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'The Golden Bachelor' viewers slam Gerry Turner for saying Leslie Fhima is 'the one' before his Fantasy Suite Date with Theresa Nist

'The Golden Bachelor' viewers were confused after Gerry Turner called Leslie Fhima 'the one' and was 'in the bed' with Theresa Nist after that

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA: The drama on 'The Golden Bachelor' is heating up. However, Gerry Turner is now in hot water for assuring Leslie Fhima about their relationship despite having a date with Theresa Nist on the horizon.

Gerry and Leslie enjoyed a quiet meal together and had an intense discussion. Gerry pointed out the challenges that the couple would face, but they both agreed that they would work it out.

Leslie said to Gerry, "I want to figure it out with you."

They playfully flirted when discussing the temperature in the room, with Leslie telling Gerry she loves the temperature at "69" as he bursts out laughing. Gerry and Leslie also discussed how they stayed up late with excellent chat and laughter.

Gerry claimed it is "none of their f**king business" what transpires between him and Leslie in the Fantasy Suites, referring to curious viewers. They each said their goodbyes as Gerry went on his date with Theresa. 

Leslie said she is confident in what she and Gerry have and will concentrate on that. Gerry saw her off and also told her she's the one for him.

On X, fans slammed Gerry saying, "Gerry, you can't tell everyone you love them and that they're the one." Another person chimed in, "Nooo not Gerry in the bed with Teresa after telling Leslie she’s THE ONE." 

A third person wrote, "NOT GERRY SAYING LESLIE IS THE ONE WHILE HE STILL HAS ANOTHER ONE." A fourth user asked, "Watching Gerry tell Leslie "I think you're the one" and "I think there's no one else I'd rather try to figure it out with" like... how is he even going to be on his date with Theresa?" 

One user further quipped, ""I think you're the one." Did Gerry just pull a Ben Higgins???" Another user noted, "Gerry saying he doesn’t want to pre-commit but yesterday told Leslie she’s the one." 

A seventh user expressed, "He just told Leslie she’s the one so if he doesn’t pick her he sucks…" Another wroteI’mi’m not a theresa fan but stringing her along for the day when he just called another woman the one is wild."

Gerry Turner’s pickleball coach predicts 'The Golden Bachelor' will propose to Leslie Fhima

Gerry's pickleball instructor on 'The Golden Bachelor' has predicted that participant Leslie will be the final lady remaining. Katherine Hedden of CityPickle met and played with the Golden Bachelor on September 25 at the facility's Long Island City location in New York, and spoke to The US Sun.

"I think the one that's going to win is the one that's the most natural, most down to earth," Hedden told The US Sun exclusively.

"I think he definitely will pick Leslie," she said after revealing her choice. "I thought she was really down to earth."

Leslie, according to CityPickle's Director of Community Outreach, would be a wonderful fit for Gerry since he, too, is "really down to earth" and a "nice guy."

She further claimed, "He doesn't go for plastic... somebody who's putting on a show or trying to impress him or trying to go for the long nails - that kind of thing."

"I think he just needs somebody who's comfortable in their skin and comfortable in a cabin or can camp anywhere," Hedden inferred.

How did 'The Golden Bachelor's Leslie Fhima know Prince?

Leslie casually admitted in her 'The Golden Bachelor' introduction that she dated Prince when she was younger, and that he even composed the song 'Sexy Dancer' about her.

In an interview with the Minnesota Star-Tribune, her son Eli told the newspaper that his mother broke up with Prince to tour Europe with the Ice Follies ice skating ensemble.

"Not only did she date Prince, but she broke up with Prince," Leslie's son said.

'The Golden Bachelor' airs on Thursdays on ABC at 8 pm ET.