SUMMARY
– Former Golden Bachelor star Theresa Nist surprises fans by reuniting with fellow contestant Leslie Fhima after divorce drama.
– Theresa& Leslie’s friendship has thrived post-show, proving that relationships can be more enduring than reality TV romances.
– Despite her rocky past on The Golden Bachelor, Theresa Nist seems to be moving forward happily with her newfound friend Leslie.
The Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist may have finally settled her divorce with Gerry Turner, but Bachelor Nation is more surprised to see her reuniting with this fellow Golden Bachelor star. Meeting Gerry on The Golden Bachelor season 1, Theresa’s whirlwind romance with Gerry captivated audiences and led many to watch her continue in her relationship with The Golden Bachelor himself. Theresa Gerry’s proposal on the Golden finale, and her life changed even more when the pair’s future nuptials were quickly turned into a live special. After marrying Gerry in front of millions on live TV, things took a difficult turn.
“Made my way all the way to Minnesota”
In a recent Instagram post, Theresa shared what she’s been up to after her three-month marriage to Gerry ended abruptly when the couple announced their quick divorce. “Made my way all the way to Minnesota to visit my dear friend, the lovely Leslie,” Theresa shared in a post featuring photos of herself and Golden Bachelor runner-up Leslie Fhima.
Leslie, the other woman in the finals of The Golden Bachelor season 1, was confident she’d end up with Gerry, and was shocked when he ended things with her before the show’s final episode. Theresa shared photos of her trip to visit her former competition and current friend.
Theresa Nist & Leslie Fhima Plan To Meet Up In New Jersey Next
While Gerry may have been the prize for both women at the end of The Golden Bachelor, after their relationships with him ended, it’s been smooth sailing for their friendship instead. In a second post documenting more of her trip to Minneapolis, Theresa explained that she’s so happy to have someone like Leslie in her life. “Leslie could not have been a better hostess. Now I just have to get her to come to New Jersey,” Theresa shared. Leslie replied to her in the comments, sharing she “can’t wait to come to NJ!” to see Theresa in her natural habitat.
Although Gerry and Theresa’s relationship wasn’t strong enough to last a lifetime, the friendships the women of The Golden Bachelor season 1 cast formed have been strong and genuine. Theresa and Leslie were thought to have had a contentious relationship, as they were the final two women vying for Gerry’s affection at the end of the series. While that narrative wasn’t something the women chose to spread themselves, it didn’t seem to be overturned throughout The Golden Bachelor season 1 or its aftermath. With Gerry and Theresa’s relationship over, it appears her friendship with Leslie has been a positive memento.
After visiting Leslie, Theresa seems to be happy and excited to keep up with her Bachelor Nation friend. Though she’s been quiet about The Golden Bachelor after her and Gerry’s difficult split, Theresa has happy memories associated with the show and Leslie, which surely made it easier for her to talk about the experience. Having positive memories about her time on the series, even if The Golden Bachelor didn’t end the way she was hoping, is a great thing for Theresa as she moves forward in her second act.
