Kriti Mehrotra
It was back in 2022 when we first came across James Jones in the debut installment of Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum,’ only for him to be a main participant in seasons 2 and 3 as well. The truth is he was admittedly set up on some extremely enjoyable and interesting blind dates throughout the years, yet there was always more of a platonic connection between them. In fact, he is still close friends with Emma Hodgson (from season 1) as well as Maggie Lynee (from season 2), all the while hoping the third time would be the charm for him, which it indeed was. After all, he found himself meeting and falling for Shelley Wolfee.
James and Shelley’s Romance Blossomed Naturally
From the moment we were first introduced to James, he had made it clear that although he has Asperger’s Syndrome, he does not allow it to limit him, his dreams, or his expectations. He then candidly conceded that his ideal partner would be someone kind and caring as well as someone who would not mind attending Renaissance fairs with him in complete get-up. He is admittedly a nerd and has some related special interests, so he wants a partner with whom he can share every aspect of his life. Yet, it did take him some time to get used to the dating world itself.
Following a few unsuccessful attempts to secure a romantic connection, James stopped dating for a while, but then he returned in full force owing to his need for a genuine partner by his side. However, the fact he doesn’t want children and is not fond of pets of any sort limited his pool, eventually resulting in him thinking he could comprise in terms of the latter if he really likes the woman. Unfortunately, even with blind dates, his being active on dating apps, as well as meeting new people through social media platforms, nothing worked out for him until it suddenly did.
In fact, it was not long after James’ date with Sonia Wiggins Agosin, around Mother’s Day in 2024, that everything turned upside down for him. That’s when he first encountered Shelley Wolfee online, just so they could begin talking and realize that they had a lot in common. The fact she didn’t have kids or pets also made him feel at ease, and he even liked that although she is quiet by nature, she has a deep passion for not just horror movies but also heavy metal music. So, they actually got to know one another away from the cameras, only to get together before one on his 37th birthday – the day he decided to ask her to be his girlfriend before they sealed the deal with a sweet yet passionate kiss.
James and Shelley Are Head Over Heels in Love Even Today
Although neither James nor Shelley have explicitly confirmed or denied anything as of writing, it is evident that they are still romantically involved. From what we can tell, it wasn’t long after they became an official couple that the former let his feelings for her shine through and even penned a song titled “Heavy Metal Queen.” She appears to be his muse, his partner, and his ride-or-die in every sense of the term, especially with the open and candid level of communication they seem to have. It’s clear there is a sense of mutual respect and understanding between them.
This much is even evident through their respective social media platforms, where they not only share their experiences together but also often leave likes and comments on each other’s posts. Over the past year, Shelley has actually happily attended Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire, the Super Megafest, and King Richard’s Faire, all on an invite from James. As if that’s not enough, these rising public figures even attended the April 2, 2025, premiere of ‘Love on the Spectrum’ season 3 together in Hollywood, California, where they got to meet their fellow cast members too. Honestly, with both of them residing in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintaining genuine affection, loyalty, and understanding between them, it’s highly possible they could go all the way, so we wish them nothing but the best for all their years to come. We can’t wait to see what’s in the cards for them next.
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