She may not have snagged the first impression rose or the first one-on-one date, but The Golden Bachelor‘s Leslie Fhima leaves a lasting impression on Gerry Turner whenever they’re together.
You may recall the 64-year-old fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota for her memorable limo exit, during which she emerged wearing a wig and robe, with walker in hand. When Gerry asked if she needed help, she whipped off her props, let her hair down, and showed off her short black dress, replying, “Do I look like I need help?” Iconic.
In her intro video, Leslie said the words, “Fun fact: When I was younger I dated Prince and he wrote ‘Sexy Dancer’ about me,” and it turns out that might not be a joke?! She also revealed she was married twice for seven years, leaving viewers (and Gerry) eager to learn more.
So who is Leslie Fhima on The Golden Bachelor? And how far does she go this season? Here’s what we know.
According to Leslie’s official ABC bio, she “may best be known as a former professional figure skater, but this woman has way more going on than what meets the eye.”
“Outside of her love for figure skating and dancing, Leslie is now a personal trainer and is passionate about helping others live their best lives. She has run 10 marathons and is looking for her running buddy for life. When she isn’t working at the gym, Leslie is an incredible mom to her three kids and ‘glama’ to her three grandkids,” the bio reads. “She also loves spending time with her mini Aussiedoodle, Billie. Leslie is looking for a real man who will enhance her life, and she’s ready to put it all on the line to pursue love.”
And now, it’s time for Leslie’s fun facts!
During the group date in Episode 2, Gerry got his flirt on with Leslie by telling her, “you’re a really sexy woman!” Leslie explained she’s also sensitive, and after seeing Gerry exude “beauty from within” on Night 1 she was very interested in him. “If you ever want to whisper sweet nothings in my ear, I’ll be able to hear you,” she said, revealing that she wears hearing aids, just like him. Gerry, who has incredible game, took the cue and whispered a mystery message into her ear, and when producers asked her what he said, Leslie replied, “It’s for me to know. You gotta keep some things private!”
Want to stay up-to-date with Leslie outside The Golden Bachelor? Follow her on Instagram at @lesliefhima, where she had 3,490 followers after Episode 2. And if you’re curious how long she could be on the show, keep reading.
Want to avoid major Golden Bachelor spoilers? This is your chance to stop reading. But if you’re curious to know how long Leslie Fhima might stick around, we’ve got a Reality Steve rumor below.
Per an update from August 30, Reality Steve claims that Leslie not only gets a hometown date as one of Gerry’s Top 3 ladies, but she makes his Top 2 contestants along with Theresa Nist! As always, Reality Steve rumors are only rumors until proven otherwise. So we’ll have to tune in to new episodes Thursdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC or watch next-day on Hulu to find out. In the meantime, be sure to read our interview with Gerry Turner for more Golden Bachelor tidbits.