Leslie Fhima's Comments About Golden Bachelorette Offer Explained (Did She Refuse?)

The Golden BachelorLeslie Fhima recently addressed rumors about her future with The Bachelor franchise. Leslie, 65, a dance instructor from Minnesota, made her television debut as a contestant vying for the final rose from 72-year-old Gerry Turner. After an exciting season of dating and drama, Leslie made it to Gerry's final two. Although he said she was “the one,” he turned around and gave his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist. Leslie was devastated, but put on a brave face and even attended Gerry and Theresa's lavish event. Golden Bachelor marriage.

After Leslie had her heart ripped out on national television at the end of The Golden Bachelor In the first season, there was a lot of speculation about his future with the franchise. Many saw her as the natural choice to be the Bachelor the spin-off's first female protagonist, but producers cast 61-year-old Joan Vassos as The golden bachelorette instead of. There was little information about how the decision was made and whether Leslie turned down the role. Recently, Leslie broke her silence and openly discussed details about the negotiations for the role of The golden bachelorette.

Leslie was runner-up to Gerry Turner

Second best

Gerry didn't seem interested in Leslie during the first half of The Golden Bachelor Season 1, but they slowly formed a strong bond as they got to know each other. Gerry seemed to have more in common with the twice-divorced mother of three than with Theresa. Although Theresa seemed to have a type A personality, Leslie seemed more like Gerry. She shared her fun and laid-back attitude. In the end, Gerry made his choice and Leslie was devastated.

They said Leslie was in the running

The role went to another former Golden Bachelor

After seeing Joan have her heart ripped out on national television, fans were furious for her. Gerry was accused of tricking her by telling her she was “the one” before turning around and choosing someone else. Leslie's vulnerability helped make her a fan favoriteand people felt they wanted to protect her. They also wanted her to have a second chance at love.

The Bachelor the franchise is known for launching from within. In other words, they often cast their leads among rejected competitors from the last series. That's why, when Gerry sent Leslie home, many fans expected her to get the role. The producers cast a former contestant as The golden bacheloretteas Joan also appeared alongside Leslie in the cast of The Golden Bachelor season 1.

Leslie finally broke her silence

His shocking confession

After Leslie was sent home The Golden Bachelor In Season 1, there was a lot of speculation about her future with the franchise, which only accelerated after Joan was cast as The golden bachelorette. Some people believed that Leslie turned down the role, while others believed that ABC preferred Joan. Still others I wondered if the show's producers didn't want to cast Leslie because she was twice divorced while Joan was a widower. By this point, Gerry and Theresa's marriage had already fallen apart and they didn't want another divorce on their hands.

Appearing in Good time podcast on YouTube, Leslie finally addressed the rumors. She revealed that she was not offered the role of The golden bachelorette after leaving The Golden Bachelor, nor was she in negotiations. It's shocking to learn that Leslie wasn't being considered even though she was a fan favorite. While Joan did a great job as the spin-off's first female lead, it's a shame Leslie never got the chance. If all goes well, perhaps Leslie will be cast in the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor in Paradise.

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