THE GOLDEN CROWN HAS BEEN CLAIMED — Jesse Palmer Names His Choice for the Next Golden Bachelorette, Calling Her “The Heart of the Franchise” Amid Backstage CHAOS

Jesse Palmer Has a Pick for the Next Golden Bachelorette—Do You Agree?

With The Golden Bachelor Season 2 nearing its finale, fans are already speculating about what’s next for the

Bachelor franchise. Mel Owens, after weeks of handing out roses and forming deep connections with two amazing women, is now down to Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers. But while fans are eagerly awaiting the season finale, they’re also wondering who will be next to take the spotlight in The Golden Bachelorette.

Though ABC has not yet officially renewed the spinoff, Golden Bachelor host Jesse Palmer already has his pick for the role. And it may not be who you’d expect. Keep reading to find out who Jesse believes deserves a shot at being the next lead, and whether or not you agree with his choice.

Mel Owens’ Journey Comes to an End—But Drama Lingers

Mel Owens, the 66-year-old former NFL player turned sports lawyer, is on a quest to find love again after his divorce. After spending time with 23 amazing women, he’s now down to his final two: Peg Munson, a retired firefighter and bomb technician, and Cindy Cullers, a retired biomedical engineer. But it hasn’t been all roses for Mel; this season has been full of drama, especially from Nicolle Kate Briscoe, the season’s villain.

At the Women Tell All special, tensions were high as Debbie Siebers, one of the earlier contestants, confronted Nicolle about her behavior. “I really need to address the empowering women thing, because you did not empower us,” Debbie told Nicolle. “You dismissed me and my connection with Mel,” she added, calling out Nicolle’s comments about the first season of

The Golden Bachelor, as well as her apparent desire to use the show as a stepping stone to become an influencer.

Nicolle’s Bachelorette Bid—But Fans Aren’t Having It

After Mel Owens sent Nicolle home, she boldly suggested to producers that she would be a great fit for

The Golden Bachelorette. But based on Debbie’s fiery takedown and the overall backlash from the other women, Nicolle’s chances of becoming the next lead seem slim. As Debbie pointed out, Nicolle’s behavior throughout the season has left her with few supporters.

Enter Jesse Palmer, who shared his thoughts on who should step into the role of The Golden Bachelorette in the event that ABC moves forward with a second season.

Jesse Palmer Weighs in on the Next Golden Bachelorette

Jesse Palmer may not have the final say in casting, but that doesn’t stop him from voicing his opinion. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jesse shared who he would love to see as the next lead of

The Golden Bachelorette.

“I personally love Debbie, and I think her incredible story resonates with many,” Jesse revealed. Debbie, who opened up on the show about the heartbreaking loss of her former partner to suicide, has garnered immense respect for her vulnerability and strength throughout the season. Jesse believes Debbie would be an excellent choice for

The Golden Bachelorette, citing her powerful journey and emotional depth.

But Jesse didn’t stop there—he also praised another contestant. “Monica B. was the star of the show in my opinion! Great comedic timing and delivery. Absolutely hilarious!” Though Monica may not have the same emotional weight as Debbie, it’s clear that Jesse thinks she could bring a lot of personality and humor to the next season.

What’s Next for the Golden Bachelorette?

As fans anxiously await The Golden Bachelor finale, Jesse Palmer’s pick for The Golden Bachelorette has certainly sparked debate. Debbie, with her deeply personal and moving story, seems like a fitting choice to become the next lead, but there are plenty of fans who might want to see someone with a bit more humor or light-heartedness take the reins.

What do you think? Should Debbie be the next Golden Bachelorette, or do you have another contestant in mind? Let us know your thoughts!