Golden Bachelorette fans fell for Gary Levingston because of his friendly personality, adorable looks, and fashion sense. But despite all his good qualities, he wasn’t the right man for Joan Vassos. She sent him home early in the season and got engaged to Chock Chapple at the end.
But Gary wasn’t done looking for love later in life. He joined Season 10 of Bachelor In Paradise for another chance. He was very popular with the Golden Bachelor ladies, connecting with Leslie Fhima and Nancy Hulkower, to name a few.
His relationship status with Leslie Fhima was left uncertain when they were eliminated. The Golden Bachelorette star just revealed that he’s found love. With Leslie or someone else? Keep reading for the details.
Gary Levingston Got Close With Leslie Fhima On Bachelor In Paradise
Gary Levingston and Leslie Fhima bonded over their love of dance. Their first date on Bachelor In Paradise involved dancing. He continuously chose to give his rose to Leslie over some of the other Golden Bachelor stars who were also on the show.
Gary and Leslie were the first couple eliminated once BIP changed from a dating show to a competition for a cash prize. They left the show vowing to stay close and possibly pursue a romantic relationship.
But that didn’t work out once they left Costa Rica. They both publicly stated that while they were great friends, the distance was a hurdle for more than that. Gary lives in the Palm Desert area in California. Leslie lives thousands of miles away in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Golden Bachelorette Star Finally Finds Love, Pic
After shutting down a romantic relationship with Leslie Fhima, rumors swirled that Gary Levingston was dating Theresa Nist. But neither is the lucky lady who finally won the Golden Bachelorette star’s heart.
He took to Instagram this week to hard-launch his new relationship. “66 yrs is never too late to find the one your equally yoked with on every level,” he gushed when debuting his lady.
He didn’t reveal the name of his new girlfriend, but did hint at her identity. “Big G & Lil G,” he wrote.
He Shares Sweet Moments With New Lady
Bachelor Nation fans flocked to the comments to congratulate Gary Levingston on his new relationship. One fan wrote, “Wow!! You two look great together! Love that smile on both of you, you are both glowing!!”
Another added, “Yay! You deserve all the happiness Gary! You are a gem of a person!”
Several fans asked for the story of how they met, but Gary Levingston hasn’t shared that yet. But it seems they’ve been dating for a while. He shared a video that included various selfies with his new lady at different locations.
“True love has found me by Gods grace and favor,” he wrote on the video.
Let us know in the comments what you think about Gary Levingston’s new girlfriend. Are you surprised it’s not Leslie Fhima?
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
