The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 aired on November 5, 2025. It featured two finalists, Cindy and Peg. The two went on overnight dates with Mel Owens. During Mel's final date with Cindy, they went to Stingray Bay. They planned to go spend some time with stingrays in the water. But Mel was nervous about it. Seeing his nervousness, Cindy found it amusing. Later, she helped him to be comfortable in the water while stingrays were around them. In her private confession, The Golden Bachelor star Cindy confessed that she was falling for Mel. "I'm falling for him. I'm so ready. I could be engaged at the end of this week," confessed Cindy.The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8: Cindy and Mel Owens enjoy their time at the Stingray Bay View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 featured two finalists, Cindy and Peg, traveling to Antigua. The two had separate romantic dates with Mel before he will be making his choice. For Cindy's final date, they went to Stingray Bay. Even though Mel confessed that he wasn't a stingray type of guy, they were there for the date. "We're here at Stingray Bay, but I'm not really a stingray type of guy. I'm from the city," confessed Mel to the cameras.While on their date, the two were enjoying their romantic date on deck. Cindy saw some sting rays and called Mel to take a look. Mel was shocked to see the size of the fish. His reaction was that they were huge. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCindy asked him how he felt. He said good but later added he was nervous. Seeing him hesitant and nervous about going into the water, The Golden Bachelor star was surprised. "Six-foot-two Mel Owens? I'm a little bit surprised he's nervous about these stingrays," reacted Cindy.They got into the water while stingrays were floating around. Cindy told him that they were super soft. However, he was still nervous. She told him to let them touch him, but not to kick them. After they spent some time in the water, Mel felt confident about being around the fish."Cindy's really in-tune with the stingrays. So she gave me the confidence to try it. Cindy made it easy. Proved to me again that she's just an incredible woman," he confessed. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn the other hand, Cindy, confessed that she was falling for him. She also noted that she could be engaged by the end of the week. Mel's other final date was with Peg. They went for a dune buggy adventure. Soon, he will reveal his decision and choose one of the two finalists. To know more about Mel and Cindy's final date, fans can stream the recently released The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 on ABC.