The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 contestant Jonathan Rone met someone shortly after leaving the show, but the relationship has come to an end. Jonathan, a61-year-old shipping consultant from Oakland, Iowa, was one of the 24 men who traveled to the iconicBachelormansion to compete for Joan Vassos' heart. Though he and Joan hit it off, she liked several other men better, and eliminated him before her hometown dates.
After Jonathan was eliminated fromThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, there was some speculation that the attractive single sexagenarian could replace 72-year-old Gerry Turner as the nextThe Golden Bachelor.Hopes of such a casting were dashed whenJonathan quickly announced that he was already in a serious relationshipwith a new woman in his life. Now that his relationship has ended, there are some questions about whether Jonathan could beThe Golden Bachelor.
Jonathan & Joan Hit It Off
He Impressed Her With His Vulnerability
Joan liked Jonathan right away, and he really made an impression on her during an early group date. DuringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan took a group of men to prom. During the group prom date,Jonathan really shone and got Joan’s attention. He seemed like a front-runner for a while, but Joan ultimately preferred other men, likeThe Golden Bachelorette’s Chock Chapple, 60, who ultimately won her final rose.
Jonathan & Michelle Got Serious Fast
Dream Come True?
In November 2024, Jonathan appeared onThe Golden BacheloretteMen Tell Allspecial, where he revealed that he had a new woman in his life. Days later, hestarted gushing about his relationship with Michelle Zimmermanon social media, and, for a while, the couple seemed happy together. It really looked like Jonathan had found true love with Michelle, and it sounded like a dream come true.
Jonathan & Michelle Broke Up
“I Know My Person Is Out There”
After months of being in a happy relationship,Jonathanrecently posted an Instagram video explaining that the relationship was over. “With a heavy heart, I want to share that I’m no longer in a relationship,” wroteThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1alumni. “I know my person is out there, and I’ll find them when the time is right.” Though it’s probably too late for Jonathan to be inThe Golden Bachelorseason 2, but he could still be a contestant onGolden Bachelor In Paradise.
61 years old
Shipping consultant
Relationship status
