
"Surprise Proposal Stirs Debate as Bachelor Nation Couple Engages at 'Golden Wedding'"
During a live "Golden Bachelor" wedding, Brayden Bowers proposed to Christina Mandrell, both of whom are alumni of "The Bachelor" franchise. The proposal, which took place just before the wedding of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, has sparked online debate about the appropriateness of getting engaged at another person's wedding. Despite receiving permission from the couple getting married, the engagement faced criticism on social media. Bowers and Mandrell had publicly announced their relationship in December 2023 and have shared their journey, including Bowers's recovery from a severe boating accident and their mutual affection.

