Digging Deeper with a Heart of Gold Jonathan Rone: Single as a Dollar Bill

After Reality with Courtney Robertson

Courtney Robertson

The Bachelor, Reality Tv, Interviews, Tv & Film, The Bachelorette, Villains

4.8 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of After Reality, I sit down with Jonathan Michel Rone, former Golden Bachelorette contestant, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about his recent breakup and the lessons he’s learned along the way. This intimate episode explores Jonathan’s journey of love, loss, and self-discovery—proving that sometimes, where we fall is exactly where the magic begins (especially after his second cup of coffee every morning)

Jonathan candidly reflects on his three-and-a-half-month relationship, the unexpected nature of the split, and his ongoing healing process. He opens up about his upbringing without a consistent father figure, the powerful influence of his mother and grandmother, and the key moments that shaped his views on love and resilience.

Packed with clarity and 'aha" moments, we also dig into his inspiring journey—from washing dishes at IHOP to stepping into the spotlight on reality TV—uncovering personal stories, career aspirations, and his thoughtful approach to dating. Jonathan shares heartfelt advice for anyone navigating heartbreak, reminding us all of the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and embracing the journey. You won’t want to miss this honest and inspiring conversation!

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0:00.0	Welcome back to After Reality. I'm your host, Courtney Robertson.
0:04.0	And today, I am so excited about this guest. In my opinion, he is every woman's dream.
0:10.0	He's full of love, life, and positive energy, and he's easy on the eyes.
0:16.0	Let me tell you. He starts every morning with two cups of coffee in bed.
0:21.3	You might remember him from the Golden Bachelor on Jones season as the prom king.
0:26.6	He won America over.
0:28.8	And it's the one and only Jonathan, Michelle Rohn, in the hot seat today.
0:34.8	Hi, Courtney.
0:35.3	How are you?
0:35.8	Thanks for having me.
0:36.7	Oh, I'm so happy to see you. Really, to me,
0:39.6	you were like a breath of fresh air. I was rooting for you on the Golden Bachelor, or Bachelorette,
0:46.4	sorry. And I'm just so glad that we've connected. We actually have a lot in common. We do.
0:52.9	Yeah, we do. We really do. And, you know, you just made a big announcement
0:57.3	that's kind of gone viral on Instagram. So today I thought we could dive a little deeper and get
1:03.8	to know you a little bit better. So you released that you are currently single. And the last that the viewer saw of you,
1:12.6	well, you just did a guest spot on the latest season,
1:17.1	the prom date, which I thought was like,
1:18.9	oh, he's back on TV.
1:20.9	But after the final rose, you announced to the world
1:24.8	that you were in a relationship and you were happy.
1:28.2	And when you did that, I was like, yes, I'm so happy for him.
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