5. Leslie Is Friends With Theresa Nist
They’ve Both Been Burned By Gerry
Leslie and Theresa, who were the final two on The Golden Bachelor, were friends during their time on the series, but renewed their friendship in recent months. After Theresa’s divorce from Gerry, which came just three months after their live televised wedding, Theresa and the rest of The Golden Bachelor cast reconnected. While the winner and runner-up were friends during the filming process, things became more distant for them once Gerry and Theresa were publicly able to be together.
After the divorce was made public, Theresa was able to reconnect with Leslie and traveled to see her in Minnesota. Sharing a sweet trip, Leslie was able to show Theresa around her hometown and introduce her to her family. Leslie shared she hopes to visit Theresa in her native New Jersey next, meaning the pair have sparked a genuine friendship that will continue for years.
4. Leslie Is Aware Their Relationship Wouldn’t Have Worked Out
She Knows It Was A Longshot
Though Leslie was heartbroken over her separation from Gerry on The Golden Bachelor, she’s taken the time to work through her heartbreak. Leslie and Gerry’s relationship may have been sweet, but the way things ended was tough for Leslie. Even though Gerry had love for her and felt that he would be able to accommodate her lifestyle, his relationship with Theresa was built on a stronger connection. The issue, however, became the fact that Gerry didn’t share with Leslie that he was beginning to feel more strongly for Theresa, blindsiding her at the end of the season.
Since Leslie didn’t see her split with Gerry coming, she had a harder time dealing with the aftermath. Leslie seemed bitter, and though it was natural for her to feel negative emotions post-breakup, many were critical of her behavior after her time on The Golden Bachelor. Now, Leslie understands that she and Gerry ultimately wouldn’t have worked out, despite having a lot in common.
3. Leslie Is Able To Maintain A Platonic Relationship With Gerry
They’re Friendly Exes
Although Leslie and Gerry weren’t a good fit for a long-term romance, the pair have actually been able to maintain a platonic friendship after The Golden Bachelor. While Gerry has not been the most revered public figure after his appearance on the show, he’s been keeping in contact with the women of his cast and doing his best to stay in touch. Gerry’s tried to revamp his reputation time and time again, and even though Leslie understands he’s a bit of a liability, she’s been able to maintain a friendship.
For Leslie, staying friends with her ex is likely a healthy way to keep the connection from their shared experience without things being overtly romantic. Leslie and Gerry had a lot in common throughout The Golden Bachelor, and for them to simply cut the connection off would be unnatural. Though she may not hold him in as high of a regard as she does Theresa, Leslie is kind for keeping the friendship alive.
2. Leslie Filmed A Family Feud Episode With Gerry & Theresa
She Was On A Different Team
Earlier this year, Leslie got the opportunity to film an episode of Celebrity Family Feud. Though she was appearing alongside the rest of The Golden Bachelor cast, she still got the chance to see Theresa and Gerry, as they were filming their own episode the same day. The episode, which was filmed just days ahead of the couple’s divorce announcement, saw the Golden Bachelor women competing, and Leslie was thrilled at the opportunity to appear on the show.
While she may choose not to have more reality TV appearances in the future, Leslie couldn’t turn down the opportunity to participate in the classic game and earn money for charity. The women of The Golden Bachelor cast have been so dynamic, in fact, that the casting department for the series recently got nominated for an Emmy. With Leslie and the rest of the cast getting a chance to do something exciting, they surely had a wonderful time on the show.
1. Leslie Said She Wouldn’t Get Back Together With Gerry
She Wants To Move Forward
Though Leslie and Gerry’s relationship was good while it lasted, their ending was less than ideal. Leslie was heartbroken and blindsided by the fact that Gerry ended things the way he did, and then went on to have a whirlwind wedding with Theresa. While Leslie likely doesn’t judge Gerry and Theresa for their quick marriage and subsequent divorce, she probably feels positive about the fact that it wasn’t her in that position at the end of The Golden Bachelor.
Though Leslie likes Gerry and is maintaining a friendship with him, she’s been open that she wouldn’t get back together with The Golden Bachelor lead. While his reputation isn’t as good as it once was, Leslie probably doesn’t care much about his online audience of his public perception. Leslie simply wouldn’t get back together with Gerry because of the way their relationship played out in the first place. With Gerry moving along on his own, too, Leslie’s The Golden Bachelor star who has truly already been moving forward.
