“The Golden Bachelor” Stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist Announce Divorce
In a surprising turn of events, “The Golden Bachelor” stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have announced their divorce just three months after their televised wedding. The couple revealed the news during an interview on “Good Morning America” and expressed their mutual decision to dissolve their marriage.
Gerry Turner, 72, became the first bachelor on ABC’s senior reality dating series. After proposing to Theresa Nist, a New Jersey financial services professional, Turner and Nist captured the hearts of over six million viewers during the show’s finale. However, it seems that their love story has come to an end.
Despite the split, both Turner and Nist expressed their gratitude for the love and support they received from viewers. They emphasized that they still care for each other and remain hopeful that their breakup will not change the positive impact their relationship had on others.
Interestingly, Turner and Nist had partnered with Amazon and created a wedding registry of household goods that caught their eye. While they never had the chance to live together, their registry included items such as electric toothbrushes, a retro-style milkshake maker, a pickleball set, a luxury birdhouse, and various coffeemakers. Unfortunately, their plans for shared living never came to fruition.
During the interview, Turner shared that their decision to live apart stemmed from their dedication to their respective families. Turner has an adult daughter in the Indianapolis area and another in Yorkville, Illinois. Meanwhile, Nist remains in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, where she was previously married for 42 years to her high school sweetheart.
Despite the unexpected divorce, Turner and Nist emphasized that they still have love for each other. They plan to return the Neil Lane rings they received for the wedding but reassured the public that their feelings remain strong.
As we reflect on the news of “The Golden Bachelor” stars’ divorce, it is worth considering the implications for the future of reality dating series. The popularity of shows like “The Bachelor” has been evident for years, but this particular spin-off targeting senior contestants brought a new level of attention to the franchise.
Will we see more senior-focused dating shows in the future? The success of “The Golden Bachelor” certainly suggests that there is an audience eager to watch older individuals find love.