Owens well and thanked viewers for the messages and support they had sent during the relationship and after the announcement. The video and caption did not identify what led to the breakup. [1](https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson/reel/DexsDeWIG50/) [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843)

## No reason was given

Munson framed the decision as her own, but did not offer a more specific explanation. The announcement does not establish whether the couple disagreed about a particular issue, and no cause should be inferred from the timing or from their earlier public posts. People and Entertainment Weekly both reported the split from Munson’s video; neither report supplied a reason from her or Owens. As of Oct. 22, TV Insider reported that Owens had not addressed the breakup publicly. [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843) [4](https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1308153/golden-bachelor-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-announcement-video/)

Her closing message was forward-looking: she called this the beginning of a new chapter, while expressing gratitude for the memories and for the experience. The tone was personal rather than explanatory, and she did not characterize the separation as a dispute or assign blame. Her public comments remain the clearest account of the decision available so far. [1](https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson/reel/DexsDeWIG50/) [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843)

## A year after the finale

The couple’s relationship followed the second season of The Golden Bachelor, which aired in fall 2025. Owens gave Munson his final rose and a commitment ring in the finale, but did not propose. In the days after the show, they spoke publicly about taking their relationship at their own pace and building a future together. Their separation comes roughly a year after that televised beginning, according to the timeline described by People and EW. [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843) [5](https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1243603/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-marriage-future-plans-interview/)

Munson’s announcement marks a clear change from those finale-era plans, but it does not erase what either person said at the time. In her video, she expressed appreciation for the relationship and wished Owens luck. For now, the confirmed details are limited: Munson says she ended the relationship, is prioritizing her well-being and has not publicly explained why; Owens had not made a public response by the latest report cited here. [1](https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson/reel/DexsDeWIG50/) [2](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) [3](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843) [4](https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1308153/golden-bachelor-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-announcement-video/)

## Reporting sources
1. [Peg Munson on Instagram: Peg Munson’s announcement video about her relationship with Mel Owens](https://www.instagram.com/peg__munson/reel/DexsDeWIG50/) (2026-10-21)
2. [People: The Golden Bachelor Couple Splits: Mel Owens and Peg Munson Call It Quits After 1 Year](https://people.com/golden-bachelor-stars-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-12187718) (2026-10-22)
3. [Entertainment Weekly: ‘Golden Bachelor’ couple Mel Owens and Peg Munson split after nearly 1 year together](https://ew.com/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-split-12187843) (2026-10-22)
4. [TV Insider: ‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Peg Munson Reveals Shocking Split From Mel Owens](https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1308153/golden-bachelor-peg-munson-mel-owens-split-announcement-video/) (2026-10-22)
5. [TV Insider / Swooon: Will ‘Golden Bachelor’s Mel & Peg Get Married? They Dish on Future Plans & More](https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1243603/golden-bachelor-mel-owens-peg-munson-marriage-future-plans-interview/) (2025-11-13)