The Golden Bachelor contestant Nicolle Kate Briscoe has addressed her on-screen controversies following the “Women Tell All” special, which aired on October 29, 2025. The 64-year-old yoga instructor from Florida became one of the most polarizing figures of Season 2, earning both criticism and support for her outspoken remarks and confident personality. In an exclusive post-show interview with Glamour, Nicolle discussed her relationships with other contestants, her public image, and what she plans to do next. The revelations follow weeks of debate among fans about her behavior on the show — and whether she deserved the “villain” label.
What Happened on “Women Tell All”
During The Golden Bachelor “Women Tell All,” Nicolle faced tough criticism from her fellow contestants, including Debbie, who openly challenged her attitude during filming. Nicolle maintained composure, telling host Jesse Palmer and viewers that she would “do better” moving forward.
She later clarified in her interview that she felt some comments during the special were unnecessary, especially from close friend Debbie. Nicolle said, “There were so many positive things about our friendship. You could have said something nice, then sandwiched it with something negative.”
The “Women Tell All” episode also revisited the now-famous “Lemon-Bar-Gate”, which Nicolle says was exaggerated through editing. She confirmed she “wasn’t even in the pool scene” that appeared to cause tension during production.
Nicolle’s Take on Her Reputation
Nicolle admitted that she understands why fans may have viewed her as the season’s villain but insists her portrayal was incomplete. “They didn’t show me as a full person,” she explained. “I cooked for everyone, I nurtured friendships, and I never said one bad thing about anyone.”
She also expressed regret for comments made about contestants from The Golden Bachelor Season 1, saying she reached out personally to apologize. Despite backlash, Nicolle said she has received messages of forgiveness and support from many fellow contestants.
On her relationship with Mel Owens, the show’s lead, Nicolle admitted that her cheeky farewell — “If it doesn’t work out, hit me up” — was meant humorously. She added, “Statistically, most Bachelor relationships don’t last, so I wasn’t wrong.”
What It Means for The Golden Bachelor Franchise
Nicolle’s candid interview adds new context to Season 2’s most dramatic moments, highlighting ongoing discussions about reality TV editing and fairness in contestant portrayal. Her acknowledgment of post-show editing and “villain edits” has reignited debate about authenticity in dating shows.
Her remarks may influence how ABC handles future Golden Bachelor seasons, particularly around transparency and mental health support for older contestants participating in televised dating.
Upcoming Episodes and Nicolle’s Future Plans
The Golden Bachelor continues next week with the Fantasy Suite dates, airing Wednesday on ABC and streaming Thursday on Hulu.
As for Nicolle, she revealed interest in pursuing a plant-based cooking show, possibly on Food Network. She also emphasized her desire to promote healthier living and humorously noted she’s “leaning into the edit” by laughing at her own portrayal.
Whether or not Nicolle returns to reality television, her outspoken nature has ensured that The Golden Bachelor Season 2 remains one of the most talked-about installments in the franchise’s history.
Sources
Glamour Exclusive Interview — Jessica Radloff, October 30, 2025
ABC / Disney Entertainment Press Release
The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 9 (“Women Tell All”)
Yahoo Entertainment (Syndicated Content)
