After getting engaged on TV last November, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist became the first ‘Golden Bachelor’ couple. Their wedding aired on January 4th in a historic event for ABC. However, just three months later, they’re splitting up.
- Appearing on Good Morning America, they shared the news but didn’t give much insight into what went wrong. ABC News interviewer Juju Chang summed it up as ‘a head-scratcher.’ Many who followed their love story are left wondering what led to this surprising turn of events
- The day before the big televised finale, where the senior lovebirds Gerry Turner, 70, and Theresa Nist, 72, were set to gush about their romance, The Hollywood Reporter dropped a bombshell. They revealed details about Turner’s past that contradicted what he’d said on the show. Turner claimed he hadn’t dated anyone since his wife passed away, but the article quoted an ex-girlfriend who said otherwise. Turner admitted there was “some truth” to it but downplayed its significance.
- During their Good Morning America interview, Nist insisted that these revelations didn’t influence their breakup. She said Turner had already talked to her about it before the article came out.
- Despite still showing affection for each other on camera, they decided it’s time to end their marriage. Turner expressed his support for Nist, saying, “I root for her every day.” They both agreed it’s best for their happiness to go their separate ways.
- Their plans to move in together in South Carolina are now scrapped. Nist explained they never finalized the decision despite looking at homes together
- Nist and Turner explained they chose to speak out now because they didn’t want to hide or let the situation linger. As a result, they’ll be returning the ring given to them by the show. (Chang confirmed that a prenuptial agreement had been arranged.)
- Despite their split, Nist and Turner want to convey that they haven’t lost faith in love. “Don’t lose hope. Stay optimistic,” Nist encouraged those seeking love again, regardless of age.
- In a touching moment, they expressed their continued affection for each other, exchanging “I still love you” before Turner kissed Nist’s hands.
EXCLUSIVE: "The Golden Bachelor" couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are getting divorced.
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 12, 2024
“We’ve looked closely at our situation…and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to dissolve our marriage.” https://t.co/tmeLsD9HqB pic.twitter.com/4rYZw58tGn