Jonathan Rone, a standout contestant from The Golden Bachelorette, has officially introduced his new girlfriend, Michelle Zimmermann, just days after confirming their romance. The 61-year-old Iowa native took to Instagram on November 9 to share a photo of the couple, with Michelle sitting on his lap and the caption, “We do us really well.” Jonathan tagged Michelle in the post, confirming her identity and their budding relationship.
A New Chapter for Jonathan
Jonathan, who had captured viewers’ hearts on The Golden Bachelorette, where he competed for Joan Vassos’ affection, didn’t win Joan’s final rose but found love after filming wrapped. In a post from November 8, Jonathan shared a snapshot of him and Michelle holding hands in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, accompanied by a heartfelt message. He expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his search for love and revealed that he’d found the “second chance” he was hoping for in Michelle.
“I started my journey looking for love, a love that is a forever love…this journey can be full of expectations but the unexpected happened,” Jonathan shared. “And ‘The Bomb’ is the second chance I’ve been looking for! I am so grateful for all the support and kind words from all of you in Bachelor Nation!”
Michelle’s Background
Although Jonathan has not gone into detail about how he and Michelle met, it appears that she resides in San Francisco based on her Instagram. Jonathan has made it clear that he is truly happy with Michelle, expressing that he’s following his heart and embracing a genuine relationship. In an interview with Extra TV, he said, “It’s going good. I’m happy. I’m just going with that. I’m following my heart…”
Before appearing on The Golden Bachelorette, Jonathan was married for many years. He shared that he was blindsided by his ex-wife’s request for a divorce in 2015, a painful experience that he said prepared him to open up to love again.
A Happy New Beginning
Michelle is also a mother of two, with a post from August showing her enjoying time with her son and daughter, captioned “My babies and my baby’s babe!” Jonathan and Michelle seem to have found happiness together, and fans are celebrating this new chapter in his life.
Meanwhile, on The Golden Bachelorette, Joan’s journey is nearing its end. She will soon choose between her final two suitors, Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert, in the season finale airing on November 13.
