Leslie Fhima from 'The Golden Bachelor' says she dated Prince — and he wrote 'Sexy Dancer' about her
Leslie Fhima is one of the women competing for Gerry's heart on "The Golden Bachelor."
The 64-year-old says she once dated Prince, and that he even wrote a song about her.
Here's what we know about the charming Minnesota-based fitness instructor.
One of the most memorable women featured on the premiere of ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" was Leslie Fhima, a fitness instructor from Minnesota.
Leslie, along with numerous other women above the age of 60, is competing for 72-year-old bachelor Gerry Turner's heart on the show. But Leslie quickly distinguishes herself in the premiere by revealing that she dated a famous musician who even wrote a song about her.
Here's what we know about the fabulous 64-year-old and her claim to fame.
Leslie says she dated Prince when she was younger
In her "Golden Bachelor" introduction, Leslie casually reveals that she dated Prince in her younger years, and that he even wrote the song "Sexy Dancer" about her.
Her son Eli shared the same story in a recent interview with the Minnesota Star-Tribune, telling the outlet that his mother broke up with Prince to tour Europe with the Ice Follies ice skating troupe. (Leslie was reportedly a former professional figure skater.)
"Not only did she date Prince, but she broke up with Prince," Leslie's son said.
For what it's worth, a quick scan of Prince's biography doesn't mention Leslie or the inspiration for "Sexy Dancer." But if Leslie was working as a choreographer and/or dancer in Minneapolis in the late 1970s (Prince's self-titled second studio album, featuring "Sexy Dancer," was released in 1979), it's not out of the realm of possibility that she and the rock star, who was born in Minneapolis in 1958, crossed paths.
Leslie then went on to date restaurant owner David Fhima, per the Star-Tribune, but they separated sometime in the 1990s.
Leslie is a Pilates instructor and dancer
Based on her introduction on "The Golden Bachelor" and her son's interview with the Star-Tribune, it's clear that Leslie leads a pretty active lifestyle.
She's shown choreographing routines on "The Golden Bachelor," and even makes Gerry dance with her in a charming ice breaker.
Eli also told the Star-Tribune that Leslie has run numerous marathons, snowboards, ice skates with her three grandchildren, and leads fitness retreats. Her Instagram activity also indicates her athletic background. In one recent post, Leslie shared a throwback photo of herself from the 1980s and wrote that she was a national aerobics champion when she was 25.
While it's still too soon to tell how far Leslie will go this season, it seems like she has a spark with Gerry for sure. Fingers crossed we get to see more of the 64-year-old this season.
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