Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, revealed in a post-show interview that Gerry made promises of a future with her during the fantasy suites that he didn’t keep. She believed that she was going to be the one chosen on The Golden Bachelor and felt blindsided when Gerry ended things with her after deciding he had stronger feelings for Theresa Nist. Leslie also expressed the idea that she would be willing to be the first-ever Golden Bachelorette and discussed what she would do differently than Gerry if given the chance.
Leslie Fhima felt blindsided by Gerry Turner after believing they had a future together and is still struggling to respect Gerry after feeling hurt by his actions. Gerry ended up getting engaged to Theresa Nist and they announced that they are getting married live on ABC. Leslie reflected on the situation and felt that Gerry was harsh during their After the Final Rose reunion.
Days after The Golden Bachelor finale, runner-up Leslie Fhima claims that Gerry Turner made promises to her during their time together that he didn’t keep, and she struggles with her feelings about him following his engagement to Theresa Nist.
Days after The Golden Bachelor finale, runner-up Leslie Fhima expressed her grievances about her final days with Gerry Turner in a candid post-show interview. During the interview, Leslie spoke about how Gerry led her on, making promises to her in the fantasy suites that he didn’t keep. Leslie felt that Gerry all but proposed to her and made plans for their future together, leading her to believe that she was the one for him. However, Gerry blindsided Leslie when he ended things with her and chose to pursue a relationship with Theresa Nist.
In the aftermath of their breakup, Leslie opened up about wanting closure from Gerry, which she didn’t feel like she received during their reunion. She felt that Gerry’s reasons for choosing Theresa over her were harsh and struggled to say whether or not she still respects him. This came after Gerry, and Theresa announced their plans to tie the knot on live television, adding further salt to Leslie’s wounds.
Moreover, Leslie also hinted at her potential involvement as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, expressing that she would do things differently than Gerry if she were given the chance. Leslie shared her aversion to declaring her love for someone before being absolutely sure of her feelings, citing her own painful experiences with Gerry’s overuse of the term. Overall, Leslie’s candid interview has shed light on the emotional rollercoaster she experienced during her time with Gerry on The Golden Bachelor.
