Did Leslie Fhima quit 'The Golden Bachelor'? Fitness instructor's absence from Group Date photos sparks concerns
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans of 'The Golden Bachelor' express concern as frontrunner Leslie Fhima is notably absent from a recent group photo with Gerry Turner and fellow contestants on the Los Angeles set. However, neither ABC nor Leslie have confirmed her exit from the show.
A slideshow featuring Gerry on the set of his show was shared on the Instagram accounts of both 'The Bachelor' and 'The Golden Bachelor' on October 19. All the images in the carousel were captured on a tennis court.
View this post on Instagram
The majority of them starred Joey Graziadei, a professional tennis player and Bachelorette candidate from Season 28. And 50-year-old Bachelor Season 1 runner-up Trista Sutter.
The photo dump included a shot of Gerry mid-swing as he struck the pickleball with his paddle. Another notable image shown was of Gerry standing next to Joey and among the many women vying for the silver fox's affection.
Everyone photographed grinned broadly, and the women were dressed in brightly colored sportswear. "We'll see you on the court! Join us for a can't-miss game of pickleball tomorrow on #TheGoldenBachelor," the caption added.
Even though admirers complimented Gerry and those fighting for his attention under the post, some undoubtedly noticed Leslie was missing.
"Leslie is not in the group shot. Did she get the one on one?" one fan asked. Another person chimed in, "Er…where is Leslie ?!?!"
"So Leslie has the one-on-one," some guessed. While another wrote, "How come @lesliefhima isn’t in the group shot? Unless she’s the one taking the pic."
One user also commented, "Leslie is not in the group shot 🤔🤔 Did she get the one on one?"
During the Thursday episode, Trista unexpectedly appeared and shared that she could relate to the women's situation. She left a message that revealed the participants for the upcoming group date.
As the mystery unfolds, it becomes clear that Gerry and Leslie are heading for a one-on-one date.
Who was 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Leslie Fhima married to?
'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Leslie Fhima was previously married to restaurateur David Fhima, a renowned chef in the state of Minnesota. In addition, he serves as executive chef at Fhima's Minneapolis and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
According to her son Eli, Leslie dated the renowned Prince in her "late teens and early 20s."
Leslie is purportedly the inspiration for Prince's song 'Sexy Dancer'. Eli told the Star Tribune, "Not only did she date Prince, but she broke up with Prince." Leslie and Prince broke up so that she could tour Europe with the Ice Follies.
What does 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Leslie Fhima do?
Leslie has more than 16 years of experience as a personal trainer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she created her own firm, Soul612, and works as a fitness teacher at Lifetime Athletic.
Leslie adores leading an active lifestyle. She has completed ten marathons and was a previous aerobics champion. In addition, she is the creator of PowerBark, a dog food replacement bar that is portable.
After graduating from high school, Leslie, an accomplished figure skater, embarked on a global tour with the Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice. It's obvious that she is not frightened of the cold.
'The Golden Bachelor' airs on Thursdays on ABC at 8 pm ET.