Following his recent departure from The Golden Bachelorette, Jordan Heller found solace in an exciting outing with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Leslie Fhima. The two attended a Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) match on October 27, where they celebrated their friendship and mutual love for sports.
Leslie, 65, documented the evening on her Instagram Story, sharing a playful selfie with 61-year-old Jordan. Both were all smiles, sporting matching LAFC jerseys customized with their last names on the back. Jordan also posted a video showcasing their personalized jerseys and a star-studded photo with Magic Johnson and Will Ferrell, captioning it, “Things that happen in LA.” Their night ended on a high note, with the LAFC claiming victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC with a 2-1 score.
This reunion came just days after Jordan’s elimination from The Golden Bachelorette. In the October 23 episode, he brought leading lady Joan Vassos to his hometown in Chicago to introduce her to his family. Despite a warm and heartfelt meeting, Joan ultimately decided to end things with Jordan, citing her uncertainty about their emotional connection. During their farewell, Joan expressed regret that “time was not our friend,” a sentiment Jordan echoed.
Leslie’s journey through Bachelor Nation has also been eventful. She reached the finale of The Golden Bachelor‘s first season, where she formed a strong connection with Gerry Turner. However, her hopes were dashed after a Fantasy Suite date when Gerry chose to propose to another contestant, Theresa Nist. Although Gerry and Theresa tied the knot on ABC’s live special The Golden Wedding, they divorced just three months later. Reflecting on her heartbreak, Leslie revealed in After the Final Rose that she felt “blindsided” by Gerry’s sudden change of heart.
Since then, Leslie has reconnected with Theresa, sharing a heartwarming meet-up in Minnesota. The two friends, both now single, have been a support system for each other, bonding over their shared experiences on The Golden Bachelor.
As for Jordan, though he hasn’t publicly commented on his elimination, he has shared glimpses of his time on The Golden Bachelorette. In a recent Instagram post, he shared highlights from his ice-skating date with Joan, adding a humorous note about his “massive hip bruise” from a fall. Despite the outcome, he remains grateful for the experience and has enjoyed celebrating the journey with friends like Leslie.
