In this week’s In My Hometown Golden Bachelor Recap, hosts Jamie Stein and Pascal are joined by professional matchmaker and relationship expert April Fletcher from Spark Matchmaking to dive deep into love, drama, and second chances on The Golden Bachelor.

Together, they break down the latest episode of The Golden Bachelor, where Mel is down to six women and the L-word is flying. Is it really possible to fall in love in such a short time? What red flags should Mel — and anyone dating again later in life — be watching out for?

April brings her unique expertise in dating after divorce, finding love later in life, and matchmaking for people in their "going golden and golden era." 

Get ready for it -- Pascal has an epiphany about Mel.  He offers that maybe he''s been too hard on him and that he hasn’t been divorced that long, and maybe what he really needs is some dating practice before finding “the one. This sparks an honest conversation about relationships over 50, golden era dating, and what it takes to build real love later in life.

If you’re a fan of The Golden Bachelor, dating advice for people 50+, love after loss, or matchmaking tips for your golden era, this episode blends reality TV drama with real-world wisdom.

You’ll hear:
-Expert advice on dating after divorce or widowhood
-Why confidence and vulnerability matter at any age
-The realities of saying “I’m falling in love” on national TV
-Practical tips for anyone ready to re-enter the dating world

Don't miss the unfiltered and fun conversation, for insider scoop, relationship wisdom, and all the Golden Bachelor drama you love.

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